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Trio of Basin Cougars named All-District
Copper Basin Cougar baseball players, from left, Isaac Deal, Bryce Walden, and Avery Crowder, display their All-District awards. Copper Basin Cougar baseball players, from left, Isaac Deal, Bryce Walden, and Avery Crowder, display their All-District awards. Three players from this year’s 2023 Copper Basin Cougar baseball team have been awarded All-District honors. Senior Isaac Deal, junior Avery Crowder, and fellow junior Bryce Walden all ... Premium Content is available to subscribers only.
The Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool: A relational database and decision interface tool
CSTV Critical Soil Test Value FRST Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool 1 INTRODUCTION The Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST) Project is a collaborative effort involving most land grant institutions, USDA branches, and several nonprofit organizations and private industry partners.
Luke Holloway NAIA Player of the Week
Luke Holloway shows the form that helped earn him NAIA Player of the Week honors. Luke Holloway shows the form that helped earn him NAIA Player of the Week honors. Former Fannin County Rebel and current Cumberland Phoenix quarterback Luke Holloway was recently named NAIA Offensive Player of the Week, as well as the Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the...
CB softball season ends in region showdown
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars headed into the Region 3 softball tournament with a whole lot of confidence, as the regular season champions, as well as the district tournament champions. The Lady… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars win district softball championship
Subhead Victory: Lady Cougars roll over district competition The Copper Basin Lady Cougars looked to cap off a great season in District 5A, by capturing the tournament championship, on top of winning the regular season title as well. The Lady Cougars took on… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars sweep doubleheader in Hayesville
Lady Cougars win twice! Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar softball team traveled to Hayesville, North Carolina on Monday, April 29 to take on the Lady Yellow Jackets for a doubleheader. The Lady Cougars pounded out 17 hits over… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars lead early in lopsided win over Polk
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars paid a visit to long time rival Polk County Friday, April 26. Before the fans could even get in their seats, the ballgame was practically over. Copper Basin scored 11… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars win big twice
Subhead Copper Basin scores 27 runs in doubleheader Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar softball team hosted CSLA for a doubleheader Friday, April 5, at Copper Basin High School. The Lady Cougars’ bats came alive in both games, bashing 32 hits over the t... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars win 5-2 over McMinn Central
Special to The News Observer The Copper Basin Lady Cougar softball team hosted McMinn Central Monday, March 11, looking to pick up some early season momentum. The Lady Cougars scored all the runs… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars win District Championship
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars are shown with their District Championship trophy following their victory over Sale Creek. From left are Alyvia Harris, Claire Ledford, Addison Hyatt, Sarah Collis, Riley Akens, Cora Kimsey, Zoe Green, Riley Hall, Kendra Deal, Alexis Hyatt, Peyton Grabowski, and Kloie Ballew.
Cougars defeat Whitwell
Copper Basin’s Cougars hosted Whitwell Friday, February 9, to wrap up the regular season home schedule, as district tournaments will get cranked up in the next two weeks. It was also Senior Night,… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars defeat Polk
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars looked to stay on a roll Thursday, February 1, as they welcomed bitter rival Polk County to Copper Basin High School. The basketball game stayed close for most of the… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Fannin County High School flag football standouts honored at banquet
Members of the Fannin County High School flag football team who gathered for their end-of-year banquet are, from left, back; Airianna Galloway, Cayley Gaddis, Adia Galloway, Brayden Whitener, Callie Ensley, Stephanie Kirk, Anna Beth Minear, Jayden Bailey, Addison Smith, Emma Shaw, Bridgett Allen, Aylah Johnson, and Caitlin O’Mara; and, front, Mikayla Holloway, Jordan Golden, Karmah Eaton, Leia Crawford, Natalie Middleton, and Adrian Knight.
Accomplishments remembered at Fannin High football banquet
The Fannin County football team held their annual banquet Wednesday, January 10. It was a great night to look back on team and individual accomplishments, and celebrate the 2023 football season. One… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars never trail in Whitwell win
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars traveled to Whitwell Friday, January 5, to take on the Lady Tigers in an important out of district matchup. Junior Zoe Green, sophomore Alexis Hyatt, and freshman Kloie… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Cougars win big over Whitwell
The Copper Basin Cougars took to the road Friday, January 5, to take on the Whitwell Tigers, as they looked to get some momentum going into the meat of their district schedule. Five of the Cougars… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars crush South Pitt
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars hosted South Pittsburg Friday, December 15, for a non-district basketball game. The game stayed close until the second quarter, when the Lady Cougars pulled ahead and… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars gain victory over Towns
The News Observer The Copper Basin Lady Cougars tipped off their 2023-2024 season on the road, as they traveled to Hiawassee, Georgia, to take on Towns County Tuesday, November 14. Copper Basin hung tough, but the… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Cougars post huge win over Nantahala
The News Observer Copper Basin’s Cougar basketball team tipped off their 2023-2024 season Thursday, November 16, as they hosted Nantahala at Copper Basin High School. The Cougars raced out to a 38-8 lead at halftime… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars defeat Lady Hawks
The News Observer Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar basketball team welcomed Nantahala to Copper Basin High School Thursday, November 16, for their first home game of the 2023-2024 season. The Lady Cougars jumped out on top… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Copper Basin picks up big district win
Copper Basin’s Cade Dean looks downfield for a receiver earlier this season. Copper Basin’s Cade Dean looks downfield for a receiver earlier this season. The Copper Basin Cougars seemed to embrace Friday the 13th as they traveled to take on Lookout Valley Friday, October 13. Copper Basin wasn’t exactly like Jason Voorhees, but they sure did put a ...
Lady Cougars fall in district
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars traveled to Chattanooga Tuesday, October 3, to start the District 4-A Volleyball Tournament at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences. In the semi-finals, Copper… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Cougars earn top spot entering post season
Peyton Grabowski sets up a shot for the Lady Cougars. She scored six kills against Tellico last Thursday. Riley Hall makes a big return for the Lady Cougars. The senior had five aces and six kills as Copper Basin beat Tellico Plains to claim the top spot in district tourney seeding. Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar volleyball team started their postseason by hosting Tellico Plains Thursday, September 28, at Copper Basin High School.
Basin wins in three at CGLA
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars volleyball team hit the road Tuesday, September 19, to take on Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. The second match in as many weeks went the same as a week earlier,… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Copper Basin scores win over Polk Co.
Nicole Marrie sets up a shot for the Lady Cougars in volleyball action earlier this year. She had nine aces against Polk County. Nicole Marrie sets up a shot for the Lady Cougars in volleyball action earlier this year. She had nine aces against Polk County. Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar volleyball team hosted arch-rival Polk County Thursday, September 14 at Copper Basin High School. The Lady Cougars dominated the Lady Wildcats, beating them in three se... Premium Content is available to subscribers only.
Copper Basin posts first victory of season
It was a busy night at Copper Basin High School Friday, September 8, when the Cougars hosted the Titans from New Faith Christian Academy. The Cougars welcomed the Recreation League players and… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Basin beats Polk
Nicole Marie (#13) sets up a return for the Lady Cougars as Sarah Collis (#7) waits. Copper Basin’s Lady Cougar volleyball team traveled to take on their rival Polk County Tuesday, August 29, in Benton. After losing the first set 25-22, the Lady Cougars stormed back and swe... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Copper Basin’s season opener spoiled by rival Polk County
The Copper Basin Cougars kicked off their 2023 season Friday, August 18, as they hosted long-time rival Polk County at Copper Basin High School. It was a perfect night for football and both sides of… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Ramsey looking to build on dynasty
Scott Ramsey stands ready to defend his Fearless Forecaster dynasty as the panel of football prognosticators sharpens their skills for another year. Ramsey has taken home the championship three of the last five years, including the 2022 season title. He’s shown with John Spargo who directs the forecasting panel every week. Well folks, it’s that time of the year again. It is time to gear up for another season of the Fearless Football Forecasters.
Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars honored for softball excellence
The 2023 Copper Basin Lady Cougars placed five players on the All-District first team. Senior Destiny Pittman, freshman Alexis Hyatt, freshman Angie Graves, junior Taylee Hall, and junior Riley Hall… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Nick Dean inducted into Hall of Fame
Nick Dean gets a hit while playing for Maryville College. He has been inducted into the Conference USA South Hall of Fame. Nick Dean takes the throw at second base on a pick-off attempt of Centre College’s Forrest Goodwin during the fourth inning. Nick Dean holds a host of records at Maryville College. He was twice named conference Player of the Year. Former Fannin County High School athlete Nick Dean was recently inducted into the Conference USA South Hall of Fame’s 2023 class.
Recalibrating the Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test for No-Till
By: Charles White, Heather Karsten, PH.D., Robert Meinen and John Spargo In many corn production systems, 50% or more of the nitrogen (N) taken up by a corn crop comes from mineralized soil organic matter. Mineralization is the N cycling process where organic N, which is contained in manure, cover crops, previous crop residues and soil organic matter, is converted by microbes into ammonium, which is then rapidly converted to nitrate.
Lady Cougars advance in post season tourney
Subhead By John Spargo The Copper Basin Lady Cougars looked to keep moving on in the postseason as they hosted South Pittsburg Friday, February 24. Looking to wrap up a spot in the regional semi-finals, Copper Basin used a… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go to purchase a subscription.
Copper Basin wins final preseason scrimmage
The Copper Basin Cougars had their final tun-eup before the 2022 season kicks off for keeps as they traveled to the Polk County High School jamboree Friday, August 12. Copper Basin took on Wartburg Central for one quarter and ended up with a 6-0 win. Head Coach Chad Grabowski was pleased with his team’s effort on both sides of the football heading into week one’s matchup against the Polk County Wildcats. “(The scrimmage) went really good.
Pennsylvania Corn, Soybeans: Mid-Season Crop Tissue Testing
Why Take Tissue Samples? Tissue testing is a valuable diagnostic tool that can aid in managing soil fertility. Routine tissue testing on corn, soybeans, and other crops is often carried out mid-season to determine whether the crop has a sufficient nutrient supply. For farms that do routine tissue testing, it is usually a pre-planned activity that is part of the normal monitoring program; it is not necessarily done in response to visual deficiency symptoms or a suspected issue with nutrients.
Mid-Season Crop Tissue Testing
By Charles White and John Spargo Why Take Tissue Samples? Tissue testing is a valuable diagnostic tool that can aid in managing soil fertility. Routine tissue testing on corn, soybeans, and other crops is often carried out mid-season to determine whether the crop has a sufficient nutrient supply.
Tips for Managing Nutrients When Fertilizer Prices Are High
By Charles White and John Spargo, Pennsylvania State University Extension Specialists Fertilizers and lime are always one of the most expensive crop production inputs for agronomic crops, and this year fertilizer costs could be especially high. Below are some strategies to consider that may help reduce the impact of high fertilizer prices on your bottom line. First and foremost, get a soil test for all your fields, including rented and recently acquired fields.
Pennsylvania: Tips for Managing Nutrients When Fertilizer Prices Are High
Fertilizers and lime are always one of the most expensive crop production inputs for agronomic crops, and this year fertilizer costs could be especially high. Below are some strategies to consider that may help reduce the impact of high fertilizer prices on your bottom line. First and foremost, get a soil test for all your fields, including rented and recently acquired fields.
Fannin Rebel 8U All-Stars win state title
By John Spargo sports@thenewsobserver.com The Fannin County Recreation 8U All Star team traveled to Claxton, Georgia, June 23 through 24 to participate in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Class C State Tournament. The Rebels brought their bats with them, scoring a total of 57 runs in three games. The Rebels dusted off Wilcox County for the second time in two days by a score of 16-11 to win the tournament and bring the state championship to Blue Ridge.
Characteristics of solids produced from coal mine drainage and their suitability for phosphorus control in dairy manure management
TECHNICAL REPORTS Robert Hedin, Corresponding Author bhedin@hedinenv.com orcid.org/0000-0001-9220-4518 Hedin Environmental, 195 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15228 USA Correspondence Robert Hedin, Hedin Environmental, 195 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA. Email: bhedin@hedinenv.com Search for more papers by this author Benjamin Hedin, Dep. of Geology & Environmental Science, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260 USA Search for more papers by this author John T.
FRST: A national soil testing database to improve fertility recommendations
Abstract Soil testing is an important practice for nutrient management in agricultural production systems. In the United States, soil-test methods and interpretations vary across state lines, making institutional collaborations challenging and crop fertilization guidelines inconsistent. Uniformity and transparency in P and K soil fertility testing and fertilizer recommendations are needed to enhance end-user adoption.
January Skies
Venus is prominent in the early evening sky! At the beginning of the month it will be found about 25 degrees above the southwestern horizon. By the end of the month it will have shot up to 34 degrees above the horizon setting a full 3.5 hours after the Sun. With over 75% of its disk illuminated it will be a spectacular sight through binoculars or a small telescope. With the gas giants out of view for a bit we have to turn to the early morning hours to pick up on our planetary parade.
Cougars end season with Gordonsville loss
Subhead By John Spargo On a chilly night in Copperhill, the Copper Basin Cougars hosted the Gordonsville Tigers in the first round of the TSSAA Class A State Playoffs Friday, November 8. It was the Cougars’ first playoff… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Copper Basin defense not enough in loss
Subhead Article by John Spargo The Copper Basin Cougars traveled to Andrews High School Friday, October 25 to take on the Wildcats, in a game that at least for the first half, was played in a heavy downpour. The wet and muddy… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
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