It's true what they say about vegetables - they are excellent sources of Vitamins A and C, folic acid, and other nutrients, such as fiber and potassium
Walking is the single most popular adult exercise in this country. And why not? It's safe, easy, and cheap. Best of all, it makes us look and feel great. S tudies show that a regular schedule of brisk walking has several benefits.
Once teens hit college, they will be the target of every card company and their persuasive ads. It is for this reason that parents should include a lesson on wise use of credit before they leave home. The best way for parents to teach their teens about credit is by providing an opportunity for them to learn through their own personal experience.
When I filled my car’s gas tank recently the price of fuel was $3.69 and the total was $55.35. Yikes! I remember a time (long ago) when I could get the same amount of gas for only $4.05. (Now, just the fuel taxes are more than that!!)
I remember how difficult it was, as a parent, to remember to give out allowances: get cash, remembering when it was owed and figuring out how to encourage savings.
Since June is considered the big month for weddings, I guess it’s not surprising that I attended a family wedding last weekend. My bank account is grateful that I wasn’t in the position of paying for any part of the wedding; it was a lovely event, and I don’t really want to think about the total cost to the bride’s and groom’s families.
ISU Extension Specialists emphasize crop production issues in a late start to the season during the Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua.
Lately in the news and on many of the websites that I’ve visited there has been a lot of discussion about neonicotinoid insecticides and honey bees. I wanted to share the latest article from ISU’s Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic, written by Laura Jesse, Donald Lewis, and Joel Coates.
The April 2013 budget made some good improvement for dairy farmers. The biggest reason for the improvement was lower cost corn and a larger MILC payment. Also the hay price declined. Further feed cost declines should show up in the May budget.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a study that looked at 1001 consumers and their credit reports from the three credit reporting agencies (CRAs) – Equifax, Experian and Trans Union.
The Buchanan County Barn Quilt Project is currently housed at Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach. Judy Scott did an amazing job making the Barn Quilts in Buchanan County such a success. The project is in its 8th year with over 100 “barn quilt” squares across the county.
We’ve lived in our house for 30+ years and have learned we have to be vigilant during heavy rains to check the basement for water. I’ve decided that in Iowa no basement is safe from this threat, no matter how carefully planned and designed.
Whether you just want to look at it, or print it for your own use, the Animal Fairbook, Building Fairbook, and Communications Fairbook are now available not only on wikispaces, but also right here!
The planning and zoning process directly affects the lives of more than 85% of all Iowans. Each zoning activity has its own statutory and ordinance procedures. These ensure that the rights of citizens are protected as communities regulate land use.
The increased emotionality of preteens and young teens makes these years very difficult for many parents and their children. Both parents and the teens themselves are distressed by the teens’ emotional outbursts but all have difficulty managing their feelings of distress.
A hog production facility idled by the economy is back in production. However, there are sounds of splashes and not squeals coming from the farm operation near Webster City. The business, Iowa’s First, has taken a proactive approach to circumventing the losses in livestock production due to economic changes by moving into fish farming.
Make preschool and kindergarten a positive experience for your child. Find six ways to help children gain basic skills and behaviors that will prepare them for school.
