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Leaving an event with some equipment and heavy concrete blocks, two tractors struggling until this guy showed up

Old trail that was overgrown, hill was extra soft. Few tugs and he was out.

She goes 80 in the dunes. Just need a 4th gear now

"I wanna go fast!" - Ricky Bobby

Pasture died on me mid summer, brought it back to life but mamma and baby eating it down faster than it can grow. Releasing them on the yard short term until a neighbors pasture is ready for them.

Almost full cart of onions, with a handful of potatoes for the next couple weeks while the rest continue to grow. Zone 6b

Never seen rocks.

She cute

Friday morning cruise with some gubberment officials

Words A Bot Wouldn't Say

Lots of choices for America's Birthday!

New to me pasture as of last summer. Brought it back to life in July last year, no issues and the cow eats it down into the fall. Fast forward to this year, it takes off like crazy growing up to 2' in April/May, then quite a bit starts dying despite sufficient water and fertilizer. Cows can't eat it fast enough. Ended up having to mow and dethatching it to give the grass a chance to not be choked out by the dead stuff. Might need to seed, pasture had not been used in 10+ year prior to me.

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Photo 3 shows how lush and green it was in April.

I'm trying to understand the reasoning behind reports that the Trump Administration is dismantling parts of the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) and broader ocean monitoring infrastructure.

According to multiple reports, the National Science Foundation described the move as part of a "wider strategy" to prioritize evolving scientific priorities, emerging technologies, and lifecycle management of research infrastructure. However, I haven't been able to find a clear explanation of what specific problems are being solved, what programs are replacing these systems, or what the long-term plan is for maintaining the data they currently provide.

I've looked for explanations from both supporters and critics of the decision, including conservative news sources, but so far I haven't found a detailed justification beyond broad budget and prioritization language.

Can someone help me understand:

• What is the actual rationale for ending or reducing this program?
• What shortcomings or inefficiencies does the current system have?
• Is there a replacement program, newer technology, or alternative data source planned?
• What are the expected benefits of making this change?
• How does the government expect to maintain ocean monitoring capabilities going forward?

From what I've read, the program costs less than $50 million annually and provides significant oceanographic and climate data. If there are compelling reasons to discontinue or restructure it, I'd genuinely like to understand them.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-cuts-ocean-observatories-initiative-b2988473.html

Moses Lake is busy this time of year!

Moses Lake is busy! Ephrata Sage n Sun is popular and even Grand Coulee has some special events