5 ideas for using yogurt
Yogurt has taken over the dairy aisle, and we’re okay with that. Because in addition to being a high-protein, high-calcium breakfast, it can…
Three things to know about agricultural loans
If you are in the agricultural business, you know the costs of starting up and running a farm can be overwhelming.
Workshop for farmers on livestock parasites June 5
AMES — Practical Farmers of Iowa is partnering with Iowa State University on a workshop exploring parasites in livestock from 5:30 to 8 p.m.…
Scouting for black cutworm: report confirmation
Black cutworm (BCW) is a migratory pest that cuts and feeds on early vegetative-stage corn. Black cutworm moths arrive in Iowa and other nor…
5 reasons to eat more berries
Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are taking over the produce department. They’re nature’s way of helping us lower cho…
Conservation has a lot to offer this summer
This spring has been slow to show up but will be quite a welcome season after the winter we just experienced. Warm weather makes a person wa…
Third installment of Harry Potter film concert series coming to Des Moines
DES MOINES — The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Des Moines Civic Center with "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Conce…
MercyOne Newton Medical offers drop box for expired medications
Community members now have a safe way to dispose of leftover prescription and over-the-counter medications. MercyOne Newton Medical Center h…
Yard and Garden: Spring care of roses
AMES — Modern roses, such as hybrid teas, grandifloras and floribundas, are attractive additions to the home landscape.
Include safety as part of the spring turkey hunting preparation
Spring turkey hunting success and safety comes down to the same thing — proper planning.“Be aware of…
Iowa’s springtime turkey hunting seasons begin in April
Enjoy those easy-to-see large flocks of turkeys feeding in the fields while you can. In the next few weeks, the winter flocks will break up,…
