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From harvest to health: Apples
Low calorie apples are a dieter's dream — a medium apple is only about 80 calories! Apples are also a good source of fiber,...
Roasting seeds
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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...
Do you know your cholesterol numbers?
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
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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...
Huck Boyd Institute and Foundation offer grants for leadership projects
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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...
Harvesting sweet potatoes
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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...
Planting for Spring color
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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...
Keep food safety in mind when tailgating
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...
Suicide is the most preventable cause of death
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...
Don´t over apply phosphorous or potassium!
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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...
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