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Low calorie apples are a dieter's dream — a medium apple is only about 80 calories! Apples are also a good source of fiber,...

Raw, mature seeds may be prepared at home by covering unshelled seeds with salted water (2quarts of water to 1/4 to 2 cup salt). Bring...

Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension It is important to be aware of cholesterol numbers...

Reblooming Christmas and Thanksgiving Cacti Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) and Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) are popular flowering holiday plants. Both are epiphytes native to the jungles...

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Mini-grants are now available to support community service projects as identified by community or college-based leadership development programs.   The Huck Boyd National...

Sweet potatoes should be harvested no later than the first fall freeze because cold temperatures can damage the sensitive roots. However, you may want to harvest...

I know what you are thinking.no way, wrong season. But you'd be mistaken. Now is the time to start thinking about your psychological need for...

Story by: Katie Allen, Communications Specialist, News Media and Marketing Services, K-State; Source: Londa Vanderwal Nwadike, State Extension Food Safety Specialist, Kansas State University...

Sept. 8-14, 2014 is National Suicide Prevention Week Janet Hackert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension Sadly, suicide has become a...

By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture   Plants need nutrients to live and grow.  Nitrogen is the nutrient needed most because it is used faster...