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• Advice from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for Picking Produce at Peak Quality (rcreader.com) — Home gardeners in Ames and across Iowa are getting timely advice from Iowa State University Extension on exactly when to harvest tomatoes, peppers, melons, squash and more for peak flavor and continued production. Horticulture specialist Aaron Steil explains simple visual and touch cues so you can avoid overripe, tough or bland vegetables and keep your backyard garden producing strong through late summer.
• MSU's Karim Maredia 2026 Recipient of Borlaug CAST Communication Award (morningagclips.com) — An Ames-based nonprofit, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, has named Michigan State University's Karim Maredia the 2026 Borlaug CAST Communication Award recipient. While the December ceremony will be in Washington, D.C., the honor highlights the global reach of agricultural science communication work coordinated from CAST's headquarters on North Loop Drive in Ames.
• Iowa cattle producers push back on Trump's plan to increase beef imports (cbs2iowa.com) — From Ames, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association is criticizing President Trump's temporary move to allow more low-tariff foreign beef, warning it could hurt producers' profits and expansion plans. The article explains how tight cattle supplies, a recent plant closure, and import changes are reshaping Iowa's beef economy while leaders argue the state is still well-positioned to grow its herd.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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