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Each summer, especially as harvest grows near, international buyers are increasingly interested in and asking farmers how their crops look. With its annual Crop Tour, Pro Farmer helps answer that question. This year, U.S. Soy teamed up with Pro Farmer to help shed light on crop quality, crop...
Some of the terms and acronyms people use when they talk about Social Security can be a little confusing. We’re here to help you understand.
We strive to explain your benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate...
5 Years Ago (September 2016)
St. Michael School kicked off its first day of school, with a balloon release to celebrate its 100th year of faith and academic excellence. This 2016-17 school year marks the 100th year of the school being open. Staff and students met on the school’s playground for a...
Not too long ago, people with diabetes were told that they should not eat foods that contained sugar and were instructed to avoid certain types of carbohydrates. There is still a misconception that people with diabetes cannot eat their favorite foods or that they must purchase special foods for...
Dr. Paul Dake is semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family and is submitting articles for the Journal. Dr. Dake has an Undergraduate degree in Physiology and M.D. degree, both from Michigan State University, the latter awarded in 1978; immediately thereafter, Family Medicine...
Are you geared up for fall? No one wants to say goodbye to summer, but we really do not have a choice. There are still many fun events happening on a weekly basis and that apple cider farms are always a fun time for the family. The color change is great here in Michigan, so you can jump in the car...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
Do you have a tried and true recipe for biscuits? My hubby loves them for strawberry...
(NAPSI)—Over 1.8 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year according to the American Cancer Society. If you or someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer you may be relieved to know there are techniques available that can improve your likelihood of response and survival by using...
Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, today led the Michigan Legislature’s approval of $19 million in additional funding for dam repair and safety across the state. “Our work is far from over, but this is a significant step to help prevent tragedies like the one that happened in Midland last year from...