Yuma News
The Pandemic of Fatherless Sons
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- Written by Jerry McGlothlin Jerry McGlothlin
- Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019
Yuma, Arizona - On Sunday, June 16th millions of Americans will celebrate Father’s Day. Unfortunately for many, they will not be celebrating as a whole family.
USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Flooding in the Midwest
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who impacted by ongoing flooding in the Central and Southern United States.
Purdue Agriculture and Extension provide resources for delayed planting decisions
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- Written by Maureen Manier Maureen Manier
- Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019
West Lafayette, Indiana - As inclement weather continues to delay planting of corn and soybeans across Indiana, Purdue Extension and the College of Agriculture’s Center for Commercial Agriculture have created a series of videos to assist producers with decisions related to delayed planting and crop management.
Poor sleep is unlikely to contribute to higher BMI in children
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- Written by Matthew Oates Matthew Oates
- Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019
West Lafayette, Indiana - Children need more than a good night’s sleep to have a healthy weight, according to a new study in the journal Obesity that explores the relationship between sleep, body mass index (BMI) and cortisol levels in children.
Let the competition begin
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019
Japan - The Japanese may be known for their prowess in the Martial Arts and the sport of Sumo Wrestling, but perhaps they may soon gain fame for their skill as pillow fighters.
Farmer sentiment hits lowest level in over two years
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- Written by Kami Goodwin Kami Goodwin
- Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019
Chicago, Illinois - Ag producer sentiment dropped to its lowest level since October 2016, erasing all improvements recorded following the November 2016 election. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, based on a mid-month survey of 400 agricultural producers across the U.S., declined 14 points in May to a reading of 101, down from 115 in April.
Arizona Ranked 11th in Catfishing
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- Written by Haley Helms Haley Helms
- Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Despite warnings from the FTC, a public NFL victim and an MTV reality show the number of catfishing victims increased by 50% in 2018 compared to three years ago.