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How long should you hold on to your leftovers?

‘Tis the season for holiday leftovers.  But how long should you keep them in the fridge? Kenneth King with the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service says if you don’t want to risk food-borne illness, you should follow this timeline for leftovers. AUDIO: Healthy Living...

A long road to recovery for pastures post-Helene

A forage specialist says pastures could take up to two years to recover from Hurricane Helene’s damage. Bruno Pedreira with the University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center, says it is a good idea to test the soil because the heavy rains likely washed...

Take long view when making 2025 soybean plans

An extension soybean agronomist cautions growers not to allow this season’s challenges to have too much influence on decisions for next year. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota says it’s important to take a long-term approach. “We live and die by each year,...

A short port strike, long impact

An economist says a short port strike can have lasting impacts on U.S. agriculture. “It’s really easy to lose a market or customer and difficult to gain them back.” Erin Borror with the U.S. Meat Export Federation tells Brownfield competitors like Brazil have likely...

Long term effects to Ohio’s soil and water amid drought

There are concerns about the long-term impacts of this year’s drought. The severe drought conditions plaguing much of Ohio will cause challenges well beyond this growing season.  Jeff Duling is the president of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. “It’s compacting....

Ag cycles point to long stretch of depressed prices

The cyclical nature of agriculture can help project how long grain markets might remain in a slump.  Northstar Commodity senior market analyst Mark Schultz says commodity prices are coming off a big runup similar to a surge in 1996. “We saw corn go up...

Drone technology has come a long way in a short time

Aerial drone technology is advancing rapidly, and what a drone can do for farmers now compared to a few years ago is vastly different. Jeramy Williams with American Drone discusses the advancements and uses for drones. The post

Bullpups take on long road trips, split at Hays, sweep Winfield

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Bullpups basketball teams took on two of their longest road trips of the season in the same week, splitting against the Hays Indians Tuesday, Feb. 6 and sweeping the Winfield Vikings Friday, Feb. 9.GIRLS - Hays 44, McPherson 41The...

Buhler Makes Long Awaited Return to the Fieldhouse, Sweeps Nickerson

BUHLER, Kan. – For the first time in nearly two years, Buhler basketball took the floor Friday night at Jim Baker Fieldhouse. The Crusaders’ home venue was unoccupied all last season while undergoing extensive floor renovations.Following a slow start, the Buhler girls outscored Nickerson...