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Best gift is for Congress to stop giving

December 13, 2007

Before the cheerless rush to abandon Washington, D.C. hits, here are a few suggestions for our hired hands in Congress on what they should not give farmers, ranchers and the rest of us in rural America this holiday season.

Here’s how to frost seed your pasture

Mark Landefeld -

December 13, 2007

The time of the year when frost seeding is most effective in Ohio will not be here until February or March.

Bernice’s 90th

Laurie Marlatt Steeb -

December 13, 2007

I know plenty of people in their eighties, my Dad being one of them. Octogenarians are young, compared to the dozens Willard Scott recognizes every day who have lived a century or more.

Dog’s life is worth saving

Kymberly Foster Seabolt -

December 13, 2007

Some are born to greatness. Some rise to greatness. And some just want to get their dog out of the swimming pool.

Santa comes early to remote Alaska

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December 13, 2007

WASHINGTON

Goats thrive on ethanol byproduct

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December 13, 2007

TEMPLE HILL, Ky. - More ethanol plants projected to come on line over the next several years could result in lower feed costs for livestock producers.

Choose and care for your perfect Christmas tree with these pointers

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December 13, 2007

URBANA, Ill. - Start a family tradition and think about purchasing a real Christmas tree this year. "Why should you purchase a real Christmas tree? Christmas trees remove dust and pollen from the air," said

Blemished apples have flawed appeal

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December 13, 2007

AMES, Iowa - A research study published in the October 2007 issue of HortScience found that consumers don't like blemishes - on apples, that is.

Apple orchard may be hog heaven

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December 13, 2007

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Casting pearls before swine may be a waste of time, but drop some apples in front of them and they may prove to be a valuable asset in an organic apple orchard.