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**Benjamin Carr, Ph.D.** @BenjaminHCCarr@hachyderm.io · 14h

Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. @BenjaminHCCarr@hachyderm.io

#USDA cuts could cause long-term damage, reverse hard-won progress
For decades, #farmer John Burk has been working to improve #soil on his #farm, taking a few extra steps to make it more resilient and productive. His efforts have paid off. An added bonus: He needs less fertilizer
Trump considers these Yield-increasing steps—which include limiting tillage, planting soil-enriching cover crops or installing water chutes to control erosion—“far left #climate” activities.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/federal-funding-freeze-endangers-climate-friendly-agriculture-progress/

A field with crops and windmills in the background

Ars Technica · 20hUSDA cuts could cause long-term damage, reverse hard-won progressBy Inside Climate News

**Bob Henry** @bobhenryphotos@mas.to · 17h

17h

Bob Henry @bobhenryphotos@mas.to

This is a very, very unusual image for me to make, but when I saw this center pivot irrigator against the sky with the sun rising in the background, well, I just couldn't help myself.

A horizontal image of a center-pivot irrigation system silhouetted against a vibrant sunset sky. Imagine a series of tall, arched metal structures, like the ribs of a giant steel dinosaur, stretching across a vast, flat field. These structures are the main supports of the irrigation system. Each arch is connected to the next, forming a continuous line that extends into the distance. The ground beneath the arches is dark and appears to be recently tilled soil. In the distance, a hazy treeline is visible. A bright, golden sun is rising near the horizon, casting a warm glow over the entire scene. The sky transitions from a deep blue at the top to a fiery orange near the horizon, where the sun is located.

#Photography #Photo #Photos

**James** @jamesbarfoote@pixelfed.social · 1d

James @jamesbarfoote@pixelfed.social

One of the many beautiful views on the road to Akaroa

#landscape #landscapephotography #akaroa #christchurch #lake #farm #hills #newzealand #travel

#travel

**RickQuiz** @QuizKid@mastodon.social · 3d

RickQuiz @QuizKid@mastodon.social

The Chicken Coop
Bend, Oregon

#RickQuisenberry #RTQ #Photography

**ken Tucky Swinson** @kenSwinson@indieweb.social · 3d

ken Tucky Swinson @kenSwinson@indieweb.social

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day.
Here's day #14

A GOAT! because they are the greatest (of all time)

This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln!

GIF

#pottery #teapot #tea

**youkha** @youkha@mastoart.social · 3d

youkha @youkha@mastoart.social

It’s a long way home.

Watercolor illustration in yellow tones of a field with a farmer walking a long way to his farm

#watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle

**ken Tucky Swinson** @kenSwinson@indieweb.social · 5d

ken Tucky Swinson @kenSwinson@indieweb.social

after taking a break for an art show (thanks all who showed up!), I'm back to my #teapot every day challenge
Here's day #12

winner winner #chicken dinner!!!

This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln!

GIF

#pottery #tea #farm

**Vacation for you’re brain** @mi.herzi@pixelfed.social · 5d

Vacation for you’re brain @mi.herzi@pixelfed.social

Tired Cutie

#chihuahua #smartphone #photography #germany #easy #farm #life #dog

#dog

**Tom** @firephoto@mastodon.social · 5d

Tom @firephoto@mastodon.social

Opening day at the swimming pool, or bathing facility.

#geese #PilgrimGeese #animals

**Lisa S Baker Art** @LisaSBaker@mastodon.sdf.org · 6d

Lisa S Baker Art @LisaSBaker@mastodon.sdf.org

Dandy Donkey Bloom - it's what's for Saturday! Have a good one! https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/dandy-donkey-bloom-lisa-s-baker.html

A canvas print of a colorful donkey next to two vibrant pinkish red flowers. Art by Lisa S Baker.

#art #arte #artwork

**Steve Henderson Fine Art** @SteveHendersonFineArt@mastodon.social · Mar 29

Mar 29

Steve Henderson Fine Art @SteveHendersonFineArt@mastodon.social

I send thanks to the buyer from North Carolina who purchased a jigsaw puzzle of

September Moon -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/september-moon-steve-henderson.html?product=puzzle

There is a mystique to moonlit nights, a sense of the magical and incandescent. May the puzzle take you to such a place, piece by piece by piece.

Jigsaw puzzle of an original oil painting depicting a farm scene on a moonlit night.

#night #moon #farm

**Vacation for you’re brain** @mi.herzi@pixelfed.social · Mar 29

Mar 29

Vacation for you’re brain @mi.herzi@pixelfed.social

Spring

#bella #germany #cat #3legcat #tripod #spring #nature #white #garden #farm

#farm

**Europe Says** @europesays@pubeurope.com · Mar 27

**INBELLA** @inbella@channels.im · Mar 26

Mar 26

INBELLA @inbella@channels.im

Prince William to appear on Clarkson’s Farm https://www.inbella.com/970325/prince-william-to-appear-on-clarksons-farm-3/ #Clarksons #etc #farm #Gossip #movies #prince #Royal #RoyalFamilies #RoyalGossip #Royals #RoyalsGossip #tv #William

**CarlataAgain** @CarlataOld@mas.to · Mar 25

Mar 25

CarlataAgain @CarlataOld@mas.to

Foggy spring morning.

2 horses in a field, silhouetted in fog with big sun rising behind them.

#horsesofmastodon #Horses #Horse

**Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmar** @yngmar@social.tchncs.de · Mar 24

Mar 24

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmar @yngmar@social.tchncs.de

This contraption has been sitting outside the garage for ages. Finally got around to inspecting it. It's a #DIY chain flail mower, no respect for life edition.

Connects to tractor, PTO gearbox driving a rotating disc below with two short lengths of chain attached.

That is how chain flail mowers are normally built, except they have a steel cage around them because they fling stones and the occasional chain.

Also, it's way too close to the rear wheels.