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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Learn about the key qualifications for the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and view some helpful tools and resources for determining if you qualify.
Assessing Winter Wheat Stands
After long, tough winters, producers often have concerns about winter wheat stands. Learn some tips for assessing plant stands and deciding what to do with your wheat plantings this spring.
Advance Care Planning
Not sure where to start when putting together an advance care plan for your loved ones? Learn some key considerations to get the conversation started.
4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety
Overview document including complete lesson plans for a 4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety program to make youth aware of the importance of riding their bike.
Trees & Drought Stress
Trees require a lot of water to meet their functional needs and long-term shortages can influence their growth and survival.
Common Stalk Borer Activity Update: May 16, 2019
The hatching and movement of common stalk borer caterpillars can be estimated by using degree days with a developmental threshold of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Common stalk borer eggs typically begin to hatch at 575 degree days.
How to Identify Common Stalk Borers and Thresholds
As corn is being planted, it is important to remember that there are insect pests capable of injuring young, vegetative corn. One such pest is the common stalk borer. Although common stalk borer outbreaks are sporadic, when present in high numbers they can cause significant yield loss.
Common Stalk Borer Activity Update: May 23, 2019
Not too much is new regarding common stalk borer activity when compared to last week. Another cool, wet week has led to a limited accumulation of degree days. Based on our calculations, common stalk borer activity still doesn’t warrant any scouting. We will continue to monitor the degree days and provide updates.
Common Stalk Borer Activity Update: May 30, 2019
Another cool, wet week has led to a limited accumulation of degree days. Based on our calculations, common stalk borer activity still doesn’t warrant any scouting, but spraying field edges should be avoided around Hot Springs, Winner and Vermillion.
Health Insurance Benefits: Don’t Let Them Go to Waste
As the end of the calendar year approaches, does your health insurance calendar year also end? Health insurance often provides free preventive care checkups or funds for flexible savings accounts (FSA) or health reimbursement accounts (HRA).