Devastating Ohio hog-farm fire wipes out roughly 6,000 pigs
A large fire at an Ohio hog-farm complex in Madison County has killed about 6,000 hogs, with smoke visible for miles; the report does not specify a cause.
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Northwestern Europe’s Hunter-Gatherers Outlasted Farming by Millennia, DNA Reveals
Ancient DNA from individuals in the Belgium–Netherlands region dating 8,500–1,700 BCE shows hunter-gatherers persisted thousands of years after farming arrived (~4,500 BCE), with only limited genetic input from incoming farmers. The farmer influx was largely women marrying into local communities, enabling a gradual cultural transition rather than a rapid population turnover, and hunter-gatherer ancestry remained common until about 2,500 BCE when new populations fully mixed. The study, part of a Reich Lab collaboration, was published in Nature and underscores the strong, gender-skewed role in knowledge transfer during Europe’s Neolithic transition.
AI powers efficiency spike in India's farms and classrooms
AI is expanding in India, powering autonomous farming equipment that plants, fertilizes and harvests crops, and AI-driven grading and content-creation tools at civil-services coaching centers that speed up evaluating tens of thousands of answer sheets and shaping study material. Government initiatives and major investments aim to scale AI, but challenges like chip supply, data centers, and multilingual learning persist, requiring firms and workers to adapt to an AI-driven productivity push.
Stardew Valley Player Snoozes 1,000 In-Game Years, Returns to an Overgrown Meteorite-Mushroom Farm
A Stardew Valley player slept through 1,000 in-game years using a hair-tie workaround and turbo controller, leaving an overgrown farm scattered with meteorites, mushroom trees, and stone owls. Long sleep made rare events commonplace, yielding surprising finds (though no capsule item), and about half a million in mushrooms—plus a tedious cleanup before the next marriage candidates are revealed.
Emberville Combines Farming and Diablo-Style Dungeons for PC and Steam Deck
Cygnus Cross’s Emberville is an upcoming PC and Steam Deck action RPG that blends Stardew Valley-style farming, crafting, and town-building with Diablo-like fast combat. Players explore a vast, procedurally generated underground world, fight dangerous creatures, rescue survivors, and rebuild the town of Emberville while uncovering its mysteries. Players level up weapons and armor to unlock new classes, craft more resources, and customize the town layout, with a 2026 release planned.
Marvel Rivals to curb farming exploits with new behavior-detection system
Marvel Rivals is planning to curb “lord farmers” by adding a combat-behavior detection system that can issue warnings, short-term suspensions, and permanent bans to players who AFK-farm stats to boost hero proficiency, a problem tied to the game’s cosmetic-reward system; NetEase has moved quickly to address feedback, and the player community has largely welcomed tougher enforcement as a remedy for disrupted matches and unfair pacing on regional servers as Deadpool’s release boosted activity.
EU-Mercosur signs sweeping free-trade pact after a 25-year negotiation saga
The EU and Mercosur signed a historic free-trade pact after 25 years of talks, phasing out most tariffs and expanding market access, but ratification by the European Parliament and national legislatures remains uncertain amid farm-lobby opposition and political concessions, including €45 billion in EU farmer support.
Georgia voters weigh Trump's return as tariffs bite farms and costs
Georgia voters, including farmers like Franz Rowland and small-town retailers, say Trump’s first year back hasn’t delivered lower costs or stronger trade, with tariffs raising prices and energy costs rising as data centers boost demand. CNN polls echo the unease nationwide, showing 58% view the year of Trump’s second term as a failure and 55% say his policies worsened economic conditions, even as some Georgians praise his stability and plan—illustrating the state’s role as a key midterm battleground amid debates over trade policy and federal cuts.
Farm work for hours before heart attack prompts health vigilance
A 60-year-old Portrush farmer, Robert Nevin, woke with chest pain, continued working on his farm for five hours, and then drove himself to hospital where he was treated for a heart attack, received a stent, and later completed cardiac rehab; he has since adjusted his routine (including selling milking cows) to reduce risk and urges others not to ignore warning signs, while stressing the importance of monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol.
Helen Ridley's Obituary Published
Helen Ridley, a resilient woman from Manitoba who overcame polio and dedicated her life to farming, family, and travel, passed away at age 90 in Devils Lake, ND. Her funeral will be held on September 27, 2025, with burial at Elkwood Cemetery, and she is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her life was marked by love, perseverance, and a passion for family and travel.
Borderlands 4: Ultimate Guide to Legendary Loot and Early Money Farms
The article discusses the rarity and sources of legendary loot in Borderlands 4, noting that the game has intentionally reduced legendary drop rates to make them feel more special, with drops coming from enemies, vending machines, bosses, and even a porta potty, while also highlighting the ongoing development of a comprehensive list of specific legendary items.
Farmers Struggle with Flood-Resilient Crops Amid Policy Challenges
Blake Gerard transformed flooded farmland in Illinois into the state's first rice paddies, demonstrating how climate change and innovative farming practices can create new agricultural opportunities despite systemic challenges and lack of federal support for crop diversification.
Scientists' Unexpected Discovery Promises to Transform Farming
Researchers in Europe have discovered that zinc plays a crucial role in enhancing nitrogen fixation in legumes, which could lead to more sustainable farming practices by reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers, benefiting the environment and human health.
Trump Implements Temporary Halt on Immigration Raids in Key Industries
The article discusses recent immigration enforcement raids on farms and food sector workers in the US, highlighting the mixed messages from the Trump administration about the safety of agricultural workers without legal status, the impact on communities and the industry, and ongoing debates over visa programs and border security.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Gets New Ratings and DLC Trailer
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the best in the series, offering a fresh take with Japanese-inspired visuals, a flexible skill tree system, improved combat including bow mechanics, extensive exploration, a diverse cast, and enhanced farming and building features, making it highly engaging and replayable.