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  1. Cow standing in a field under blue skies staring into a camera.

    Cattle Handling: Stockmanship Principles

    Jun 5, 2026

    Cattle handling is a learned skill. As with anything we do, some people are initially better at it than others, but it is a skill you can work on and improve with experience. Regardless of your experience level, you need to first understand cattle physiology and behavior and then learn the principles used to move animals. Cattle have expected behaviors in reaction to human handling. Knowledge of those behaviors helps you direct them to do what you want them to do.
  2. Blueberry plants with ripening berries.

    Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden

    May 15, 2026

    Blueberries are an immensely popular fruit in the United States because of their unique flavor, small, soft, and edible seeds, and their easy use in preparation (Figure 1). Blueberries can be eaten fresh or used to make jelly, jam, pies, pastries, or juice. Blueberry fruit is also low in calories and sodium, contains no cholesterol, and is a source of fiber. A major constituent of the fiber is pectin, renowned for its ability to lower blood cholesterol.
  3. Una mapa de los Estados Unidos que muestra las infestaciones de las chinches en varias estados.

    La Amenaza de las Chinches de Cama

    May 13, 2026

    Las chinches de cama son plagas urbanas persistentes que afectan hogares, negocios e instituciones públicas en Estados Unidos. Su resurgimiento coincide con el aumento del movimiento del humano y la resistencia a los insecticidas. Ohio se ha convertido en un foco de esta plaga, siendo Cincinnati, Cleveland y Columbus entre las ciudades con mayores infestaciones en Estados Unidos.