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Peaches are a summertime staple. This sweet fruit is at home in desserts, salads, on top of cereals, and all on its own. Peaches thrive in warm climates with lots of sunlight. Peaches are native to northwest China, and they are believed to have been domesticated and cultivated since 2000 B.C. Later, they were widely grown in the region known as Persia, which is now called Iran. As a result, the scientific name for the peach species is Prunus persica. China continues to be the world’s largest peach producer, followed by Spain, Italy, Greece, and the United States. In the United States, even though Georgia is known as “The Peach State,” it is not the country’s biggest producer of peaches. Georgia is beat out by California and South Carolina. New Jersey also produces its fair share of peaches. Nectarines and peaches are similar fruits. In fact, nectarines are a type of peach. Peaches have a dominant allele for the fuzzy skin, while nectarines have a recessive allele for that fuzz. In regard to flavor, peaches and nectarines are very similar, but some experts say nectarines are slightly sweeter and firmer. According to the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, nectarines also have considerably more potassium and twice as much vitamin A as peaches.
Read moreAt its July 21 meeting, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Board of Trustees voted to award additional Affordable Housing Tax Credits to previously funded developments.
Read moreHome improvement projects can range from relatively inexpensive undertakings to complex endeavors that cost homeowners thousands of dollars. In an effort to make expensive projects more affordable, homeowners may look for ways to pitch in, and do-it-yourself demolition is a common way to cut costs.
Read moreOklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s board of trustees approved HOME Investment Partnerships Program grants at its July 21 meeting. Low to moderate income homebuyers and renters will benefit from the developments.
Read moreThe Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards is named for OICA’s longest-serving executive director. As the name suggests, these awards come from the nominations and votes of child advocates. We had some tremendous nominations this year, and I wanted to share with you the finalists and encourage you to vote before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30.
Read moreDrivers can expect the following I-40 lane closures in Pottawatomie and Seminole counties daily Tuesday through Thursday for lane striping:
Read moreGovernor Kevin Stitt has appointed Roger M. Beverage, Edmond, as a member of the OHFA Board of Trustees. His term will expire in May 2026.
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