Discovering that your drinking water well has high levels of nitrates can be discouraging. However, knowing the nitrate level is an important step in maintaining the health of everyone in your household. The US Environmental Protection Agency states that drinking water with nitrate levels over 10mg/L is not safe for pregnant women and young children […]
Jeff Sindelar, UW-Extension Meat Specialist, UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, discusses how to ensure food safety in natural and organic processed meats. To download an audio version or read the entire transcript, go to: Food Safety in Processed Meats
For many consumers, gift cards offer a simple, convenient solution for holiday gift giving. But shoppers need to stay on their toes when purchasing and using gift cards, says J. Michael Collins, Extension family and consumer economics specialist and director of the UW-Madison Center for Financial Security. There are two main types of cards, explains […]
Holiday parties and special treats are oh-so-plentiful this time of year. But with some thoughtful planning, you don’t have to abandon the basics of good nutrition. “A few simple rules can help you sail through the month of December without gaining weight, ” says Susan Nitzke, Extension nutrition specialist and professor emerita of nutritional sciences […]
Starch is an important source of energy for dairy cows. Starch typically comes in the form of dry or high moisture corn and corn silage. Digestibility of corn starch, however, can be highly variable. Particle size, grain processing, moisture levels, and storage methods are some of the factors that affect starch digestibility. Starch digestibility can […]
Curious how to interpret your property tax bill? Use this explanation as a starting point to understand the terms in English and Hmong .
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Whether you choose a fresh or frozen turkey is up to you says University of Wisconsin-Extension food scientist Barbara Ingham. Please read some helpful hints.
Dairy farming continues to be a high hazard occupation. According to the 2004 National Occupational Injury Surveillance of Production Agriculture, an estimated 80,300 (9.2 injuries per hour) work-related injuries occurred to adults on farms. Every day across the nation, approximately 243 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work time injury, with five percent of these injuries resulting […]
Renters currently make up more than 36 million households—more than one-third of all the households in the United States. In Fond du Lac County, 28% of total occupied housing units available are occupied by renters. More people are finding themselves in need of information to help them successfully navigate the renting process and develop better […]
