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Thanksgiving 2026 Almanac Outlook Calls for Upper Midwest Snow and Eastern Rain as Travelers Plan Ahead

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts snow in the Upper Midwest and rain in the East for Thanksgiving 2026. Here is how to plan travel safely and stay healthy.

Medical Daily · 3h ago

Oregon farmer turned cleared rocks into a four-acre garden of miniature castles

In central Oregon, a collection of ordinary stones became the raw material for an unusual roadside attraction. Rasmus Petersen, a Danish immigrant who had spent much of his life farming near Redmond, started arranging rocks into miniature buildings during the winter of 1935, according to Petersen Rock Garden, Museum and…

The Times of India · 3h ago

NZ’s climate in ‘uncharted territory’, with more extreme weather events ahead

Much is being made of a record-strength El Niño event that could well spell a drier, windier summer for the north and east of New Zealand. But, as a major new stocktake shows, it is forming against a backdrop of warming that’s pushed the country’s climate into “uncharted territory”.

The Conversation · 4h ago

Punjab National Bank eyes Rs 6,000 crore quarterly profit after record September earnings

Punjab National Bank reported a record quarterly net profit of Rs 5,532 crore for September 2026. The bank's core operating profit grew by around 29 percent year-on-year despite treasury losses of Rs 1,000 crore. PNB aims to achieve Rs 6,000 crore in net profit in the upcoming quarters due to…

The Economic Times · 18h ago

Florida commits $8.7 million to preserve two working ranches

Florida has enacted a permanent conservation measure for two significant ranches located in Manatee and Highlands counties, encompassing nearly 1,500 acres. This initiative is designed to safeguard local agricultural practices and boost the economy. Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the state aims to uphold agricultural land under…

The Times of India · 21h ago

In 2024, a New York dairy farmer wanted solar income without losing his fields; the 6.5-megawatt project was designed around crops and cows

A pioneering dairy farmer in northern New York is merging the realms of agriculture and solar energy by partnering with a solar developer on a transformative agrivoltaics initiative. This groundbreaking design features ample spacing between solar panels, enhancing operational efficiency for farming tools. Expected to generate consistent revenue, the project…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

USDA and CBP spent $861 million checking travellers and cargo for farm pests in 2011, but fees left a $325 million gap because federal law limits who pays

The United States has struggled with funding for its Agricultural Quarantine Inspection program due to fee shortfalls. In 2011, the program had an $861 million budget but collected significantly less in fees. Inspection fees were insufficient because legal restrictions limited cost recovery from various users. Reforms have been introduced to…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

California farm earns 10 times more leasing land for solar than growing wheat

In Tulare County, California, the Changala family farm has embraced a transformative shift from dry-farmed wheat to solar energy. Driven by financial incentives, solar leases are now yielding significantly greater income compared to traditional crops. Facing water scarcity in the San Joaquin Valley, farmers are increasingly investing in solar technologies.

The Times of India · Oct 18

India’s soybean output seen falling 2.1% to 107.93 lakh tonnes in Kharif 2026: Farmers' body

India's soybean production forecast indicates a slight decline to 107.93 lakh tonnes during the ongoing Kharif season. Drought-like conditions in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana are contributing to this reduction in output. However, increased production in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan is expected to compensate for these losses. The area cultivated with…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Beehive blitz may fill pollination gap as mite spreads

A severe shortage of bees has kicked off an initiative to build a thousand hives as a deadly parasite threatens to wipe out the wild pollinators.

AAP · Oct 17