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In This Week's High Plains Journal
Comfort foods with a kick
When it comes to eating meat, Americans love chicken. Almost one-third of the nation's meat consumption is chicken. In fact, the estimated U.S. per capita consumption of chicken in 2007 was 90.6 pounds.
Snowtime is the time to make stew
"I remember on the farm growing up, we had many, many chores, such as tons of laundry, feeding the chickens, pigs and cattle. In the evening we would walk the length of the pasture to bring the milk cows in for the evening milking. We were tired and oh so hungry and the kitchen smelled of stew and home-made bread with real butter on it. After supper and a bath, we slept with country windows open and lots of blankets."
Lifestyle
If you're in the livestock business,
raisin' cows or hogs or hosses,
you'll be spendin' lots of time
just minimizing losses.
A fun page for kids with Smart Stuff from Twig Walkingstick and an assortment of puzzles, jokes and fun facts.
Holiday Magic in "Wichita's Wonderland" Festive lights, singing cowboys, bulging shopping bags and Russian ballet dancers are a sampling of what goes on during December in Kansas' largest city.
More fun than a platypus
Every time someone tells me God has no sense of humor, I am reminded of A) the platypus, and B) my brother's impending fatherhood.
Sturdy National Velvet has modern interior
The stately National Velvet (335-990), built with a sturdy brick exterior, is definitely a home designed with the approaching twenty-first century in mind. Open spaces, modern conveniences and myriad windows are the signature style of this impressive dwelling. It will take a wide lot (108 feet) to properly construct the well-planned 3,488 square foot National Velvet.
Resolutions 2009
With the start of another new year, many people are planning to make changes for the better in regards to their health, and/or financial spending habits. Most will start out with the intentions of stopping smoking, dieting, or putting more money into savings.
Thought For The Day
Today I will share the difference between what I need and what I have.
Helpful household tips
Storage tips for small spaces
Single for too long?
Problem: This is one of the most depressing seasons I can think of. I am single and do not really have a family around here, so you could say I am single and alone. That does not mean that I do not have friends, I do but it is not exactly the same as having your own family around.
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NE Ag Classic speaker- Farmers must address critics in new ways NE Ag Classic speaker: Farmers must address critics in new ways By Jennifer M. Latzke "The challenge you face today is that producing food doesn't feel as noble as it used to," said Charlie Arnot, the keynote speaker at the 2008 Nebraska Ag Classic, Dec. 15. His message to growers was how to earn and maintain the social licenses needed to continue practical and efficient farming and ranching practices to feed and clothe the world. |
Centennial celebrations slated throughout 2009 Centennial celebrations slated throughout 2009 Oklahoma It's going to be a very exciting year for the Oklahoma 4-H program as members from around the state celebrate the 100th birthday of 4-H. Centennial celebrations are planned throughout 2009. Jessica Stewart, state 4-H marketing coordinator-promotions and special programs, said there are a number of statewide events planned, as well as numerous celebrations at the county level. |
Food for Progress project brings 21st century biodiesel facilities to Guatemala Food for Progress project brings 21st century biodiesel facilities to Guatemala Texas The small, unassuming tropical paradise of Masagua in Guatemala's coastal region of Escuintla seems an unlikely place for 21st century technology. But the town now boasts Guatemala's newest biodiesel fuel production plant due to a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded Food for Progress project led by Texas A&M University's Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture. |
Bragg joins state 4-H Leadership Council Bragg joins state 4-H Leadership Council Oklahoma Cleveland County 4-H'er Julie Bragg was selected recently to serve on the state 4-H Leadership Council as a Southwest District member-at-large. Julie lives in Norman and is the daughter of Toni and Theresa Bragg. |
Protect your children from everyday dangers Protect your children from everyday dangers Children are curious and this curiosity can potentially put them at an increased risk for coming in contact with environmental hazards. Debbie Richardson, Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, said children have a higher threat for chemical reactions than adults because they are still growing inside. "Young organs and developing immune systems are not as able to combat hazardous substances," said the ... |
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