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'Published 2:34 pm Friday galvanized palisade fencing , July 15, 2022 By Special to The Claiborne Progress NEWS RELEASE The rural lifestyle retailer is committed to providing essential, everyday products that customers need like animal feed, pet food and supplies, propane, fencing, garden supplies, home supplies and more. The Tractor Supply team members are equipped with knowledge to help customers find the right products for their specific needs. Additionally, customers can use the Buy Online, Pickup In Store option to purchase products online and pick up their items in as little as one hour in the store or through contactless curbside pickup. The New Tazewell Tractor Supply will provide a one-stop shop for the community, serving farmers, livestock and pet owners, ranchers, part-time and hobby farmers, gardeners, homeowners, tradesmen and others. Tractor Supply customers will be able to access a wide range of products including all pet and animal feed, propane tanks, cleaning supplies, July 15 25x3mm steel grating factory , trash bags, certain food items and more. The store will carry top brands, such as Purina, Carhartt, Blue Buffalo and Hobart, as well as products exclusive to Tractor Supply. In addition to supplying dependable products for farm, ranch and rural customers, the New Tazewell Tractor Supply Company values community engagement and is delighted to have the opportunity to support local animal shelters, area 4-H clubs and FFA chapters and more. Customers can also sign up for Tractor Supplys Neighbors Club loyalty program, which will make them eligible to receive member-only offers, birthday offers, personal purchase summaries and receipt-free returns. The New Tazewell Tractor Supply store at 400 S Broad St will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. To learn more about Tractor Supply Company, visit TractorSupply.com. For additional information on the Neighbor's Club program, please visit\xa0NeighborsClub.com. Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, targeting the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80 years. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products necessary to care for home, 2022 By Special to The Claiborne Progress NEWS RELEASE The rural lifestyle retailer is committed to providing essential gabion box manufacturers , pets and animals with a focus on product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer service for the Out Here lifestyle. With more than 46,000 Team Members, the Company's physical store assets, combined with its digital capabilities, offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low prices they deserve. At March 26, 2022, the Company operated 2,003 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states, a customer mobile app and an e-commerce website at www.TractorSupply.com. Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. At March 26, 2022, the Company operated 178 Petsense stores in 23 states. For more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com. To stay up to date on all things for Life Out Here, follow Tractor Supply on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.\n', everyday products that customers need like animal feed temporary acoustic fencing , but they didnt stick to their word. At least they kept him in the park. Judge was walked three times, struck out once and came within a few feet of a historic home run, but ended the night stuck at 60, one shy of Roger Maris American League record. Despite keeping Judge quiet, the Red Sox fell apart in the late innings and took a 5-4 loss to the Yankees in the Bronx. The win clinched a playoff berth for the Yankees, who have now qualified for the postseason in 24 of the last 28 years. The Sox were up 4-3 heading into the eighth, when the Yankees scratched together a run on a single, stolen base, ground ball and sacrifice fly to tie the game against Ryan Brasier. In the 10th, Josh Donaldson hit the game-winning RBI single off Kaleb Ort. The story of the night was Judge, who had his entire family as well as the entire Maris family watching him at Yankee Stadium. Whenever Judge came to bat, everybody in the park stood up, most holding their cell phones high in the air in case Judge made history.\xa0The pressure wasnt what kept Judge in the yard; the Red Sox cautiousness was. Manager Alex Cora said before the game that the Sox would attack Judge with starter Michael Wacha, who entered the game having held Judge to an 0-for-14 with nine strikeouts off him. But the first time Wacha met Judge in the first inning, he walked him on four pitches. His second time up, Wacha walked him again, though at least this time he threw him a few strikes first. There was nowhere to put Judge his third time up in the fifth inning, when Wacha had men on first and second and one out. This time he attacked, and Judge went down swinging over a changeup. A Giancarlo Stanton homer in the sixth inning put the Yankees ahead 3-0, but the Red Sox answered with a big inning in the seventh. Rookie Triston Casas stepped up and cranked a leadoff home run, his third of the year. It was his first taste of Yankee Stadium and the left-handed hitting Casas looks like hell have some fun hitting there. He hit a line drive that barely cleared the fence down the right-field line, a prototypical homer in the Yanks new ballpark. After Kik Hernandez and Yu Chang reached base, Reese McGuire came off the bench to hit for Connor Wong and smoked another one over the right-field fence for a three-run shot that put the Sox ahead 4-3. The Yankees threatened in the bottom of the inning, when Kyle Higashioka doubled off John Schreiber to bring up Judge with first base open. Schreiber had no interest in facing him; he walked Judge on five pitches and escaped the seventh unscathed. Brasier gave up the game-tying run in the eighth, then Judge nearly made history in the ninth. On a 2-2 count against Matt Barnes, Judge hammered a high fastball high into the Bronx sky and the nation held its breath. Hernandez tracked back to the warning track and camped under it, then hauled in the catch just a few feet in front of the fence in dead center. The ball traveled 404 feet at 113 mph off the bat, but didnt have quite enough on this chilly September evening. It wouldve been a home run in 15 ballparks, according to the Fox broadcast. Wacha finished with six innings of three-run ball and was in line for the win until Brasier blew it in the eighth. Soon to be a free agent, Wacha has a 2.70 ERA. With the loss, the Red Sox are 6-10 against the Yankees this year. Rich Hill takes the mound against Gerrit Cole on Friday night.\xa0Judge is 2-for-4 with a double lifetime off Hill.\n', "NEW YORK -- Stunted by the rain Sunday night, Aaron Judge is taking his record chase on the road. Judge remained at 60 home runs, one short of Roger Maris American League mark, when the New York Yankees ' 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox was called after six innings because of heavy showers. The big slugger went 1 for 2 with a double and was due up next for the Yankees when play was stopped. The game was called after a 98-minute delay, sending Judge to Toronto still in pursuit of Maris. But the four-time All-Star insisted he wasn't disappointed that he was unable to hit No. 61 on New York's 6-0 homestand. You cant think along those lines, Judge said. Its not our last home game, so Im not worried about it. New York has won seven straight and can clinch the AL East title with a victory Monday night over the Blue Jays. Judge expects his parents will follow him to Toronto and be in attendance again. Oh, yeah. I hope so. Theyre retired. They've got nothing to do. So they better be there, he said. The delay left fans at Yankee Stadium with a difficult decision: wait out a big storm holding out hope of seeing a historic moment, or head home before the hour got too late. Many in the sellout crowd of 46,707 stuck around, but there was little audible reaction when the announcement came that the game was called. Most fans had left their seats for dry cover on concourses and under overhangs. Some booed when umpires called for the tarp at 9:15 p.m., but torrential rain was soon pouring in the ballpark. Loud thunder and lightning flashes accompanied a heavy storm that lasted past 11 p.m. I was hoping the game would continue, but I was happy we were able to see him and hopefully he gets it done next homestand, said Joe Kelly , a fan from Queens. Judge has gone five games without a home run. Since connecting for No. 60 on Tuesday night against Pittsburgh to spark a ninth-inning comeback, he is 4 for 15 with three doubles, six walks and six strikeouts. The closest hes come to matching Maris 1961 mark was a 404-foot drive caught right in front of the center field fence Thursday. The Yankees play a three-game series in Toronto beginning Monday, then return home for three games against Baltimore next weekend before wrapping up the regular season at Texas. Judge, also chasing the AL Triple Crown, led off the bottom of the first by grounding a double inside third base against rookie Brayan Bello (2-7). The slugger fought back from an 0-2 count to draw a walk in the third and was visibly disappointed when he flied out to center field on a hanging slider in the fifth. I dont want to put any expectation on him. I feel like hell get there and when he does, itll be amazing, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. \\\n", 'O ther than the wind whipping from the south, you couldnt have asked for a better scene. Crisp California sky, vast green outfield, iconic names and numbers on tarps covering the upper deck in left: HENDERSON 24, JACKSON 9.\u2008.\u2008.\u2008. A few nights earlier Id dreamt of hitting a baseball up to those names, some 600 feet awaybut right now Id settle for one that hooked inside the foul pole at the 330 mark, the shortest distance to a home run at Oakland Coliseum. Id traveled from L.A. to the Bay to go yard, to take one deep, to hit a baseball so hard into the sky that gravity couldnt push it down before it cleared the fence. I wanted to do what major leaguers such as Miguel Cabrera and Giancarlo Stanton do routinely, and what NFL stars like Calvin Johnson and Julian Edelman have done taking guest BP before games. I wanted to do it for the same reason that that latter group stepped to the plate: to see if I could. Except Im not an NFL receiver in his 20s. Im a 45-year-old father of three who hasnt played baseball since middle school. Among the few things I had going for me was that Id been training for this arguably pitiable, definitely middle-aged quest since Feb. 17, the week that pitchers and catchers reported to spring trainingin 2016. Now, here I was, 400 days older and 15 pounds heavier, standing in the righthanded batters box, wearing sweat-soaked batting gloves that covered peanut-sized calluses on my palms, taking the biggest hacks that my aging body could muster. The As were on the road. The teamquite possibly out of compassion, but more likely because it self-identifies as a scrappy underdog, down for whateverhad agreed to let my personal BP pitcher, Bill Ballas, and me into their ballyard for exactly one hour. I had put in the work, training four-to-six days a week, practicing both off a tee and against live pitching. I had hit in cages, in high school ballparks, into a portable net on my familys sloped, 29-foot driveway. Yes, that Coliseum crosswind was troubling. But I wasnt going to leave without hitting one out.\n', 'By Maria Saporta Honorable Mayor Reed, When you issued your press release last week saying you welcomed a conversation on Fort McPherson that you\xa0encouraged debate\xa0and dialogue based on facts\xa0\xa0not fiction, I was delighted and greatly relieved. An open, honest and fact-based debate about Fort McPherson is\xa0long overdue. As you know, I believe Fort McPherson represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Atlanta. We have only one chance to get it right. First, I would like to correct some misinformation that has been spread about this 488-acre treasure. The most egregious statement has been that the only person who had\xa0shown interest in buying land at Fort McPherson has been\xa0Tyler Perry. First of all, the state of Georgia offered nearly $10 million to buy one building and 11 acres on the site (compared to Perry offering $30 million for 330 acres). You convinced Gov. Nathan Deal to withdraw his offer because Perry wanted that building for the headquarters of Tyler Perry Studios. Second, there has been an ongoing lawsuit from Ubiquitous Entertainment Studios, which had been trying for the better part of two years to buy 80 acres at Fort McPherson. They were prepared to spend up to $10 million for that property (more per acre than Perry is paying), but they were told by the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (MILRA) that they could not present a proposal until the Authority had acquired the property from the U.S. Army. A city economic development official told me that he had told several other interested parties the same thing. MILRA would not accept any proposals from potential buyers until the Authority had title to the property. After Ubiquitous filed its lawsuit, officials from the City of Atlanta and MILRA tried to discredit them saying they didnt have the financial capacity to go through with their plans. Of course Ubiquitous never got an opportunity to fully present its proposal, but it had several heavyweights on its board, including Oscar-winner Denzel Washington. It also had brought in a major Hollywood studio to tour Fort McPherson as a potential partner. Also, MILRA had been working on a master plan that had been vetted by the community. It is still on the MILRA website calling for a mixed-use residential, office and retail community, a Georgia science and technology park and open space. A team of three nationally-known developers was selected to oversee the redevelopment of Fort McPherson, but MILRA changed the rules saying they would have to pay for the Authoritys administrative costs (roughly $500,000 a year), and the team pulled out. All this interest existed before MILRA had launched a national campaign to market the property, which it was getting ready to do before you circumvented the publicly-agreed to process by cutting\xa0a deal with Tyler Perry. Obviously, I believe MILRA would have been wise to study which communities had been most successful in redeveloping their closed army bases,\xa0and then modeled its plan after a best-in-class approach. More on that later. But Mayor, you have had your heart set on Tyler Perry moving his studio to Fort Mac. Theoretically, that could have been a positive development if you and MILRA had been willing to negotiate with Tyler Perry in the citys best interests. For starters the fence. When the Perry deal was first announced, members of the community expressed concern that Perry would just turn Fort McPherson into another fort or make it a fort within a fort. The community was very excited about the walls coming down, Atlanta City Councilwoman Joyce Sheperd, who represents the Farea and serves on the Authority as an ad-hoc member, said in July 2014. You cannot keep the walls up the way it is now. There has been\xa0no talk about the walls coming down for months. In fact, Perry was able to redraw the property he would own so the land in front of the Lakewood-Fort McPherson MARTA station, a prime redevelopment site, will be fenced off. Perry also was able to make what would have been a public road accessing the interior of the property into a private road closed off to the public. Why did you and MILRA not negotiate greater public access to the site? Why did you and MILRA not demand to retain the prime redevelopment property across from the MARTA station? And the 200-plus acres of green space would have been a wonderful amenity for the City of Atlanta. Could you and MILRA have negotiated a deal with Tyler Perry to be able to use the green space for festivals five weekends out of the year? Perhaps you and MILRA could have convinced Tyler Perry to just fence off the area where he would be keeping expensive studio equipment and keep the rest of the property open to the community the tennis courts, the basketball courts, a maintained golf course, the movie theatre, the grocery store, the bowling alley. Tyler Perry could have made Fort McPherson part of the community. Perhaps you and MILRA could have made that a condition of the sale. One of the communitys biggest concerns is that this is\xa0a land play for Tyler Perry. He is getting the property at less than $100,000 an acre a steal by almost any measure. Although MILRA has the first option to buy any property he would sell, it will have to buy it at fair market value. Somehow that just doesnt seem fair. And it doesnt stop\xa0\xa0Tyler Perry simply becoming a land speculator. But if MILRA had negotiated a\xa0first option to buy the property for what he had paid for it with\xa0a slight annual escalation of say 3 percent a year, then that would have kept everyone honest. Another suggestion. We have not been able to see the contract to see what\xa0is included, so Im hoping you and MILRA have made this part of the deal. Are there performance measures for Tyler Perry to meet in order for him to keep ownership of the property? It is a routine condition in sales of public lands for redevelopment. Does Tyler Perry have to build x number of studios in x number of years and employ x number of people to live up to his agreement with MILRA? Again, those kind of conditions should be in the contract, and that contract should be made available to the public before the deal is closed. Lastly, Perry is buying the 330 prime acres on the site leaving 148 acres for MILRA to redevelop. Although MILRA is fond of saying its as much land as Atlantic Station, the way the land is\xa0configured on patchy edges of the site, it is not ideal for redevelopment. Perry also has first option to buy MILRAs land. Which leads me to the question \xa0why does Perry need 330 acres? EUE Screen Gems at Lakewood \xa0has a 10-stage, 33-acre studio complex with 212,000 square feet of production space and 40,000 square feet of furnished office space. Thats one-tenth the land that Perry is buying. Perhaps even more relevant is The Presidio a former Army base in San Francisco. The Presidio has 21 different neighborhoods with a majority of land set aside to become part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Letterman Digital Arts Center, the headquarters of LucasFilm and home of Industrial, Light & Magic as well as Animation, Consumer Products, Digital Media and Franchise Management, located its headquarters at the Presidio on a 23-acre campus. In 2002, LucasFilm, however, entered into a 90-year ground lease for the 23 acres, which includes 15 acres of green space accessible to the public. LucasFilm pays $5.8 million in rent each year, which helps cover the costs of the Presidio Trusts annual budget. Mayor, a couple of points for Atlanta to consider as it relates to Fort McPherson. If LucasFilm can operate its studios on 23 acres that it leases and still have 15 acres of green space accessible to the public, why cant Tyler Perry remove the fences at Fort McPherson and make it be part of the community once and for all? Just so I am not misunderstood, I am not attacking you in my columns on Fort McPherson. Quite the opposite. I am looking out for what is in the best interest for the City of Atlanta and for the southside. I dont believe this quadrant of the city should be short-changed in any way, and it pains me when people say the current Tyler Perry deal is the best the area can hope for. The southside deserves so much better. I know you can be the Mayor who could deliver so much more. You could help develop an amazing vision for Fort McPherson one that would totally transform the southside an area desperate for a new day without fences and without low expectations. Believe it or not Mayor Reed, I am looking out for your legacy. Sincerely, Maria Note to readers: In my last two columns about Fort McPherson, ( column one and column two ), I have included photos of the\xa0beautiful amenities within the walls of the fort. So many people have had no idea of the treasures that exist on this magnificent piece of property. For this column, I decided to\xa0just show\xa0the images that the community sees of Fort McPherson day-in and day-out. If we truly want to see a transformation of the southside, these fences must come down.\n', 'By CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com RICHBURG Saturday night in Richburg was a night that everyone in attendance will remember in the time ahead. The back-to-back title defense for the Lady Wolverines of Bolivar-Richburg could not have started on a more torrid path, garnering wins in each of their first eight games of the season. The offense has begun to hit all strides, the defense on the field has been outstanding. And because of it, they remained as one of Section Vs lone unbeaten teams entering the weekend. But they werent the only ones. Their next opponent on the docket was also looking to provide a similar storyline themselves another Class C superpower in the Bloomfield Lady Bombers. To navigate what would be their toughest battle of the season so far, the Lady Wolverines would seek some motivation before the first pitch was thrown. After what was his final season back in 2015, legendary Lady Wolverines head coach Stan Harris, who now serves as a volunteer coach under current coach Brooke Lovell, was one of many Bolivar-Richburg coaches to receive a comment sheet to fill out regarding their season. Harris made his way down the list until his final comment regarding the teams future for next season. The answer was a simple and straightforward one a field he can call his own. After the resolution was passed at a Bolivar-Richburg school board meeting earlier this month, Harris wish had come true. In the outfield, a black and red sign was revealed for all to bear witness to, forever. Revealed by his grandchildren McKinlee and Madigan Harris. April 29, 2023 the first night at Stan Harris Field. And it was a phenomenal one. Game one at the newly dedicated softball field showcased two Class C titans giving it their all on both ends of the spectrum. Although the Lady Bombers were the first to strike immediately, the Lady Wolverines would answer the challenge every step of the way. In a back-and-forth battle down the stretch, crunch time arose. With the game tied at three, something had to give. In the bottom of the fifth, the Lady Wolverines made well enough sure that the night was theirs for the taking. Off key RBIs from McKinlee and Madigan Harris, along with a two-run smoker from Haley Mascho, Bolivar-Richburg propelled their way back to the top for good with a go-ahead, four-run tenure of offense. Along with it, Malayna Ayers and the defense in turn kept Bloomfield frozen at the plate in the last two innings of play, as the Lady Wolverines went forth to collect their ninth consecutive victory a 7-3 emotional triumph over the Lady Bombers to remain undefeated. Coach Harris has put a lot of time and effort into the Bolivar-Richburg softball program. Seeing that being rewarded and honored tonight was really special, said Lovell. Bloomfield is a really strong team, so we knew coming into tonight that this game would be a test for us. Being able to come out and get the win, it shows the hard work of the players on the team. The girls were resilient. They battled back, kept their heads up and they were able to answer. Before the Lady Wolverines (9-0) were able to end the night on the brightest of notes, they would have to overcome a strong first inning introduction from the Lady Bombers, led by a massive bomb into deep center field by Calla McCombs, who went yard on the last strike of her at-bat to record a lead-off solo homer off Malayna Ayers to earn the games first lead. Bloomfield would then retain some of that newly-founded energy behind the guidance of Ashlyn Wright in the circle, as she went on to strike out the side in the bottom half to maintain their lead. But like the Lady Wolverines have done for much of the season, they would ultimately find their way. In the bottom of the second, the home dugout went into a complete frenzy after a routine ground ball laid down by Allie Zilker to the left side of the infield led to a series of errors by the Lady Bombers defense, resulting in Zilker working her way around the bases behind both Madigan Harris and Rylee Whiting to complete a go-ahead three-run sequence to take the lead. Both Wright and Ayers continued to show signs of brilliance from within the circle to keep Bloomfield and Bolivar-Richburg off the board across a scoreless third. But in the fourth, the Lady Bombers fired right back with a game-tying two-run frame led by a triple from Brianna Leitten, landing at the base of the right field fence to cut the deficit down to one. On the next at-bat, the deadlock was created on a single from Emma Maccartney, attempting to catch Leitten making a break for home, but the throw could not make it in time. But perhaps a game-changing moment would occur for the Lady Wolverines in the top of the fifth, after a magnificent dive across by McKinlee Harris at short saved a ball from entering the outfield, regaining her position to fire a throw across to Rylee Whiting, who made the second of two brilliant stretches on the bag to record the out to end the inning. With it, the energy levels for the Lady Wolverines would reach full capacity, and as a result, the floodgates were broken down. The first two runners would reach base to begin the frame, including Harris, who laid down a gorgeous bunt that sank straight into the dirt in front of the plate. With Cassidy Stives ahead of her off a lead-off single, she would account for a run that gave the Lady Wolverines the 4-3 lead back again. From that point, they would build. After a series of at-bats, Haley Mascho would ensure the damage was done, as she pulverized a double that took one bounce off the ground before hitting the left center field fence, freeing up the bags while arriving safely to second to extend their lead to 6-3 on the two-run smack. To close out the inning, the advantage grew to four with an RBI single from Madigan Harris. In the last two innings, the rest of the game would lay solely on the shoulders of Malayna Ayers and the defense, as they were able to successfully shell out two shutout innings to keep Bloomfield at bay, including a seventh inning fanning of the side to close up shop. Ayers held the Lady Bombers to five hits in the midst of her complete game, handing out seven chairs while walking two to record the win. The Lady Wolverines will look to eclipse the 10-win mark in their return to action Tuesday night back on Stan Harris Field, as they host Andover/Whitesville in a 5 p.m. first pitch. We have had a good start to the season, but we dont want to let up. We want to stay prepared, both physically and mentally in order to be successful at the end of the season. said Lovell. Bloomfield 100 200 0 3 5 3 Bolivar-Richburg 030 040 X 7 7 2 BLO Ashlyn Wright (LP) (CG, 12K, 2BB) and Calla McCombs. B-R Malayna Ayers (WP) (CG, 7K, 2BB) and Madigan Harris. Stories continue after photo gallery: Avoca/Prattsburgh 8, Genesee Valley/Belfast 0 BELMONT At any given moment and at any given time, the balance of power can change in an instant. All it takes is that one massive shift in momentum. On Saturday, in the midst of a pitchers duel between Avoca/Prattsburghs Emma Carlton and Genesee Valley/Belfasts Hannah Southwick-Powers, that power surge occurred. A tide-turning sequence created by Ellie Harrell. The Avoca/Prattsburgh catcher made the most of the opportunity at the plate after both teams traded a pair of scoreless innings. With the bases loaded, Harrell sent a pitch into orbit far enough for it to go yard, as she unloaded a grand slam to account for all four of the teams runs to pull ahead. The Lady Titans were able to build off of it one more time to branch their lead for good, securing the 8-0 shutout in Belmont. The grand slam for Harrell would come right in the third inning after both defenses exchanged scoreless frames on the field, as Avoca/Prattsburgh loaded up the bases following two quick outs by the Genesee Valley/Belfast (4-5) defense. The flood gates would soon open up later on for the Lady Titans, as they went on to build in the top of the fifth with four more runs. The big bat in the frame would belong to Lily Hausauer, as she belted a two-run single to push their distance even further away from the hosts in gray and black, ultimately for good. Despite the defeat, Hannah Southwick-Powers was outstanding on the mound for Genesee Valley/Belfast, striking out 13 and walking four in her complete game. On the other side, Emma Carlton provided a similar performance of her own for the visitors in gold and black, fanning 11 and walking two in her victorious complete game. At the plate for Genesee Valley/Belfast, Abby Sullivan recorded two of the teams five hits. Up next, Genesee Valley/Belfast will prepare for a 5 p.m. road trip to Alfred-Almond on Monday. Avoca/Prattsburgh 004 040 0 8 6 Genesee Valley/Belfast 000 000 0 0 5 A/P Emma Carlton (WP) (CG, 11K, 2BB) and Ellie Harrell. GVB Hannah Southwick-Powers (LP) (CG, 13K, 4BB) and Jenna Hill. Portville Tourney Consolation Cuba-Rushford 20, Allegany-Limestone 1 (F-3) PORTVILLE Following a tough shutout to the hands of Portville back on Thursday, the goal for the Lady Rebels of Cuba-Rushford was to rebound and finish their tournament tenure on the strongest of notes. Saturday afternoon, they wasted no time whatsoever, as they went wild on offense against Allegany-Limestone in the Consolation round, posting a 20-1 win. Jordyn Radomski was awarded the win across her start, fanning three. On offense for the Lady Rebels (7-4), Aubrey Williams and Taylor Searle both led the way with two hits each, with Williams recording a double. A complete box score was not made available to report upon publication. Cuba-Rushford is back on the field Wednesday night over the road in Friendship, as they take on Friendship/Scio in a 5 p.m. first pitch. Arkport/Canaseraga 9, Fillmore 5 FILLMORE The Lady Eagles of Fillmore put the pieces to the puzzle together early on, Saturday afternoon against Arkport/Canaseraga. With a two-run lead in hand, they were in control of their own destiny. But the Lady Wolves had other plans in store as the game went on, with a dynamic close to the afternoon from Grace Groves in the circle leading the charge for the offense and special teams to build off of it, as they posted the games final six runs in a row to take their first lead and hold it permanently, securing a 9-5 comeback win over the Lady Eagles. All five runs for the Lady Eagles (3-8) were posted in the first three innings of play, starting with the games opening run before building more onto their foundation with a three-run second frame to take a 4-0 lead on Arkport/Canaseraga. The Lady Wolves would manage to trim the deficit down to a single run with a three-run response in the top of the third before Fillmore pushed the advantage back out to a pair in the bottom half. That would be all for the Lady Eagles on offense, as Groves helped the defense buckle in for the last four innings, tossing shutout frames in each one while the offense capitalized on all fronts with six unanswered runs to overtake the lead for good. Groves would finish with the complete game win, fanning 10 Fillmore batters. At the plate, the offense was held to three hits one each from Autumn Frechette, Nicole Merry and Morgan Gilbert. As for the Lady Eagles, they accumulated nine hits on offense, with Mattie McCumiskey leading the efforts with a 3-for-4 outing. Mylee Miller chipped in with two hits, while Oakley Frazier, Delaney Hillman, Skylar Gaddy and Kylee Ellsworth all had a hit each to chip in. In the circle, Miller fanned six and walked five in her relief appearance. Fillmore is back on their home field Tuesday night with a 5 p.m. visit from Franklinville. Arkport/Canaseraga 003 024 0 9 3 2 Fillmore 131 000 0 5 9 7 A/C Grace Groves (WP) (CG, 10K) and Nicole Merry. FIL Mercedes Wolcott (3K, 2BB), Mylee Miller (LP, 4) (6K, 5BB) and Jenna Austin. Alfred-Almond 10, Andover/Whitesville 1 ANDOVER Through a tight battle in the early stages, Isabel Badeau provided a tremendous outing for the Lady Eagles of Alfred-Almond to syphon off of, hurling five consecutive shutout innings to keep host Andover/Whitesville off the board while on the attack, they would score 10 runs in a row, the majority of which scratching across in the late stages to pull away towards what would be a 10-1 win in Andover, Saturday afternoon. The Lady Eagles would use three key hits in the first three innings to drive home their first three runs, beginning with an RBI single from Olivia Flaitz in the teams opening at-bats to break the ice right away. The offense would now freeze until the third when they added onto their lead with a pair, stemming off an RBI triple from Taylor Flaitz, and shortly after, an RBI single from Badeau to take a 3-0 lead. For the rest of the game, Alfred-Almond would use their special teams on the bases to help produce their last seven runs of the game, capitalizing on key steals along with miscues in the field from Andover/Whitesville (0-8) to scratch across their final runs. The shutout would be eliminated by the hosts in blue and purple in the bottom of the sixth however, as Kennedy Bledsoe drove in the teams lone run on a single. The hit was one of five the team would record in all, with Aislinn Hamilton posting two, including a double. In the circle, Olivia Waters struck out four and walked five in her six-inning start for Andover/Whitesville, who will now travel to Avoca/Prattsburgh for a 5 p.m. contest on Monday. Alfred-Almond 102 025 0 10 8 1 Andover/Whitesville 000 001 0 1 5 6 A-A Isabel Badeau (WP) (CG, 9K, BB) and Ali Hurd. A/W Olivia Waters (LP) (4K, 5BB), Emma Nelson (7) and Gabbi Hall.\n', 'Tractor Supply Companys new store is on Military Trail in Riviera Beach. COURTESY PHOTO Tractor Supply Company will host a grand opening of the Riviera Beach location from Thursday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 11. At Tractor Supply, we are passionate about serving the needs of those who enjoy the Out Here lifestyle. Homeowners, livestock and pet owners, gardeners, hobby farmers, ranchers, tradesmen and others rely on Tractor Supply for a wide assortment of products, Scott Webb, manager of the Riviera Beach Tractor Supply store, said in a statement. Were excited to call Riviera Beach home and serve the community with the essentials you need to live life on your own terms. Were proud to hire our customers as Team Members. As experts in the lifestyle, they bring more value to our customers with every interaction. The new store comes equipped with a Pet Wash where pet owners can enjoy a convenient washing station. The Pet Wash has elevated wash bays, grooming tables, specialty shampoos, use of brushes, combs and towels as well as a waterproof apron and professional dryer, all for $9.99. The store will offer: A range of products such as lawn and garden supplies, zero turns and riding mowers, equine supplies, power tools, fencing, welding and more. An apparel department featuring workwear and boots for Life Out Here from brands such as Carhartt, Wrangler, Ariat and Muck Boots. A variety of pet supplies and accessories with toys, beds, collars, leashes and pet food from brands including Purina, Blue Buffalo and Victor. An assortment of exclusive brands. The exclusive battery-powered Greenworks Pro 60V outdoor tools and equipment and Porter Cable cordless battery tools. Grills and grill accessories. Shopping options that include curbside pickup and same day delivery while earning rewards with Neighbors Club, a rewards program that is free to join for new and current customers. The Riviera Beach Tractor Supply store, at 6100 N. Military Trail, will be open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Info: www.TractorSupply.com . Cochran team handles $8.7 million land deal A real estate team that represents properties on both coasts of Florida has handled the $8,700,000 sale of Battista Farms, south of Fort Myers. Battista Farms US 41 Real Property LLC sold 12 acres and a building on South U.S. 41 to Liberty 44 LLC+ Juniper Landscaping of Florida LLC Building, FFE, & Business for a total price of $5,450,000. Darius L. Cochran/ Re/Max Realty Team was the listing agent and also procured the buyer. Battista Farms SR 31 Real Property LLC sold 220 acres to Lonely Lake LLC for $3,250,000. Mr. Cochran represented Battista Farms. Juniper is a provider of landscaping services to homeowners associations, commercial clients and municipalities throughout South and Central Florida. The company is based in Fort Myers and has a network of branches in 10 Florida cities that serve 1,500 properties. On the east coast, it has locations in Fort Lauderdale and Vero Beach. \n', 'NEW YORK Its only been a few days since Aaron Judge went deep. It just feels like more, with history hanging on his every swing. Judge was held without a home run for the third straight game, keeping him at 60 for the season and one shy of Roger Maris American League record, but the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Friday night. Hes getting off the right swings. Hes making good swing decisions. Its going to come, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. But it is a peek behind just how great a player he is, to that when he doesnt hit the ball out of the ballpark, hes still impacting us in a big way. Jose Trevino singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the eighth inning, and the first-place Yankees reduced their magic number to four for clinching the AL East title. Theyve won five games in a row and nine of 11. With four of Maris children in the ballpark again, Judge went 1 for 4 with a sharp single. He struck out twice and lofted a high fly to left field that excited the sellout crowd of 47,346 for a second or two. Since connecting for No. 60 on Tuesday night against Pittsburgh, the closest Judge has come to matching Maris 1961 mark was a 404-foot drive caught right in front of the center field fence Thursday. Hes just missed two the last two nights, Boone said. The slugger has two games left to catch Maris on New Yorks current homestand Saturday afternoon and Sunday night versus the rival Red Sox. After that, the Yankees head to Toronto and have just three home games remaining: Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 against Baltimore. One night after the Yankees wrapped up their sixth consecutive playoff berth, Boone and ace Gerrit Cole were ejected in a sixth-inning spat with plate umpire Brian Knight. Pinch-hitter Harrison Bader drew a two-out walk in the eighth and was credited with a stolen base when a wild pickoff attempt by Matt Strahm (3-4) allowed him to reach third. Trevino singled to center on the next pitch. Jonathan Loaisiga (2-3) pitched two scoreless innings, working around a pair of one-out singles in the ninth. Alex Verdugo tied it for Boston with a three-run homer in the sixth. Tommy Pham also went deep against Cole, who has served up 31 long balls this season most in the American League. Verdugo sent a 100 mph fastball into the Yankees bullpen in right-center, one pitch after Cole thought he had an inning-ending strikeout. The right-hander dropped his head and bent over behind the mound as Verdugo took a slow trot around the bases. After the inning, Cole pointed angrily at Knight and was ejected for the first time in his career although the five-time All-Star was probably done for the night anyway after 103 pitches. It wasnt even close, Verdugo said. He wants to steal every pitch. He wants his catcher to steal it. Boone joined the argument and was tossed for the 24th time as a manager and career-high seventh this season. The damage there late is personally tough to swallow, Cole said. I think that we made some good strides today and I thought that overall I threw the ball well. Its obviously just an emotional moment. Batting in front of Judge, No. 9 hitter Aaron Hicks launched his 100th major league homer and added an RBI single. Gleyber Torres gave New York a 4-1 lead with a two-run double off starter Rich Hill in the fifth. The 42-year-old Hill retired Judge all three times they squared off, including two strikeouts. Obviously, theres history on the line and hes having an incredible season, Hill said. From a pitchers standpoint and a competitive standpoint, you want to face the best and you want to challenge the best. STAYING CONSISTENT Judge laced a hard single in the seventh and has reached base safely in a season-high 22 consecutive games. With obviously all the noise around this and the excitement around this, understandably, hes still going out there and just putting together good at-bat after good at-bat, Boone said. TRAINERS ROOM Red Sox: RHP Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder inflammation) allowed three runs over three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Worcester, throwing 57 pitches. He has been sidelined since Aug. 19 but hopes to return before the season ends. All-Star SS Xander Bogaerts was rested. He is batting .314 and began the night second in the AL to Judge (who dropped a point to .315). Bogaerts could be the biggest obstacle between the Yankees slugger and a Triple Crown. INF Christian Arroyo rejoined the team after a bout with the flu. Yankees: 1B Anthony Rizzo was rested. INF DJ LeMahieu (toe inflammation) has been taking batting practice and its possible he could come off the injured list next week in Toronto. UP NEXT Red Sox RHP Nick Pivetta (10-11, 4.35 ERA) starts Saturday against Domingo German (2-3, 3.12), who has pitched only 2 2/3 innings since Sept. 7. Judge is 5 for 11 (.455) in his career against Pivetta with two home runs both this season (No. 32 on July 16 and No. 56 on Sept. 13). Pivetta has an 8.78 ERA in seven career outings versus New York and is 0-3 with an 11.57 ERA over three starts at Yankee Stadium. PHILADELPHIA Lourdes Gurriel Jr. extending the longest active hitting streak in the majors to 15 games with a homer, double and two RBIs as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Monday night. Pavin Smith also homered for the Diamondbacks, who have won eight of their last 10 games and five of seven on their nine-game trip to Oakland, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Kyle Schwarber and Bryson Stott hit solo homers for the Phillies, who have lost six of their last eight games. Gurriel, acquired by Arizona over the winter in a three-player trade with Toronto, went 4 for 4 and improved his average to .321. During his hitting streak, Gurriel has a .416 average (25 for 60) with six doubles, seven homers and 14 RBIs. On the road this season, Gurriel is hitting .351 (19 for 54) with three doubles, four homers and 9 RBIs in his last 13 games. I feel very comfortable, Gurriel said. The hitting coaches have worked great with me and we have had a very good communication together. In the second inning, Gurriel connected on a hanging sweeper from Phillies ace Zack Wheeler , driving the ball into the left-center field seats for his eighth homer of the season. He capped off the night with a scorching liner just inside the first base bag in the eighth inning, scoring Christian Walker with an insurance run after Philadelphia had closed within 4-3. Hes just a great hitter and its fun to watch the approach, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. He gets a slider middle-up and middle-in and hits it for the big home run. And when these guys go out and perform at an elite level, I have a front row seat and its awful fun for me. Wheeler (3-4) was slowed by a fielding error by Stott on a possible Gabriel Moreno double play ball in the second. It proved costly when Geraldo Perdomo doubled into the right field corner, scoring two runs. Schwarber and Stott cut the deficit to one run with solo homers in the fourth inning off Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry (2-1). Smith answered in the fifth with a leadoff solo shot off Wheeler, who allowed eight hits and three earned runs during his six innings of work. I thought he was better than the line, Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. The Gurriel home run and the (Smith) home run were one of the few balls that were hard hit. Maybe Perdomos ball as well, but there were a lot of soft hits. They did a nice job to get his pitch count up, but he fought through six and that was huge for us. Trea Turner ended an 0-for-22 slump with runners in scoring position when he hit an RBI single in the seventh for the Phillies. Henry allowed four hits, including the two solo homers, and struck out five. He had 18 swings and misses among his 93 pitches. Andrew Chafin picked up his seventh save of the season. TRAINERS ROOM Phillies: LHP Jose Alvarado (left elbow inflammation) threw off flat ground during pre-game work at Citizens Bank Park on Monday. If he feels well enough on Tuesday after a cool down day, manager Rob Thomson said that the Phillies would expect the reliever to work in the bullpen on Wednesday for the first of two anticipated side sessions before heading out on a rehab outing. INF Edmundo Sosa was held out of the starting lineup on Monday after experiencing tightness in his calf heading back to the first base bag. He did pinch-hit in the ninth inning, striking out. UP NEXT The teams will meet in the second game of a three-game set on Tuesday night. Arizona will send RHP Ryne Nelson (1-2, 5.48 ERA) to the mound. The Phillies will go with a bullpen game, starting with reliever Matt Strahm (4-3, 2.73) and likely turning to the newly acquired Dylan Covey (0-0, 4.50 ERA) handling the bulk of the innings.\n', 'Rural lifestyle retailer offers essential resources and products with pickup, delivery options Tractor Supply Company is excited to bring a new store to serve and meet the needs of the Fairfield community. The rural lifestyle retailer is committed to providing essential, everyday products that customers need like animal feed, pet food and supplies, propane, fencing, garden supplies, home supplies and more. The Tractor Supply team members are equipped with knowledge to help customers find the right products for their specific needs. Additionally, customers can use the Buy Online, Pickup In Store option to purchase products online and pick up their items in as little as one hour in the store or through contactless curbside pickup. At Tractor Supply, we understand the value of providing essential needs like pet food, animal feed and home supplies to our customers in the Fairfield community, said Krystal Leura, manager of the Fairfield Tractor Supply store. Our team members live the same lifestyle as our customers, and were excited to supply them with the tools, information and resources they need to live life on their own terms. The Fairfield Tractor Supply will provide a one-stop shop for the community, serving farmers, livestock and pet owners, ranchers, part-time and hobby farmers, gardeners, homeowners, tradesmen and others. Tractor Supply customers will be able to access a wide range of products including all pet and animal feed, propane tanks, cleaning supplies, gloves, trash bags, certain food items and more. The store will carry top brands, such as Purina, Carhartt, Blue Buffalo and Hobart, as well as products exclusive to Tractor Supply. In addition to supplying dependable products for farm, ranch and rural customers, the Fairfield Tractor Supply Company values community engagement and is delighted to have the opportunity to support local animal shelters, area 4-H clubs and FFA chapters and more. Customers can also sign up for Tractor Supplys Neighbors Club loyalty program, which will make them eligible to receive member-only offers, birthday offers, personal purchase summaries and receipt-free returns. The Fairfield Tractor Supply store at 375 W US Hwy 84 will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. To learn more about Tractor Supply Company, visit TractorSupply.com . For additional information on the Neighbors Club program, please visit NeighborsClub.com . Pictured above:\xa0 Grand Opening for Tractor Supply of Fairfield included a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to mark the new business membership to the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Welcoming Tractor Supply to the community includes the folks of KNES Texas 99.1 Radio: Michelle Watterson, Baylor Watterson, Buzz Russell and JimWatterson; President of Fairfield EDC David Fowler, Fairfield Mayor Kennth Hughes, Chamber Ambassador Jacob Pate (FISD), Chamber Ambassador Lisa Nichols, Chamber Executive Director Brenda Pate, and Brian Granberry (MP Network). Proudly cutting the ribbon and welcoming customers at Tractor Supply are Krysal Luera Store Manager, Ollie Brock Team Leader, Duin Scott Team Member, Laura Waylander Team Member, Elijah Burke Team Member, Cody Anderson Team Member, and Chris Dubois Assistant Manager. (Photo by Natalia V. Marsters) During the Grand Opening of Tractor Supply in Fairfield, Texas, KNES Texas 99.1 Radio provided a live broadcast. Customers spun the wheel for special giveaways.\n', 'In the eastern United States Tall Fescue Belt, grasslands cover 50 million acres, including roughly 1.5 million acres in North Carolina. These grasslands support almost 40% of the U.S. cow-calf operations and represent a significant opportunity to accumulate and store carbon deeper in the soil profile than cropland. But grazed grassland acreage is dwindling, displaced by development, row crops and hay production. In addition to supporting livestock products, perennial grasslands provide a range of ecological services including year-round soil coverage and reduced (or eliminated) annual tillage. But because eastern U.S. livestock farms are smaller than those of the Midwest, climate-smart pasture management and the associated carbon markets have been slow to catch traction. Extension faculty from North Carolina State Universitys Department of Crop and Soil Sciences have joined a network of 28 public and private partners to assist producers in implementing climate-smart grassland management strategies and to valuate the practices on-farm impact. The nine-state project led by the University of Tennessee will incentivize 245 collaborating farmers with a total of $12.2 million in payments to implement, monitor and share pasture management practices proven to increase soil organic carbon storage; improve soil and water quality; mitigate GHG emissions and reduce off-farm inputs. Identified practices include the use of perennial native grasses, improved grazing management, alternative nitrogen fertilizer sources, soil amendments, silvopasture and perennial grass buffers. Collaborating farmers can choose any number of the six practices to implement, while maintaining control areas, and will be reimbursed for expenses on a per-acre or per-unit basis. Climate-smart pasture management holds known positive soil and environmental potential, so why arent more farms already using these strategies? NC State forage E xtension specialist Miguel Castillo says it comes down to the bottom line. A knowledge gap between environmental baselines and management impacts prevents many farmers from adopting climate-smart practices. Understandably, many land and livestock managers are risk-averse to alter their management practices or engage in uncertain markets. Without predictable economic outcomes, margins are too tight to justify experimentation. This project is not research, Castillo said. We are working with land and livestock managers to use proven tools to promote conservation, reduce GHGs and improve nutrient distribution all without compromising the grazing season nor the productivity of the system. Compared to the Great Plains area, Tall Fescue Belt cattle and small ruminant producers have not received the same attention from carbon market developers. Smaller farm sizes and inherent contract logistics make these producers a complex yet untapped pool of contributors to GHG mitigation and carbon sequestration. The project poses particular benefits to small and medium-sized as well as socially disadvantaged operators. Beef cattle producers have the lowest average farm income among all major commodities and the greatest representation of socially disadvantaged producers, including female, Native American and Black farmers. To engage these communities, Extension specialists and agents will seek farm collaborators emphasizing beginning, veteran, limited resource and under-represented farmers. Economically distressed counties will also be prioritized. In North Carolina, 27 collaborating farms will be selected from across the states three agricultural regions. The farm selection process will be led by county agents in the summer of 2023. Farmers interested in participating should communicate with their local county livestock forage Extension agent. The projects goal is to use the pilot farms as a springboard for wider practice adoption. The lessons learned from both data and producer experiences will underpin a vast educational outreach on climate-smart grassland management. A team of statewide Extension specialists and agents will provide the initial training and ongoing hands-on support to participant farmers regarding practice implementation and monitoring standards. Local agents will further act as area educators, conducting field days and regional events as well as producing informational print, video and social media materials to engage a broader audience. While the projects hard data is expected to be influential, the project leaders understand that farmers trust farmers. To amplify the projects impact, collaborating farmers will be positioned as peer educators following the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist models. These early-adopting farmers will become practical knowledge sources for fellow producers and will host on-farm professional training events as well as field days for farmers and landowners. But its not only collaborating farms that can benefit. Other area farmers who voluntarily adopt the targeted management practices will have an opportunity to engage with a climate-smart supply chain through industry partner Tyson Foods. The crescendo of producer engagement could expand the projects impact from 47,000 initial acres to nearly half a million. With so many perspectives in the production chain represented, the project partners want to enable a free flow of communication to improve understanding and outcomes. They envision a community of practice where all partners and collaborators interact in quarterly open-forum virtual meetings and a concluding in-person meeting in the fifth year. These interactions are the foundation blocks for an active apprenticeship community where challenges and potential solutions could be better identified and implemented, Castillo said. Its a unique opportunity to develop an end-to-end community with high potential to deliver prominent outcomes Because large-scale soil GHG emission monitoring is costly and logistically complex, the group plans to measure soil GHG (CO2, CH4, and N20) emissions and the carbon sequestration effects of fertility management practices on sites with established practices. Controlled micrometeorological flux towers and soil chambers will collect precise data to create reliable models. For broader interpretation, the group will use soil samples from collaborating farms to calibrate and validate the predictive COMET-Farm carbon accounting tool, which doesnt currently include Tall Fescue Belt data. The methodology was designed to align with global corporate GHG protocol standards for future relevance. Even modest N2O reductions are expected to significantly impact agricultural climate mitigation. But on-farm, reduced CO2 emissions may provide more immediate benefits in fuel savings, soil health improvements, and potential carbon market payments. The scale and focus of this project are unprecedented, especially in the Tall Fescue Belt, Castillo said. For the first time, we have a network of people and locations that will document the effect of on-farm grazing practices and the potential to affect GHG emissions and carbon sequestration. These data will set a clearer baseline and understanding for future initiatives\xa0 Project partners believe that documenting the on-farm impacts of traditional versus innovative management practices will reduce uncertainty and risk for both producers and carbon credit buyers, which has stymied grassland carbon market development. Verification is a key component for market confidence. The established links between management practices and outcomes from this project will merely require practice verification, rather than intensive monitoring protocols. Remote sensing and spot checks offer simple monitoring options for markets. Project data will also be used to quantify and report carbon and GHG impacts so that producers can select profitable practices that render a steady supply of climate-smart commodities. An interactive web platform, called GrassRoots, will allow producers to estimate differences in their farms carbon storage capacity, expected net returns and a minimum carbon credit price for return on their practice investment. Because climate markets are in their infancy, the group is developing multiple strategies to help producers take advantage of potential market evolutions including verified supply chains, ecosystem service offsets and a producer credit cooperative. In 2021, North Carolina was home to 893,000 head of cattle and small ruminants. Income from these sources equaled over $521 million in 2020, roughly 5% of North Carolinas agricultural receipts, concentrated on smaller farms. In addition to providing forages to sustain pasture-based livestock systems that ultimately provide meat, milk and fiber, Castillo says that grasslands provide other vital ecosystem services like soil conservation, carbon sequestration, regulating water filtration and even as means to break pest cycles when used in rotation with row crops. Although these services sometimes go unnoticed and undervalued, they are vital to promoting the resiliency and productivity of the pasture-based livestock systems of North Carolina and the entire Tall Fescue Belt. Crop and Soil Sciences work impacts farmers, students and NC citizens through innovations in food, feed, fuel and fiber. For more information about North Carolina grassland management, visit the Forages Extension Portal and follow @foragesncsu on Twitter. Track how our discoveries affect agriculture and environmental science by joining our weekly newsfeed and also following our Climate Mitigation through Soil and Agricultural Management group (#NCSTATECASM). Improving North Carolinas agricultural economy through diversification is just part of how we are growing the future.\n', 'Photo: amazon.com Installing a traditional fence may help to keep a pup in the yard, but the thought of them circumventing the fence and wandering around the neighborhood may call for more diligent measures. Luckily, theres another option: the invisible dog fence. Attractive alternatives to privacy fences , dog houses , or dog pens, invisible fencing systems interact with a special dog collar to keep a dog in a defined area. As the dog approaches the boundary, the collar vibrates and then gives an electrical correction when the dog has gone too far. Invisible fences do this while maintaining an open backyard with a clear view. This guide includes some of the best invisible dog fences as well as some of the finer points of invisible dog fencing. Photo: amazon.com Having peace of mind when it comes to the safety of the family dog requires a reliable invisible dog fence system. Our top picks for the best options were based on the coverage area, ease of installation, compatibility with dogs of multiple sizes, and static levels. Each invisible fence pick offers full or partial property coverage ranging from acre to 10 acres. With ample wire or wireless installation options to choose from, many may take minimal effort to implement and only 1 to 2 days to set up. A lot of these options come with a waterproof dog collar that has a long battery life or can be recharged. Each collar has multiple static settings to accommodate the most unruly of dogs. Finally, some of the above picks have training remotes for on-demand control. The best invisible dog fences keep the family pooch in the yard safely, securely, and easily. Here are our top choices. When looking for an invisible underground fence system that is easy to customize with a variety of accessories and includes the items needed to get started, check out the PetSafe Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence. This kit comes with a transmitter, a surge protector, an adjustable collar, flags, and 500 feet of wire that is capable of covering acre. For larger properties, shoppers can purchase more wire, enabling them to cover up to 25 acres of property with one system. When it comes to correcting very stubborn dogs, the included collar has several types of warnings: a tone warning, a vibration, and four levels of static correction. Shoppers also can purchase additional collars (available online) to work with their system. Product Specs Pros Cons Get the PetSafe Stubborn Dog invisible dog fence at Amazon , The Home Depot , or Tractor Supply Co. The Extreme Dog Fence Second Generation standard-grade kit is customizable for several dogs and different-size properties. The Extreme Dog Fence includes 500 feet of wire that covers acre. With the purchase of additional wire, the system can cover up to 10 acres. The standard Extreme Dog Fence kit includes a transmitter, 500 feet of wire, flags, and waterproof splices. The kit is available with a collar that is waterproof to 10 feet, allowing users to let their dog run and play in a pond or pool without worrying about the collar shorting or shocking the dog. Owners of more than five dogs can purchase additional collars online. Product Specs Pros Cons Get the Extreme Dog Fence invisible dog fence at Amazon or Extreme Dog Fence . This in-ground dog fence from PetSafe is a well-equipped kit that will contain dogs in a -acre yard. This kit comes with 500 feet of wiring, flags, splices, an adjustable transmitter, a surge protector, and one dog collar. The collar has four adjustable levels of static correction as well as a tone-only mode when a dog is approaching the barrier. Though the PetSafe in-ground dog fence includes everything needed to get started, its also modular. Purchase additional wire (available online) to extend its range up to 5 acres and add collars (available online). Product Specs Pros Cons Get the PetSafe Basic invisible dog fence at Amazon or Tractor Supply Co. Like any wireless electric dog fence, the Halo 2+ sets boundaries for a dog at home or anywhere its owner wants, including the public park. All the owner needs to do is walk the desired perimeter to set the invisible fence. The optimal fence area is around a acre. Up to 20 fences can be loaded into the app, and each can be used repeatedly without the need to retrace any previously loaded perimeters. Sound, vibration, or static prompts can be used to keep the pooch within the perimeter boundaries. A major benefit of the GPS element is the ability to track the dog if it escapes, and depending on satellite availability, the range of the Halo 2+ can be up to 10 miles. The Halo 2+ GPS dog fence is pricey, though, and requires an ongoing subscription fee. Product Specs Pros Cons Get the Halo invisible dog fence at Halo. If shoppers need a bit more capability from their system or just aid in training, the Pet Control HQ Dog Containment System provides the benefit of an invisible underground fence system with the convenience of a training remote. The kit comes with a rechargeable remote control, a wall-mounted transmitter, a collar receiver (or two, depending on the kit), and 492 feet of wire. This system can envelop the yard while also blocking off areas, which may include garden beds and a swimming pool. The remote control can deter unwanted behaviors such as barking or jumping. The remote will work with up to three separate collars (available online). The Pet Control HQ Dog Containment System is modular, allowing buyers to add enough wire to cover 10 acres. Product Specs Pros Cons Get the Pet Control HQ invisible dog fence at Amazon or Pet Control HQ . If shoppers want to create a wireless boundary for their dog to play in, they should consider the PetSafe Stay & Play Wireless Fence for Stubborn Dogs. This kit includes a wireless transmitter with a power adapter, a rechargeable collar receiver, and 50 boundary flags. This wireless fence kit covers up to acre. An additional transmitter can be added to overlap and expand the range. The collar with this wireless fence has five adjustable static correction levels, allowing users to choose the lowest effective level for their dog. Also, if the dog leaves the zone, the system allows static-free reentry. Additional collars are available (online) for multiple dogs. Product Specs Pros Cons Get the PetSafe Stay & Play invisible dog fence at Amazon , Tractor Supply Co. , Target , or PetSafe . Setting a fence with the SpotOn GPS Dog Fence is as straightforward as walking the desired boundary carrying the collar, tapping the smartphone app at key points. Other GPS dog fences are similar, but with the SpotOn, theres no limit to the enclosed areas size or the number of fences that can be created. A new fence can be set for the local park, friends or relatives homes, or a vacation cabin in the woods. The collar will also track the dog with virtually no distance limit. To ensure precision, the SpotOn dog fence takes GPS data from four different global systems and up to 30 satellites. Dog-friendly teaching uses tones and vibration, with optional static correction available if necessary. This dog fence is on the pricey side, and though a subscription isnt completely necessary, its required to take full advantage of the technology. Product Specs Pros Cons Get the SpotOn invisible dog fence at Amazon or SpotOn . Larger dogs typically need a bigger area than smaller dogs to feel comfortable. Where most in-ground systems are in the - to -acre range, the SportDog fence offers 1 acres. With an additional wire, it can be extended out to 100 acres, and for those with more than one dog, extra collars also can be added. Actual fence layout can be customized with exclusion zones within the main perimeter. The collar is waterproof and can be submerged 25 feet without damage. It contains a lithium battery that runs for 1 to 2 months between charges. Recharging takes around 2 hours. The collar vibrates and beeps when its near the fence, supported by seven levels of static correction if the dog moves closer to the boundary. A dog should not wear this collar permanently. SportDog recommends repositioning it every 2 hours, with no more than 12 hours of continuous use per day. Product Specs Pros Cons Get the SportDog invisible dog fence at Amazon , Tractor Supply Co. , or Academy Sports + Outdoors . PetSafe Elites electric dog fence is specifically designed for the needs of small dogs. The high-quality in-ground system has been proven with larger breeds but scaled down to fit smaller pets. With a -acre standard area, it provides plenty of room to roam. Extra wire can be used to extend out to 25 acres of coverage if necessary. The waterproof collar is designed for dogs of just 5 pounds with a neck size of only 6 inches. An LED warns when the battery needs to be changed. There is a tone-only mode for training and four levels of static correction. Like any in-ground dog fence, a fair amount of digging is involved in installation, but it only needs to be 1 to 3 inches deep, and actual setup is very straightforward. Although PetSafe claims wide-ranging compatibility with collars from other brands, the exact model should be checked carefully. Product Specs Pros Cons Get the PetSafe Elite invisible dog fence at Amazon , Tractor Supply Co. (collar only), Chewy (collar only), Petco , or PetSafe . After deciding on the style of invisible fencing for pet-proofing , its time to learn about the special features of the different systems. These attributes are worth keeping in mind while shopping for the best invisible dog fence for each yard and pup. Invisible dog fencing systems are available for different-size yards. The transmitter for a smaller underground system can create up to a -acre circular barrier. If the yard is larger, consider a more powerful system. Generally speaking, kits of up to 1 acres are available, providing plenty of play area. These larger systems are usually underground or hybrid systems. Keep in mind that with careful planning, its possible to extend the system with additional wire to give dogs more space. Some systems can be modified to include an area of up to 25 acres. For most dog owners, the main goal in having an invisible dog fence system is that it contains their dog in the yard. Most systems do this quite well by creating a barrier that sends a correction to the dogs collar when the dog approaches the barrier. Repelling is another goal for some dog owners . Users can set up an underground system to repel their dog. If users prefer that their dog stay out of the garden or away from the pool, for example, looping the restricted area into the system is quick and easy. By twisting the wire around itself, dog owners can run the wire out to the restricted zone and then loop the area with a single, untwisted wire. The twisted wire will not transmit to the collar, allowing dogs to travel freely. Once the dog enters the single-wire section, the signal will work with the collar again, keeping the dog inside the yard. With an invisible fence system, the collar works as a receiver, detecting the signal from the transmitter in a wireless fence system or from the wire in an underground electric fence system. After it detects the signal, the collar warns or corrects the dog. Since these collars simply detect a signal, adding more collars to the system is easy. Shoppers will need to buy an additional collar that is designed to work with their specific system. They also can purchase collars for small and large dogs that will work with the same invisible fence. Be sure to find an electric dog fence with a quality collar that has swappable contacts. The contacts are the two points that press against the dogs skin to provide an electrical correction. Shorter contacts work well for short-haired dogs, while the longer contacts may be necessary for thick-furred companions. Most invisible fences allow users to adjust the level of electrical correction that dogs receive when they cross the fence line. Adjustable levels are incredibly important. Sensitive dogs will feel a low level of correction and recognize that the sensation was the result of where they are standing, which is too close to the edge of standard invisible electric dog fences. However, high-energy or stubborn dogs may require a more substantial jolt to show them that theyre making a mistake. The electrical correction setting is usually on the collar in the form of a small dial. Use the lowest effective setting, as too much of a jolt may inhibit the dog from enjoying the yard. There are two accessories dog owners can add to their underground system for peace of mind and an additional layer of security: battery backup and surge protection. If users live in an area that experiences frequent power outages, a battery backup for the underground invisible fence system might be worth the investment. These devices plug in-line with the system and can provide a few days of power for an underground system. This can be particularly important if a dog is outside when a power outage occurs. The underground system can be affected by lightning strikes from up to 2 miles away. To minimize this effect, dog owners can install a surge protector that will take the brunt of these jolts. It will redirect the surge from the fence system before the surge can damage a fence or a homes electrical system. Dog owners who like a little more flexibility from the dog collar might consider an invisible fence system with a remote control, which also can be a helpful training aid. By purchasing a system with a handheld remote, users not only provide their dog with a safe place to play but also have the ability to correct other unwanted behaviors within the yard. If a dog is a jumper, users can send a correction to the collar when the dog starts jumping on guests. Likewise, if users have an area of the yard such as a garden bed or pool that theyd prefer their dog not enter, they can send a correction when the dog gets near it. These collars will work by remote control outside the fenced area as well. Just be aware that corrections do drain battery life, so on a day when the dog has been particularly mischievous and requires seemingly endless corrections, dont rely solely on the remote control to keep a dog contained. When it comes to ease of installation, wireless dog fences are by far the quickest and easiest to set up. Installation involves plugging in the transmitter to a wall outlet and then adjusting the distance users would like the invisible dome to cover. For an underground system, installation is much more involved. First, install the transmitter in an area that allows dogs to walk outside without receiving a correction. Second, loop the wire around the yard and any areas that should remain dog-free. Next, plug in the system and adjust the amount of signal that runs through the wire. The amount of signal determines how close the dog can get to the wire. Regardless of the type of system, flags are helpful to show dogs where the barrier ends. Most kits come with flags, and dogs will learn that the flags indicate the edge of the system. The flags easily push into the ground, and theyre intended only to be temporary. However, the flags can help dogs learn. There are two main types of invisible dog fences, and each has its pros and cons. The kind that shoppers may choose will have a lot to do with convenience and the shape of their property. Wireless dog fences use a transmitter to create a 360-degree radio-frequency-controlled barrier around the yard. Wireless fences also are easy to install and program. After plugging in the transmitter, users can adjust the perimeter to fit their yard. A wireless dog fence is an excellent choice if buyers have a relatively square-shaped yard, as these systems create dome-shaped, rounded perimeters. They allow pups to hop out the door (or dog door ) and have the run of the yard, save for the corners. If shoppers have a long, skinny property, they may find that a wireless fence will restrict their dog to a smaller portion of the property. Wireless dog fences come in various sizes, which range from -acre coverage to several acres. Buyers also can use multiple dog collars, keeping more than one dog safe in the yard with the same system. Underground or hybrid invisible fences use a buried wire to create a barrier for dogs. Theyre completely customizable, making them a great choice for long yards, odd-shaped properties, and areas with no-go zones. The transmitter for an underground or hybrid system doesnt need to be in a central location, so users can install it in a garage or other location without worrying about coverage. To install underground systems, users run the wire along the perimeter of the area where theyd like to allow their dog to play. Twisting the wire allows users to reach garden beds or fountains so they can block off areas without creating a physical barrier for dogs. Underground systems are offered in sizes for larger and smaller properties, allowing users to encircle their entire yard, blocking off previously mentioned gardens as well as ponds and pools as they go. Although these systems can work aboveground, theyll be more susceptible to breaking or damage. If the loop breaks, the system wont work. For those who still may have some questions about invisible dog fences, this section might help. It answers some of the most frequently asked questions. If any queries remain after reading this section, feel free to contact the manufacturers customer service line. Wireless dog fences send radio waves that the dogs collar receives. Underground dog fences send signals through the wire for the dogs collar to pick up. Depending on the dogs proximity to the edge of the invisible fence border, the strength of the frequency will change. As the dog moves closer to the border, the collar will discourage a dog from crossing the invisible fence by warning, alerting, and then correcting the dog. The reality is that the static correction does temporarily hurt. It is recommended to use the minimum amount of correction to help correct behavior. As long as you buy a high-quality kit, static correction is completely safe. A highly motivated dog can run through an invisible fence if its chasing a squirrel, for example, or if it feels the home or family is under threat. Neighboring invisible fences can interfere with each other. Two wires that run too closely together can cancel each others signal, effectively allowing your dogs to travel back and forth between yards. Yes, you can place a wire above the ground. You also can run the wire through your physical fencing and flower beds if needed. Though running your wire aboveground will work fine, doing so leaves the wire susceptible to damage from lawn mowers, string trimmers, and other yard activities. Wireless dog fences are plug and play. Just plug in the transmitter and adjust its range to work for your yard. For underground invisible fences, loop the wire around your dogs play space while also cordoning off any puppy-free zones. Both ends of the wire then tie into the transmitter, which requires a power source. You can bury your wire underground or use landscaping staples to hold it in place. Bob Vila has been Americas handyman since 1979. As the host of beloved and groundbreaking TV series including This Old House and Bob Vilas Home Again, he popularized and became synonymous with do-it-yourself home improvement. Over the course of his decades-long career, Bob Vila has helped millions of people build, renovate, repair, and live better each daya tradition that continues today with expert yet accessible home advice. The Bob Vila team distills need-to-know information into project tutorials, maintenance guides, tool 101s, and more. These home and garden experts then thoroughly research, vet, and recommend products that support homeowners, renters, DIYers, and professionals in their to-do lists.\n', "ALONG SHEEP RANCH ROAD They say good fences make good neighbors, and Wes Johnson is hoping more than 7 miles of good fence around his cattle ranch here will finally make good neighbors out of the booming local wolf population. For the past 20 years or so, this is where wolves have been coming to die, more than any place else in Minnesota. They came to eat first, preying on some of Johnsons newborn calves each spring. But then federal trappers came and killed the wolves as many as 16 in a single year, three already this year, and 86 wolves trapped and killed in this wild patch of northwestern St. Louis County since 2002. Johnsons sprawling, 1,600-acre ranch with 450 head of cows and calves has been the poster child for the ongoing conflict between a charismatic endangered species and the rancher who tries to make a living raising cattle among them. It has seemed at times during the ongoing debate over wolves that the two factions couldnt exist side-by-side. Johnson and his family have tried flagging, motion-activated sound-blaring devices, hard-kicking donkeys and even daily horseback patrols to keep wolves at bay. They also bury any dead cattle quickly before wolves come in to feast. Yet, every spring during calving season, more wolves came. And more calves died. Then more wolves died. But if the fencing works, and the wolves stay out, Johnsons cattle ranch could become a showcase example of how seemingly polarized interests can coexist. Work started last summer and, so far, about 5 miles of the ranchs 7.5 miles of perimeter have been fenced. ADVERTISEMENT Early indications are that wolves are choosing not to cross. GPS-collared research wolves have been tracked moving up to the fence, walking down the fence line and then moving on. Trail cameras also show wolves staying out where the fence is up. I think its going to work. Hell, it already is, Johnson said while driving a truck across his land. We haven't seen nearly as many wolves around since the fencing started to go up and our cows are much calmer this year than they have been. The final two miles or so of woven-wire fencing are going up this summer. The fencing was the idea of Thomas Gable, the University of Minnesota researcher who heads the Voyageurs Wolf Project, an ongoing wolf research effort that has been uncovering the behavior of northern Minnesota wolves for the past seven years. In recent years, as federal trappers worked to protect Johnsons cows, more and more research wolves including wolves wearing GPS collars as part of the Voyageurs Wolf Project were being killed on the ranch. Some may have preyed on calves. Others did not. But if they got caught on the ranch after a calf had been killed, they were taken out. Over the years 26% of all the GPS-collared wolves that have died during the Voyageurs Wolf Project research have died on Johnsons ranch even though it comprises less than 1% of the study area. Some 9% of all the wolves estimated living within the study area have been trapped and killed at the ranch. In what started as a tense meeting a few years ago, Johnson and federal trappers at first suggested that Gable move his research project. Gable said that was as impractical as Johnsons moving his ranch. But Gable countered by suggesting they find a solution that would help all sides and end the perpetual cycle of wolves wandering on to the ranch, calves being killed and then wolves being killed by trappers. The Johnson cattle ranch is at the boundary of several different wolf packs, and along a common route used by lone wolves, some sort of geographic quirk that keeps an endless supply of wolves nearby. ADVERTISEMENT It was just going to keep happening. The wolves were going in to fill the vacuum left by whatever pack they trapped out of here, Gable said. I thought there just has to be a better way. Gable offered his team of seasonal research staff to help and used his fundraising contacts to find some money. Johnson bought into the plan and has invested some $15,000 of his own money, equipment and time. And John Hart, the Grand Rapids-based district supervisor of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Division the top federal trapper in Minnesota coordinated federal help. The entire project is expected to cost about $100,000, mostly for supplies thanks to the donated labor from the Voyageurs Wolf Project crew and Johnsons own sweat equity. They got a bid at first and it was something like $300,000 for a fencing company to come out and do this. Nobody could afford that kind of money, Johnson noted. Support has come from a potpourri of sources, as varied as the U.S.D.A. National Wildlife Research Center, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the International Wildlife Coexistence Network and the Humane Society of the U.S., one of the most vehement pro-wolf, anti-trapping, anti-hunting and anti meat-eating groups in the country. I think weve ended up with a win-win situation for everyone. But it wasnt easy to pull together, Hart said. The most important thing was to have a producer like Wes buy into it. Otherwise this doesnt happen. Both 6-foot high and 4-foot high fencing is being used on the project. But Hart said previous research by his crews found 4-foot fencing is enough to keep wolves out. There werent any specs out there for wolf fencing. But we found that, for whatever reason, even though they could easily do it, they dont want to jump over, Hart said. They would rather dig underneath. ADVERTISEMENT To prevent that, the entire fence perimeter is also being lined with 2 feet of wire skirting, on the ground outside the fence, to keep wolves from digging their way onto the ranch. Johnson has been working on this ranch in some way for nearly 60 years. About 30 years ago he bought the land and expanded a few hundred acres of cleared meadow to a massive 1,600 acres of grazing and crop land. Its as if someone dropped a chunk of eastern Montana in the middle of the Minnesota north woods, with cows grazing on rolling, mostly treeless hills. It seems an unlikely location for such a big cattle operation, surrounded by the Kabetogama State Forest and county forest land with Voyageurs National Park 7 miles north as the crow flies and the Superior National Forest just down the road. It doesnt look like anything else around here, Gable noted. The Sheep Ranch was at first a horse stable, the place in the early 1900s where logging companies kept their big draft horses in summer between their winter work hauling white pines out of the woods. In the 1930s it briefly became a sheep ranch, and somehow the name stuck on the lonesome road off U.S. Highway 53 about 15 miles north of Orr. Johnson started working here in 1963 and his family has raised cattle here since the 1980s. Now his son, Bob, is helping out and granddaughter Savannah is eager to take reins on the ranch someday. Every morning during the summer, Savannah saddles her horse and rides the entire ranch perimeter. Shes ridden up on wolves attacking calves, and even has video of one such attack. Gable says he believes wolves will get used to the fence and get used to realizing they cant get around it, then move on to hunting deer and beaver, their usual north woods meals. Most of these wolves have never seen a fence before, Gable noted, adding that it will be critical to keep plugging any low spots where creeks or ravines cross under the fence where wolves will try to go under. ADVERTISEMENT Hart said a similar but much smaller fencing project around a sheep pasture near Effie seems to have solved a problem where trappers had been called in nearly every year for two decades. Since the fence was installed in 2020 there hasnt been a single wolf attack on a sheep. And no wolves have been trapped and killed. Fencing is not a prescription for every wolf problem out there. Its not going to work if you have multiple (livestock) producers in one area because you just push the problem over to the next guy, Hart said. But this place is so isolated, it works here. Wes Johnson agreed. Give them credit, they were looking for a solution that everyone could live with, Johnson said between puffs on a Marlboro. And its working. Thats the good thing. If it helps their wolves, fine. I just want my calves left alone. When wild animals are causing a problem, who you gonna call? The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Division. The agency seeks to use non-lethal measures to prevent conflicts between wild animals and farmers, ranchers and pet owners. But if those don't work the agency steps in with trapping and shooting when necessary. Last year the federal agency killed more than 1.75 million animals across the U.S. to protect agriculture, human health and vulnerable native species. More than 1 million of those were invasive European starlings that feed on agricultural crops. But the agency also took out more than 100,000 feral pigs, 66,000 invasive European pigeons and nearly 64,000 coyotes. ADVERTISEMENT The Grand Rapids-based regional staff of the federal agency also trapped and killed 152 wolves in Minnesota. Thats down from 216 wolves killed in 2020 and below the average of about 180 annually over the past decade. The program culls about 7% of Minnesota's wolves each year. While the agencys efforts are considered critical by many farmers and ranchers, some animal rights groups say it conducts overzealous and unnecessary killing when other options for wildlife control exist. In Minnesota in 2021 the agency trapped wolves at 76 sites where experts verified that wolves had attacked livestock and, in a few cases, pets. Each case of wolves killing livestock must first be verified by a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer. Many cases arent confirmed because the animal is dragged away or because its not clear what caused the death. If confirmed, the federal Wildlife Services trappers are called-in, free of charge to the livestock owner. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture also is involved by reimbursing the farmer for the loss of the animal. Wildlife Services has about 18 employees based out of Grand Rapids, most of them seasonal during the busy April-October period. The agency also culls cormorant numbers on lakes where their numbers have impacted fish populations, traps beaver where roads have been flooded and shot deer as part of culling efforts where chronic wasting disease is found or suspected, such as in Grand Rapids this past winter. Wildlife Services also removes or hazes wild animals away from airports, such as flocks of Canada geese and deer that can collide with aircraft on or near runways. In addition to killing unwanted wild animals, Wildlife Services offers farmers and others options for non-lethal wildlife control, such as flagging, fencing and hazing methods and conducts research on methods to keep wildlife out of harm's way near people. The Voyageurs Wolf Project is an ongoing effort to learn more about wolves and their prey in and around Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota's only national park, especially during summer months when little has been studied about wolf behavior. The project started small in 2012 as an effort of the National Park Service, with Thomas Gable as a graduate student helper and six GPS collars that gave wolf locations every 12 hours. In 2015 Gable came back, by then a University of Minnesota PhD student ready to dive into the effort with higher-tech, longer-life collars that pinpoint wolf locations every few minutes, every day for months on end. Since 2012 researchers have trapped and collared dozens of wolves from more than 15 packs, then investigated tens of thousands of GPS points where the animals roam, hunt, eat, build their dens and sleep. Some 17 wolves are wearing working collars this summer. ADVERTISEMENT The project also has integrated trail cameras into basic wolf research and has documented many first-evers in wolf and other animal behavior, such us the first documentation of Minnesota wolves catching and eating fish out of a stream, the first documentation of wolves using blueberries as a primary summer food and the first documentation of wolves intentionally ambushing their prey, waiting for hours along beaver trails for a beaver to show up, the first confirmation that wolves dont just chase what they kill and eat. Their research also explained how wolves can alter the landscape they live in by limiting beaver numbers and reducing beaver ponds, keeping land from being flooded. The Voyageurs Wolf Project, officially a realm of the University of Minnesota, has in the past been funded with grants from the states Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund that gets a portion of state lottery profits. This year, facing another shortfall, the project is raising money directly from the public with a URaiseMN crowdfunding campaign at tinyurl.com/4kxjvs6d . The campaign sought $100,000 to keep field work moving ahead but, as of this week, had raised nearly $120,000 from more than 2,400 donors. The Voyageurs Wolf Projects Facebook page at facebook.com/VoyageursWolfProject has nearly 185,000 followers. Minnesota has an estimated 2,700 wolves across the northern half of the state, according to a 2020 population survey and estimate by the Department of Natural Resources, by far the most of any state outside Alaska. Minnesota is the only state in the contiguous U.S. where wolves were not hunted and trapped out of existence, with a remnant population of just a few hundred wolves remaining in the far northern reaches of the state by the 1970s when the animal was given protection under the federal Endangered Species Act. Wolves in Minnesota are officially considered threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act after a federal court ruling in 2021. Wolves were briefly off the endangered list after action by the Trump administration, but the judge ruled the government acted too fast in letting states decide to aggressively trap and hunt the animals. Appeals are currently underway. No public wolf hunting or trapping will be allowed unless the court ruling is overturned or until new legislation is passed in Congress and signed by the president. The Minnesota DNR currently is developing an updated wolf management plan that will include parameters for any future wolf hunting or trapping seasons should federal protections end. Threatened status is one step up from endangered and allows the federal trapping program to cull wolves near where verified wolf attacks on livestock attacks or pets have occurred. Voyageurs National Park is relatively small at 227,000 acres on the Minnesota-Ontario border, much of which comprises large lakes, including Kabetogama, Namakan, Sand Point and Rainy. It's Minnesota's only national park, and much of it is accessible only by water. Unlike the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs is open to motorized boat and snowmobile traffic in many areas but is closed to all hunting and trapping. In addition to wolves its an area full of beaver and deer, with a fairly stable but small population of moose.\n", 'Nationwide retailer Tractor Supply has confirmed plans to build a store in Ormond Beach. Tractor Supply also is working on a store in Daytona Beach on LPGA Boulevard in Tymber Creek Village. Tractor Supply stores already are in DeLand, Deltona and New Smyrna Beach. According to its website, Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States. The companys stores sell clothing, equine and pet supplies, tractor/trailer parts and accessories, lawn and garden supplies, sprinkler/irrigation parts, power tools, fencing, welding and pump supplies and riding mowers. As the company website notes, customers can buy anything at a Tractor Supply store except a tractor. The Brentwood, Tenn.-based company, with 2,003 stores in 49 states, has discussed building a store in the 2000 block of West Granada Bloulevard with the Ormond Beach Site Plan Review Committee. In 2021 Tractor Supply, which was founded in 1938, had $12.73 billion in sales. The company employs 46,000 people. A spokesperson said the store would employ 15 people, about half of those full time. Interested persons may apply at the companys website at tractorsupply.com . The spokesperson did not respond to a question about employee salaries. No formal construction plans have been submitted to Ormond Beach and there is no schedule for submissions at this time, although the company spokesperson said in an email the store will be open in the Spring of 2023. Discussions with city staff mention a 21,000-square-foot, architecturally enhanced, pre-engineered metal building. A garden center would add another 4,000 square feet. However, the Tractor Supply spokesperson said the Ormond Beach store will be similar in size to other Tractor Supply stores, which are 15,000 square feet with the same amount of sales space outside. Outdoor sales might be a feature of Tractor Supply retail stores, but they are a problem with Ormond Beach development rules. Although city land use rules allow the store, the proposed outdoor activities cannot be allowed by city staff, but must be approved by the City Commission. Outdoor displays are not supported by city staff along Granada Boulevard. City staff also does not recommend approval of a permanent trailer area near Granada Boulevard, but would support outdoor storage on the sides or back of the site through a Special Exception to city rules or a Planned Business Development agreement, both of which require approval from the City Commission. An interesting feature, for those who follow local development projects, is planned access to the proposed Tractor Supply store through an improved Walgreens driveway. The same driveway is also proposed as an access off Granada Boulevard to the planned 300-unit Tymber Creek Apartment project just north of the proposed store. It is not known at this time how much of the commercial space next to Granada Boulevard at Tymber Creek Road would be occupied by the store. City staff also discussed an outdoor fenced display area and a 16-foot tall fence behind the building. A canopy would cover the propane tank area if the store is built. More parking would be needed for the store than proposed, or the company may apply for a variance from city rules through a Planned Business Development agreement, according to city staff Other issues discussed include landscaping, stormwater, location of a fire hydrant and sidewalk access to the store.\n', 'The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will this evening (Wednesday, March 8) discuss the potential impact of the upcoming creosote ban on fencing supply businesses, farmers and fencing contractors. Creosote is a wood preservative used to treat electricity poles, railway sleepers, agricultural and equestrian fencing and poles used in vineyards. It was first approved as a biocide in 2011. The European Chemicals Agency has classified creosote as carcinogen category 1B, which is a substance that is presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans. In November, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine ( DAFM ) confirmed that the EU had moved to ban the sale and use of creosote-containing products to treat agricultural/equine fencing. The EU agreed to renew the approval for the use of creosote in wooden railway sleepers and telecommunication poles only. The new EU regulations meant that the final sell out of containers of creosote products in Ireland had to take place by December 31, 2022. The deadline for professional users to use creosote products for treatment of fencing was on February 28, 2023. The final date for placing on the market and sale of timber treated with creosote, except for railway sleepers and telecommunication poles, is April 30, 2023. This means that farmers will not be able to purchases creosote posts after that date. The potential impact of the regulation will be discussed before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture at 7:30p.m today. Members of the committee will hear from industry representatives including James Geoghegan, of J. Geoghegan Agri Ltd., who imports and distributes creosote fencing materials. The committee is also due to hear from Richard OConnor of PDM, Irelands only registered supplier of pressure treated creosoted products, along with Tommy Williamson and Padraic McGonn who import and distribute fencing. The committee will be told that the incoming ban will result in a massive shortfall in fencing material on the market. It is understood that some retailers are reporting shortages of creosote materials as farmers are stocking up before the regulation comes into force. The committee will hear that supplies of timber treated with alternative substances to replace creosote have not yet materialised from manufacturers. It will also be claimed that farmers can be less inclined to purchase tantalised or press-treated timber as it has a much shorter lifespan than creosote fencing. Due to the new Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme ( ACRES ) and the recent opening of the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme ( TAMS ) it is anticipated that 2023 will be one of the busiest years ever for farm fencing materials. Along with continuing the grant available for fencing for sheep farmers, the new TAMS includes grant aid for cattle and equine farmers to improve their fencing. It is expected that the industry representatives will call on the committee to ask the government to seek a derogation from the EU which would allow creosote posts to be used by farmers until there are sufficient quantities of alternative products available.\n', 'NEW YORK (AP) Its only been a few days since Aaron Judge went deep. It just feels like more, with history hanging on his every swing. Judge was held without a home run for the third straight game, keeping him at 60 for the season and one shy of Roger Maris American League record, but the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Friday night. Hes getting off the right swings. Hes making good swing decisions. Its going to come, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. But it is a peek behind just how great a player he is, to that when he doesnt hit the ball out of the ballpark, hes still impacting us in a big way. Jose Trevino singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the eighth inning, and the first-place Yankees reduced their magic number to four for clinching the AL East title. Theyve won five games in a row and nine of 11. With four of Maris children in the ballpark again, Judge went 1 for 4 with a sharp single. He struck out twice and lofted a high fly to left field that excited the sellout crowd of 47,346 for a second or two. Since connecting for No. 60 on Tuesday night against Pittsburgh, the closest Judge has come to matching Maris 1961 mark was a 404-foot drive caught right in front of the center field fence Thursday. Hes just missed two the last two nights, Boone said. The slugger has two games left to catch Maris on New Yorks current homestand Saturday afternoon and Sunday night versus the rival Red Sox. After that, the Yankees head to Toronto and have just three home games remaining: Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 against Baltimore. One night after the Yankees wrapped up their sixth consecutive playoff berth, Boone and ace Gerrit Cole were ejected in a sixth-inning spat with plate umpire Brian Knight. Pinch-hitter Harrison Bader drew a two-out walk in the eighth and was credited with a stolen base when a wild pickoff attempt by Matt Strahm (3-4) allowed him to reach third. Trevino singled to center on the next pitch. Jonathan Loisiga (2-3) pitched two scoreless innings, working around a pair of one-out singles in the ninth. Alex Verdugo tied it for Boston with a three-run homer in the sixth. Tommy Pham also went deep against Cole, who has served up 31 long balls this season most in the American League. Verdugo sent a 100 mph fastball into the Yankees bullpen in right-center, one pitch after Cole thought he had an inning-ending strikeout. The right-hander dropped his head and bent over behind the mound as Verdugo took a slow trot around the bases. After the inning, Cole pointed angrily at Knight and was ejected for the first time in his career although the five-time All-Star was probably done for the night anyway after 103 pitches. It wasnt even close, Verdugo said. He wants to steal every pitch. He wants his catcher to steal it. Boone joined the argument and was tossed for the 24th time as a manager and career-high seventh this season. The damage there late is personally tough to swallow, Cole said. I think that we made some good strides today and I thought that overall I threw the ball well. Its obviously just an emotional moment. Batting in front of Judge, No. 9 hitter Aaron Hicks launched his 100th major league homer and added an RBI single. Gleyber Torres gave New York a 4-1 lead with a two-run double off starter Rich Hill in the fifth. The 42-year-old Hill retired Judge all three times they squared off, including two strikeouts. Obviously, theres history on the line and hes having an incredible season, Hill said. From a pitchers standpoint and a competitive standpoint, you want to face the best and you want to challenge the best. STAYING CONSISTENT Judge laced a hard single in the seventh and has reached base safely in a season-high 22 consecutive games. With obviously all the noise around this and the excitement around this, understandably, hes still going out there and just putting together good at-bat after good at-bat, Boone said. TRAINERS ROOM Red Sox: RHP Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder inflammation) allowed three runs over three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Worcester, throwing 57 pitches. He has been sidelined since Aug. 19 but hopes to return before the season ends. ... All-Star SS Xander Bogaerts was rested. He is batting .314 and began the night second in the AL to Judge (who dropped a point to .315). Bogaerts could be the biggest obstacle between the Yankees slugger and a Triple Crown. ... INF Christian Arroyo rejoined the team after a bout with the flu. Yankees: 1B Anthony Rizzo was rested. ... INF DJ LeMahieu (toe inflammation) has been taking batting practice and its possible he could come off the injured list next week in Toronto. UP NEXT Red Sox RHP Nick Pivetta (10-11, 4.35 ERA) starts Saturday against Domingo Germn (2-3, 3.12), who has pitched only 2 2/3 innings since Sept. 7. Judge is 5 for 11 (.455) in his career against Pivetta with two home runs both this season (No. 32 on July 16 and No. 56 on Sept. 13). Pivetta has an 8.78 ERA in seven career outings versus New York and is 0-3 with an 11.57 ERA over three starts at Yankee Stadium. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports\n'