A flooded bog full of red berries is one of fall’s best sights in central Wisconsin. For growers, that pretty picture is where some of the hardest work begins. Here’s what Wisconsin cranberry growers do once the water’s in. 1. Harrowing the Berries Loose Cranberry growers who wet-harvest run a machine with a circular beater…
Spot a bat swooping overhead on a fall evening, and you might duck without thinking. Arkansans share the state with thousands of bats, and some of what these animals do isn’t what people expect. Here are the facts that tend to surprise people this time of year. Note: This is general information, not medical advice….
An e-bike can feel like an easy way to give a teen a little freedom. But Florida parents are often surprised how many rules come with it, and some cities add even more. Here’s what to go over with your teen before their next ride. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic rules,…
If it feels like you have more new neighbors every year, you’re probably right. A Nashville research group looked at where Tennessee’s recent growth came from, and most of it traces back to people moving in. Here’s what the numbers show for Tennesseans. Who Did the Math and How The Sycamore Institute describes itself as…
You don’t need us to tell you that filling your tank this fall results in a bigger bill than it did a year ago. But some fuels have climbed faster than others for Ohioans. Here’s how they compare, from the biggest jump to the smallest. 1. Diesel Diesel’s Ohio average reached $6.4289 a gallon on…
Thanksgiving dinner starts long before anyone turns on the oven. For Minnesota turkey farmers, the weeks before the holiday can be some of the busiest of the year. Here’s what goes on at the farm before the turkey reaches your table. 1. Sending Birds to Market Eric Sawatzke’s turkeys arrive on her Kensington farm in…
A short drive into Pennsylvania’s elk country in the fall can feel like stepping into a nature documentary. Most Pennsylvanians never see it, but the herd is at its busiest this time of year. Here’s what the elk are up to, and when you’re most likely to catch it. 1. Harem Building Bull elk spend…
Firearm deer season is only weeks away, and new hunters across Michigan are getting ready. Before a first-timer can buy a license, a little groundwork has to be done. Here’s what to have in place before you buy your first deer license. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Hunting rules and fees are…
Set a Florida avocado next to the kind sold in many northern stores, and the size difference is hard to miss. The gap comes down to more than where they’re grown. Here’s why Floridians end up with the bigger fruit. Avocado Races and Fruit Size Avocados fall into three races, and the University of Florida’s…
For years, Colorado seemed to draw newcomers from all over. A new estimate shows the tide turning, with more people leaving for other states than arriving over one year. Here’s what the numbers show and what may be behind the shift for Coloradans. Who Counted the Moves and How Net domestic migration is the number…
