Keep Calm And Don’t Bug Out About The Asian Giant Hornet by Dick Rogers, principal scientist and entomologist, Bayer Bee Care Program (NAPSI)—Scientific information can ease the fears of many people concerned about the arrival of the Asian giant hornet in the United States. What do we know? Hornets are found in many parts of Read More …
Category: Environment
Farm Topics
Early Treatment Key To Managing Seasonal Diseases In Cattle (NAPSI)—Two of the more common production-impacting health issues cattlemen see in their herds this time of year are foot rot and pinkeye. Left untreated, each can lead to more serious, chronic health problems. Foot rot, pinkeye and other common cattle ailments are highly dependent on pasture, Read More …
Protecting Our Environment
What Others Are Doing, How You Can Help (NAPSI)—The global pandemic brought home to many people just how interconnected the world has become. This is true about the need to protect the environment, as well. According to the National Institutes of Health, the way to preserve human health is by maintaining the environment because polluted Read More …
Your Yard
Make Your Garden Count For Butterflies (NAPSI)—In this season of social distancing, many Americans are turning to gardening, finding joy and peace in an outdoor activity that can be safely enjoyed from home. “What all gardeners know, and the rest of you may discover, is that if you have even the smallest space, a pot Read More …
Fabulous Food
The Safety Of Mushrooms: From Harvest To Home (NAPSI)—With new procedures and protocols from the impact of COVID-19, mushroom farms around the country are building on their strong foundations of safety. Consider Maria. Before she begins her shift at the local mushroom farm’s packing facility, she pulls essential items from her locker: facemask, hairnet, gloves Read More …
Protecting Our Environment
Celebrate Earth Day (NAPSI)—Today, as the world struggles with a new health crisis, it is more important than ever to protect the air, land and water that sustain humanity. One way is to celebrate Earth Day, now 50 years old. In 1970, millions of Americans joined together and created a movement to address pollution that Read More …
Energy Matters
Save Money And Power (NAPSI)—The U.S. Department of Energy estimates 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder, and shorten its life. Even with filters, the HVAC system still gets dirty through normal use. A Read More …
Your Garden
Your Backyard Isn’t Cancelled: Six Tips To Celebrate Earth Day Right At Home (NAPSI)—The 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 can be a good time for everyone to take some time to get outside, even if current conditions mean a community event to celebrate isn’t available. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to Read More …
News Of Schools
Securing Schools (NAPSI)—For parents, students, teachers and others in the community, school intruders intent on harm can be a serious concern. Fortunately, delaying their entry is made easier with Security Window Films on windows and doors. They may buy time to allow for more response time and save lives. “School shootings reveal plain or tempered Read More …
Energy Matters: Poll Finds Illinoisans Support Energy Industry And DAPL Optimization
by Craig Stevens (NAPSI)—On March 5th and 6th the Illinois Commerce Commission will gather to consider the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Optimization plan to increase crude oil throughput of the pipeline. Safely operating since 2017, Dakota Access has an important footprint in Illinois. Construction of the initial pipeline relied on the skill of Illinois’ Read More …