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Drilling Highlights include:

104.72* g/t Au over an estimated true width of 2.8m

15.77 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 3.2m

9.53 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 7.5m

(*uncut)

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 13, 2022 / Jaguar Mining Inc. ("Jaguar" or the "Company") (TSX:JAG; OTCQX:JAGGF) is pleased to announce results from recent in-mine diamond drilling and plans for deep drilling which will target additional Life of Mine Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources at its Pilar Mine Complex, located in the Iron Quadrangle in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

In-mine diamond drilling at Pilar in 2022 has targeted extensions to the mines principle and subordinate mineralized structures which are accessible from current mine development throughout the mine, and importantly, down plunge extensions to depth beyond current production areas below level 13. Drilling at shallow levels is aimed at adding production areas while deeper drilling is primarily aimed at adding to the Life of Mine and will inform long-term capital planning.

Drill intersections show results consistent with the mines current published Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource in terms of both grade and width and include several important intersections with a grade x thickness (GT) greater than 20 (please refer to Table 1 and Figure 1). Mining development and drilling in the lowermost levels of the mine continue to demonstrate consistency in the ounces per vertical metre profile of > 2000 Oz/ Vm and in the case of Level 15 show an increase in Oz/Vm to around 2500 Oz/Vm.

A directional drilling program is planned to start in Q3 2022 which will target the projected depth extensions located down plunge of the principle mineralized structures. Drilling will target mineralization below level 17 down to level 25, representing a vertical interval of approximately 400m.

Vern Baker, President, and CEO of Jaguar Mining stated: "Drilling and development at Pilar Mine has validated our expectation of continuing economic mineralization at depth. Our drilling on level 15 (currently being developed) has indicated that the ounce per vertical meter mineral resource has increased in comparison to the level 12 mineral resource. This and good intercepts below level 15 indicating continuity of economic mineralization have us encouraged to initiate a deeper drill program which can extend our resources to depth by multiple hundreds of vertical meters. Over the next year we expect to develop the next two levels (16 and 17) while building the resource base to go significantly deeper. Having some intersections with excellent grade and one very anomalous grade intercept have brought excitement to our team working on this resource extension."

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Figure 1 - Pilar Mine Long Section showing 2022 drilling intersections with grade x thickness (GT) > 20

Jaguar Mining Inc., Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Press release picture

TABLE 1

Pilar Mine 2022 drilling intersections with grade x thickness (GT) > 20

PPL1003

114.60

129.70

15.10

10.00

3.34

33.40

LFW

216.00

232.00

16.00

7.90

4.89

38.63

BF/BFIII?

202.50

228.25

25.75

7.50

9.53

71.48

BF

239.25

262.30

23.05

7.30

4.58

33.43

BF

282.25

290.00

7.75

4.50

5.64

25.38

BF

294.35

307.25

12.90

5.80

6.80

39.44

BF

PPL970

42.95

50.50

7.55

2.30

12.89

29.65

BF

PPL818

89.00

97.00

8.00

2.20

12.11

26.64

TORRE

PPL1012

176.30

182.05

5.75

3.00

8.84

26.52

LFW

PPL956

103.30

121.55

18.25

6.50

10.53

68.45

BF

FSB870

10.45

33.00

22.55

6.05

10.73

64.92

BF

PPL902

155.00

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Three cooks in the Spotlight Kitchen on Monday at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo were not too many to showcase an easy weeknight meal.

The cooks were Texas A&M AgriLife Extension family and community health county agents for Jones, Nolan and Taylor counties.

Attendees at the 6 p.m. demonstration in the AEL Building (Round Building) at the Taylor County Expo Center lined up quickly after the demonstration to sample Zucchini Garlic Bites, Simple Beef Pasta Soup and No-Bake Dark Chocolate Bars.

Chef Opal Darlene Walton simply known as Chef Darlene is host of the Spotlight Kitchen each fair day that continues through Saturday (schedule listed below). Chef Darlene or local chefs demonstrate a dish or two or three during each session.

More:How to incorporate butternut squash into fall cooking

For those unfamiliar with county extension agents, Kim Miles from Taylor County started the introductions by saying "I describe it as we're school teachers We're just not in a school setting."

"... We cover nutrition, diet, health, child development, and then, of course, we have our ag program and our 4-H program," she added.

The three recipes shared during the demonstration are part of the AgriLife Extension's Dinner Tonight - Healthy Cooking for a Healthy Texas program, with more recipes at dinnertonight.tamu.edu.

Miles handled the main course of one-pot Simple Beef Pasta Soup with canned or frozen vegetables, tomato sauce, beef broth and orzo. Cooking the stew meat before the show made the dish come together quickly.

The recipe is part of the AgriLife Extension's goal to help people eat at home more to have better control of the fat, sodium, sugar and costs of their meals, she said.

Such control can be simple, too. Miles said her mother and grandmother were home economics from the school of thinking that every food had to be cooked in a separate pot and served in a dish.

She takes a less formal approach.

"We're just going to eat off the stove at my house," Miles said as she told the family tale while putting the soup together, to audience laughter.

Precluding the entre was a healthy appetizer by Kelli Maberry designed to trick kids into eating more vegetables.

"So as parents, it's always good when you can cover up some vegetables with strong flavors where they don't even taste the vegetables and they want to eat more of them," Maberry said as she used a paper towel to squeeze out the water from a cup of grated zucchini.

Bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and several spices provide just enough of a mask to transform the squash into a "I want more" food baked in the oven.

And, eating healthy does not mean skipping desserts. Staci Winders demonstrated No-Bake Dark Chocolate Bars, with the hardest step waiting for the chocolate to melt on the stovetop.

Peanut butter, dark chocolate and rolled oats elevate the nutritional value of the bars sweetened with honey instead of processed sugar, Winders said.

"This is an actual healthy snack," she said.

The extension agents conduct cooking classes and demonstrations throughout the year that are open to the public. Miles said one on canning is in the works in response to several requests.

To learn more about upcoming classes in the three counties, visit their websites taylor.agrilife.org, jones.agrilife.org and nolan.agrilife.org.

Chef Darlene handled Monday's 4:30 p.m. session on healthy snacks available from Spotlight Kitchen sponsor H-E-B.

While praising the granola bars, microwave popcorn with sprinkled seasonings and other organic snack options from the San Antonio-based grocery store, she shared some proper knife-handling skills. The first is having a sharp knife.

"A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife. Why? Because when you're cutting you have to use force on that knife," Chef Darlene said.

A second tip is placing a flat paper towel or two under a cutting board to keep it from sliding, turning or slipping.

And, here's the big no-no: Placing your index finger on the spine of the blade while cutting. It's a kitchen crime some Food Network celebrity cooks have committed, she said, until they had additional culinary training.

The fingers should be on the knife handle behind the blade bolster for maximum control, said Chef Darlene as she held a knife incorrectly and then correctly.

"I want you to look professional, and also in control of the knife," Chef Darlene said.

More:West Texas Fair & Rodeo 2022: What and when for the annual almost-fall event

Where: East end of the Taylor County Expo Center grounds, AEL Building (Round Building), during the West Texas Fair & Rodeo

WEDNESDAY

2:30 p.m. Lytle Lane & Cattle, with Lindsay Flores

4:30 p.m. Texas Family Popcorn, with Toni Adams; H-E-B gift card giveaway

6 p.m. Life of Pie, with Leslie and Cory Bivens

THURSDAY

4:30 p.m. H-E-B "My Texas Table"

5:30 p.m. H-E-B "My Texas Table," gift card giveaway

6 p.m. Stalling Time Beer & Bistro, charcuterie board

7 p.m. The Winery at Willow Creek, with Maddy Green

FRIDAY

4:30 p.m. H-E-B "My Texas Table"

5:30 p.m. H-E-B "My Texas Table," gift card giveaway

6 p.m. The Local, with Chef Cody Enriquez

7 p.m. H-E-B "My Texas Table"

SATURDAY

2:30 p.m.. H-E-B "My Texas Table"

4:30 p.m. Sweet Thyme, with Misty Lowe and Mandi Sims

6 p.m. H-E-B "My Texas Table," gift card giveaway

7 p.m. H-E-B "My Texas Table"

(courtesy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension)

Ingredients

1 cup zucchini, grated and well drained

1 egg

1/3 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup reduce-fat Parmesan cheese, grated fine

1 clove garlic, grated fine

2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped*

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped*

1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped*

1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped*

1/4 teaspoon cumin powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

* A reduced amount of dried herds can be substituted for the fresh.

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. Grate or shred zucchini into fine pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel, or ring moisture out in a cheesecloth.

3. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.

4. Form a tablespoon of the mixture into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Yields about 20 balls.

(courtesy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension)

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew, cubed

4 cups low-sodium beef broth

1 (29-ounce) can unsalted mixed vegetables (frozen can be substituted)

1 (8-ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce

2 ounces orzo, uncooked

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a pot, brown the meat over medium-high heat.

2. Stir in the beef broth, mixed vegetables and tomato sauce.

3. Add the orzo, reduce the heat, and cook for about 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Yields 4 servings.

(courtesy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension)

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup honey

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup dark chocolate morsels

2 cups rolled oats

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, met together the peanut butter, honey and butter.

2. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate chips and stir until melted.

3. Stir in the oats, vanilla and cocoa powder.

4. Line a 9- by 9-inch pan with parchment paper. Spread the peanut butter mixture into the pan. Refrigerate until hardened, about 2 hours. Cut into 12 bars.

Laura Gutschke is a general assignment reporterand food columnist and manages online content for the Reporter-News. If you appreciate locally driven news, you can support local journalistswith adigital subscription to ReporterNews.com.

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The world's most revolutionary business leaders have a habit of thinking big and redefining what's possible. From Peter Diamandis' interest in stem cell technology to Sergey Brin's $1 billion investment in an anti-aging lab in 2016, billionaires and elite achievers see opportunity where the rest of the world sees closed doors.

Radical life extension sounded like science-fiction when futurist Ray Kurzweil wrote about "living long enough to live forever" 18 years ago, but the anti-aging market is worth an estimated $65 billion today. The funding might even double in the next eight years, and all that research means you stand a good shot at living many decades longer than your ancestors. Of course, that will only happen if you stick around long enough to access the technology.

While those miracle drugs won't be available for years, there are things you can do right now to battle the effects of aging. And if living into the next millennium is part of your master plan, you need to stay healthy and vibrant today so you don't die before Alphabet or Amazon finds the cure for aging.

What can you do to stay healthy and fight the aging process today? I'm not going to drone on about antioxidants, exercise and getting enough sleep. You probably already know about those things.

Instead, I'm going to focus on something many high achievers overlook as they run from one massive goal to the next. I'm going to dive into mindset and explore how a permanent mental shift can potentially improve your physical health. As a human potential coach, I've seen countless clients, including CEOs of billion-dollar businesses, achieve extraordinary breakthroughs that result in healthier, metabolically younger bodies and minds.

Let's be clear, nobody comes to me for wishful thinking or daily affirmations. Every day, CEOs and other high achievers face people who try to tell them what they want to hear, but I do the opposite. I tell them what they need to hear because positive thinking alone without a massive shift in their underlying belief system won't get them very far. If that actually worked, I could point them to a new-age TikTok page and be done with it.

The kind of transformation I'm talking about demands rigorous honesty and self-awareness. It involves looking at your life in its entirety, seeing how every element fits together to identify what's working and what isn't. Are you earning seven or eight figures per year while neglecting your marriage? Have you built a thriving business but struggle to maintain morale because your employees are afraid of you? Are your relationships and health suffering because work consumes your life?

These are just a few of the challenges high-achievers face. Many go years without addressing the so-called elephant in the room, and over time it eats away at their mental and physical health. It often isn't until some friend, colleague or coach comes along and nudges them toward seeing that giant elephant. Only then do they decide to make a change, and that's when real transformation happens.

Through deep, impactful work that elicits emotion, you can rewrite beliefs and change behavior patterns. After all, beliefs are at the root of what we think, how we feel and what we do. By changing your deeply ingrained beliefs, you can unlock your own creative genius and radically transform every aspect of your life.

The kind of results are varied, and I can only speak to specific improvements from my clients some of whom have seen positive changes when it comes to various health problems. While the results like improved physical appearance or better outcomes from disease may not look the same for each person, transformation is possible through the deep, impactful work clients perform.

It should be no surprise these days that the mind and the body are closely connected, and that living a life where your thought patterns align with your vision and your values leads to a stronger, healthier body.

Researchers at Harvard University studied thousands of patients and found that a form of mindset modification called resilience training resulted in a 43% drop in the use of medical services. After growing stronger mentally and developing a deeper sense of purpose, the test subjects reported fewer illnesses and required less treatment.

Countless additional studies have shown a similar correlation, suggesting that a stronger, healthier mind slows down the aging process.

The path to a better mind-body connection begins with a personal mental revolution. I call this developing mental excellence. Billionaires are driven to achieve excellence in all areas, from business to family life. Complete success begins with mental excellence, and everything else flows from there.

This raises an important question. What leads highly successful people to pursue this type of profound transformation in the first place?

Many of my clients come to me because, despite their gorgeous homes, impressive portfolios and beautiful families, they remain unfulfilled on some level. They've done amazing things, but some part of them has bought into the myth that they cannot truly have it all. That belief is holding them back.

If this is how you're feeling today, I'm here to dispel the myth. I believe you can have it all financial and business success, fulfilling relationships, optimal health and enduring happiness. My clients prove this to me every day.

But mental excellence doesn't happen by chance. Great lives don't just happen they are created. If you're ready to begin that inner work, here is a quick, simple exercise that will get you started.

Grab a pen and paper and start writing about everything that isn't working in your life. How is your mental health? Physical health? How is your sleep? How is your marriage? Your happiness? Your confidence? Are you at peace? Do you feel that you are performing at your peak potential?

You can write in long form, or you can simply rate each category from 1 to 5 (5 being perfect). The only requirement is rigorous honesty. People always try to look good, and as much as I understand it, this is not the time. If you can resist the temptation to stroke your ego, this exercise will give you a great deal of clarity. It will spell out where you are now and show you where you need to focus, which is the first step toward mental excellence.

What often stands in the way of a brilliant, thriving life are the blind spots that even the world's most powerful people fail to see. The good news is that once these men and women become aware of those blind spots, they can use their focused, driven nature to transform their mental state.

This expansion of consciousness has a cascading effect that can help make them stronger and more effective in every arena. It can support an exponential transformation that empowers them to take complete control of their lives, reach new heights and thoroughly dominate the competition.

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As most readers are likely aware, the Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 846, which aims to extend the Diablo Canyon nuclear powerplant (Diablo Canyon) to 2030. The Governor quickly signed the legislation that largely mirrored the draft legislation that he had first proposed. But those who believe that the extension is now a done deal should take a closer look at the various opportunities specifically established by the legislation where the extension could be quietly shelved either by the Governor or by various federal and state agencies. The legislation also establishes several public processes where opponents may eventually block the extension.

The initial proposal to extend Diablo Canyon came from Governor's office in mid-August. While the bill ultimately received bipartisan support in a 69-3 vote in the Assembly and a 31-1 vote in the Senate, numerous legislators expressed frustration stemming from the last-minute introduction of the bill and several significant changes made through the legislative process to address the concerns of various legislators with the initial proposal. Most importantly, these changes include a number of preconditions that must be achieved prior to Diablo Canyon's extension essentially providing extension opponents new venues beyond the Legislature to try to fight the extension or allowing Governor Newsom or these state and federal agencies to pull the plug on the extension at a later date.

First, the legislation expressly acknowledges that the new retirement dates for Diablo Canyon are conditioned on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission extending the powerplant's operating licenses and receipt of U.S. Department of Energy funding. These processes are not slam dunks and pitfalls remain with each.

Second, the legislation expressly provides that the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission may determine that operations at Diablo Canyon should not be extended. Opponents will use these venues to try to show that extension is not cost-effective or that reliability does not demand Diablo Canyon's extension.

We still think that the extension of Diablo Canyon will happen if the political will remains throughout the processes established in the new legislation. However, interested parties should monitor these various venues closely, especially if the political climate changes.

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Did California Truly Extend the Life of Diablo Canyon? Only Time Will Tell. - JD Supra

AMES, Iowa Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to strengthen rural communities and support youth during the new school year.

Youth mental health remains at the forefront of many peoples minds. Over the last few years, youth mental health challenges have continued to rise. In response, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach continues to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to community members statewide.

This program provides adults with tools they can use to identify when a youth (ages 6-18) in their life might be struggling with a mental health and/or substance use problem.

Research shows that half of all mental illnesses begin by the age of 14 and 75% begin by age 25. Recovery from mental illness is possible and likely, but the sooner a person receives appropriate treatment, the better the outcome, said Demi Johnson, behavioral health program specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

ISU Extension and Outreach will offer Youth Mental Health First Aid on Oct. 7 and Nov. 7, and both classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. All virtual classes require pre-registration and approximately two hours of pre-work. Private classes for groups of 15-30 participants are also available upon request.

The cost is $55. However, adults identifying as or working with farm families can register at no cost for any of these programs by using the code AGPRO when registering, thanks to current grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture. To register, go to https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/MHFA.

Participants will learn how to connect youth to appropriate support and resources when necessary. A five-step action plan will be taught to guide participants through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support.

Everyone can benefit from taking a mental health first aid course. Learning more about mental health can help reduce the stigma associated with behavioral health problems. When we can recognize signs of trouble, we can help young people get the assistance they need, said Johnson.

For more information, contact Demi Johnson at demij@iastate.edu.

Iowa Concern, offered by ISU Extension and Outreach, provides confidential access to stress counselors and an attorney for legal education, as well as information and referral services for a wide variety of topics. With a toll-free phone number, live chat capabilities and a website, Iowa Concern services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week at no charge. To reach Iowa Concern, call 800-447-1985; language interpretation services are available. Or visit the website, https://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/, to live chat with a stress counselor one-on-one in a secure environment. Or email an expert regarding legal, finance, stress or crisis and disaster issues.

Finding Answers Now. As Iowans deal with disruptions to their families and communities, this website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/disaster-recovery provides information to help you cope with concerns about stress and relationships, personal finance, and nutrition and wellness.

Project Recovery Iowa offers free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans needing support. Counselors are available 24/7. Iowans of all ages may join groups online to find support and learn creative strategies for coping with the effects of the pandemic. To request support, go to https://projectrecoveryiowa.org/ or call the Iowa Warm Line at 1-844-775-9276.

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The Ministry of the Interior of Finland has announced that it will extend the validity of residence permits for Ukrainian refugees based on temporary protection.

According to the Ministry, the legislative project will be extended from September 12, 2022, to March 31, 2023, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

As the Ministry explains, refugees from Ukraine will not need to apply for an extension of their residence permit.

In addition, the Ministry stated that the residence permit card is issued to Ukrainians in order for them to be able to show they are legally staying in Finland, in order to avoid any possible complications in their everyday life in this country.

Unfortunately, it seems that the war in Ukraine will continue for a long time. This means that the need for assistance will also continue. It is our duty to stand with Ukraine and help the war refugees who have arrived in Finland, the Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen said, commenting on the extension of the law.

Currently, the temporary protection in the EU lasts for one year from the entry into force of the Implementing Decision of the Council, in the case of Ukrainians, until March 4, 2023. However, the protection will be extended for one year automatically unless the Council decides to end it. In addition, the Council can also decide to extend the temporary protection for more than one year.

Meanwhile, based on the Temporary Protection Directive, the total duration cannot exceed three years.

While the decision is in force, Finland and all other EU Member States are obligated to grant temporary protection to the group specified in the decision and a residence permit to indicate it. Finland has issued residence permits based on temporary protection to about 37,000 people who have fled Ukraine. It is estimated that the number will be approximately 48,000 by the end of the year, the statement issued by the Ministry reads.

Recently, an online survey conducted by the same Ministry revealed that out of 2,136 surveyed Ukrainian refugees who resettled in Finland, about 27 per cent of them stated that they no longer plan to return to Ukraine.

Such data show that a third or 33 per cent of them had decided to return to Ukraine after the end of the war.

According to the survey data, about 51 per cent of respondents had applied for temporary protection in Finland because of Finlands good reputation. At the same time, 43 per cent applied because of friends and relatives and another 18 per cent for employment and study purposes.

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MOSCOW, Idaho A two-year study by Boise State University and University of Idaho probes how wildfire smoke affects potato crops and seeks to identify smoke-resilient potato varieties.

Farmers know potato crops grown during seasons of heavy, extended wildfire smoke generally have smaller yields and worse quality. Past studies have identified some smoke components, such as ozone, that could impair potato growth, but limited research has largely left the underlying chemical relationships unexplained. This work tests industrys smoke-harm theory in controlled environments, allowing researchers to investigate the effects individual smoke compounds impart on Idahos flagship crop.

Observations from industry started all of this. When we have had bad, smoky years, yields are down and processing quality is down. Our hypothesis is smoke exposure causes that, said Mike Thornton, a professor in UofIs Department of Plant Sciences.

Thornton and Boise State Chemistry Department Chair Owen McDougal are analyzing smokes chemical effects on potatoes. The study also evaluates if certain potato varieties are more immune to smokes damage. Researchers will present preliminary findings this winter at potato industry meetings. Full results are expected for release after the 2023 harvest.

The existing understanding of smokes influence on potatoes points to a mixed bag. Several smoke components are suspected to affect potato crops, such as brown and black carbon, volatile organic compounds and even disease spores. Smoke reduces available light and raises nighttime humidity worsening environmental conditions for potato growth. But other parts of smoke, such as carbon dioxide, may be advantageous for plants.

This is the first time, at least in our review of academic research, that anybody has tried to do this on a large scale, Thornton said.

The new research involves subjecting three potato varieties Clearwater, Alturas and Russet Burbank to smoke emitted from pine needles, sage brush and wood. Burnt in a commercial smoker attached to a mixing drum, the blend attempts to emulate wildfire smoke. The smoke is piped to potato plots, where plastic covers trap smoke in with plants, while other control potato plants grow in a smoke-free environment to let researchers compare outcomes. Daily potato smoke treatment at the UofI Parma Research and Extension Center began July 11 and ended Aug. 18.

The two-year project is funded by $125,000 from the federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, authorized by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

McDougal, director of the Boise State Food and Dairy Innovation Center, will oversee chemical analysis into possible changes potatoes experience from smoke exposure. Analysis occurs immediately after harvest, after six months in storage and after the potatoes are turned into frozen fries.

It will tell us what differences there are between a control and a treatment potato so we can pinpoint which metabolites chemicals within a potato change due to exposure to smoke, McDougal said.

Fries analyzed for the experiment will be processed at the UofI Food Technology Center in Caldwell.

Noticing potatoes dont seem to store well after intense wildfire years, McCain Foods lent expertise toward the project. Representatives from UofI, McCain Foods and Boise State serve on an advisory committee that oversees the research project.

Thornton anticipates applying similar research methods in future seasons to replicate the smoke study with other crops, including onions.

Note: Courtesy photos are available for download. Please contact Kyle Pfannenstiel at kylecp@uidaho.edu or 208-329-8947 for assistance.

Owen McDougalBoise State University Chemistry Department Chair, Professor208-426-3964owenmcdougal@boisestate.edu

Mike SharpBoise State University Director of Media Relations208-426-1597mikesharp@boisestate.edu

Mike ThorntonUniversity of Idaho Professor of Plant Sciences208-722-6701, Ext. 211miket@uidaho.edu

John OConnellUniversity of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life SciencesAssistant Director of Communications208-530-5959joconnell@uidaho.edu

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SYRACUSE, Ind. (WANE) The National Weather Service Northern Indiana office has announced a radar outage will occur in September for approximately two weeks. The outage is planned to begin on Monday, September 12th.

The outage is due to a major upgrade to the pedestal of the radar. The upgrade is part of the weather services Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). The program is designed to extend the life of the radar. The first part of the project replaced the radars signal processor. The second part refurbished the radars transmitter. The current phase of the program is to replace and refurbish the radars pedestal. After this part is completed, eventually the final phase of refurbishing the equipment shelters surrounding the radar will be completed. The entire $135 million program is expected to be completed in 2023 after servicing the 159 operational weather service radars.

The pedestal is responsible for antenna rotation and positioning to capture data in all directions. It has been over 25 years since the pedestal has been replaced, which is longer than the recommended life-span. The goal of replacing the pedestal is to keep the radar functioning for another 20 or more years.

In order to complete this phase of the project, the radome of the radar and the pedestal will need to be removed from the radar and then reinstalled when work on the pedestal is completed. This will require the use of a crane and specific weather conditions. These components are extremely heavy and a wind over 18 mph will halt the removal or reinstallation process. The pedestal itself is around 16 feet tall and weighs approximately 15,000 pounds. Weather permitting, the radome and pedestal will be removed on Friday, September 16th for renovations.

While the radar is down, you will not be able to access radar data that relies on the NWS Northern Indiana radar. During the downtime, other nearby radars that can be used are Indianapolis, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Wilmington, and Detroit. You can access any of these surrounding radar sites by visiting this link. If you use our WANE Weather App, do not worry. You can still use a national radar that relies on a blend of radars nearby while the Northern Indiana radar is down.

Michael Lewis, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service Northern Indiana office, says the radar being down will not significantly impact their ability to monitor the latest weather conditions and issue weather alerts. They have to maintain their radar and they will rely on data from other radar sites while their radar is down. The offices purpose is to save lives regardless of where the data comes from. They issue warnings based on the best radar data, the most current spotter information they can get, the partner inputs they get from their local media stations, and emergency managers.

To learn more about the radar outage and the SLEP program, visit this link on the National Weather Service Northern Indiana website.

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Renault Trucks will set up a vehicle disassembly plant to recycle serviceable parts from trucks being scrapped to reuse in other vehicles.

It is part of the French automakers effort to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. Renault Trucks Used Parts Factory is among the first steps in repurposing and remanufacturing operations for used trucks conducted respectively in Renaults facility in Bourg-en-Bresse and its plant in Limoges. At this industrial facility located in Vnissieux, the brands trucks will be dismantled and their parts reused.

The automaker says it has been investing in its circular economy over the past five years, applying a three-pronged approach that consists of regenerating, repurposing and recycling trucks. At the same time, it is conducting numerous initiatives to extend the lifetime of the vehicles it sells. For example, used trucks are remanufactured at the Used Trucks Factory and are updated with the latest technologies in the reconditioning center in Lyon. There also are used special-series models for sale.

The Used Parts Factory is an extension of this strategy where an industrial site is devoted entirely to recycling trucks and reusing the parts and raw materials recovered from them.

The 32,300 sq.-ft. (3,000 sq.-m) plant built near Renault Trucks logistics center is designed to handle used vehicles with high mileage, along with some parts that still have substantial potential for reuse.

End-of-life Renault trucks will enter the factory where operators will remove the components previously identified as suitable for reuse, including engine, gearbox, cabin, fuel tank, bumpers and deflectors.

Once the parts intended for reuse have been removed, the other components will be recycled. The rails, for example, will be cut up and sent to the nearby foundry. The metal extracted from the parts will be used to manufacture a new vehicle.

The components intended for reuse will then be checked, cleaned and labeled for listing and traceability purposes. These used spare parts will be sent to the nearby Renault Trucks spare parts store, just like new spare parts, and made available to dealers on the manufacturers online spare parts marketplace. These used spare parts will be covered by a manufacturers warranty and their cost will be significantly lower compared to new spare parts.

Regarding used parts for its old vehicle ranges, Renault Trucks is continuing to work with Indra Automobile Recycling and will offer its dealership network a range of parts obtained through dismantling operations carried out by the recycling specialist.

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A tragedy recently struck in Towner County, N.D. a triple-murder suicide that took the lives of four individuals, according to the countys sheriff department. So far only one victim of the tragedy has been identified Leeds farmer Doug Dulmage.

Dulmage is described by his friends and family as being a pillar of the farming community, who served as Benson County Farm Bureau president and as a volunteer first responder. He was a quiet and gentle leader who had a great passion for agriculture, says North Dakota Farm Bureau President Daryl Lies.

No further details have been made public at this time. But the tragedy is a reminder to the rural community, especially those in agriculture, that situations rife with anxiety and tension are common. And with the stress of harvest season here, North Dakota State University Extension specialists share ways to respond to people in emotional or mental distress.

Knowing what to watch for in friends, family and community members can start a course of action to help individuals in distress.

Some of the signs of distress can be shown as:

After recognizing one or more of these signs of distress, the specialist say to express your concerns to the person. For example, inquire about stressful circumstances brought up by the individual, share that youve noticed their absence for their usual morning coffee, or simply say youre concerned for their health and want to help.

If the person has had prolonged periods of distress, mentions self-harm or suicide, exhibits confusion or isolation, makes ending statements such as I cant go on anymore, or makes statements about hurting or killing others, NDSU Extension says you need to consider if they pose an imminent threat to themselves or others right away. Talk with the individual if you can, asking more about behaviors exhibited in these warning signs.

Sometimes deciphering what behaviors should be immediately concerning versus someone experiencing a rough week can be difficult. Behaviors can be lumped into three categories:

1. Imminent danger is clearly present. Such a situation would require immediate professional intervention. Examples include:

These situations are serious and should immediately lead to calling 911. If you feel safe, stay with the person until help arrives and talk to them to gather any information you can. If the person becomes violent or has a gun, immediately leave and call 911.

2. Threat of imminent danger is unclear. Situations that could be unclear about the presence of imminent danger includes:

In these circumstances, NDSU Extension says to stay with the person, and call or text a local or national suicide prevention lines (988 for call; 800-273-8255 for call or text). If the person is not a family member, ask the person for permission to contact their family. If the person leaves and youre concerned for their safety, call 911.

3. No danger is present. Sometimes situations in life can lead to difficult times without the presence of imminent danger. Seeing a person crying or angry after getting off of the phone, saying things are difficult financially or otherwise is normal as long as there are no other warning signs.

Seeing a co-worker or friend deal with a major family illness can be struggling to emotionally manage, but again as long as there are no accompanying warning signs this can be normal.

For these instances, reach out and as much as you are comfortable with to listen and provide support. Make plans to check in with them again soon, and discuss options for counseling services or other help for the person. If other warning signs begin to emerge, remember how to determine the presence of imminent danger.

While there may be stigma in the agriculture industry when it comes to asking for mental health support or offering that support to another, NDSU Extension says that your health is important. Life stresses can be overwhelming, and that doesnt make anyone weak, just human.

Feeling stress, or being exhausted or blue doesnt make anyone a failure, the specialists say. These feelings can be similar to a check engine light on your vehicle. They may mean that a break is needed to focus on your most important asset in farming and ranching your health.

For more ways to help yourself and community members, check out NDSU Extensions publication on recognizing warning signs of distress.

Check out these resources offering help on depression, anxiety, suicide risk or substance abuse:

211. A call to 211 connects you to a 24-hour helpline for health and human services information. Visit myfirstlink.org for further resources.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 988, or call or text 800-273-8255 for 24-hour crisis support in the case of suicidal or mental health issues.

Crisis Text Line. Text the word HOME to 741741 across the country to connect with a trained crisis counselor for assistance 24/7.

Local help. Many communities have mental health resources through clergy members, medical professionals, emergency room personnel, mental health professionals, school counselors, social workers or other professionals.

911. Always call 911 for any emergency situation where an imminent threat is determined.

NDSU Extension contributed to this article.

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