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Information on organizing your records, making decisions, transferring property, planning for final arrangements, and documenting your preferences.

Forklifts move heavy materials in agriculture, industry, and construction. Improper operation or poor maintenance can cause tip-overs, falling loads, and equipment failure. This article covers key safety considerations.

One insect that can be found living in trees is carpenter ants. If carpenter ants are found nesting in a tree in your forest, are they causing harm to the tree?

Cover crops can have incredible soil health, conservation, fertility, and pest and weed management benefits, but to reap these benefits, species must be carefully chosen for your climate, capabilities, and goals.

QPR teaches people to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope to someone in need, and how to get help. Learn these three steps to help save a life from suicide.

Wildfire smoke is becoming a more frequent part of the growing season, but its effects on crops are not always straightforward. This article explores how wildfire smoke may affect agricultural production.

Recent detections in the Southwestern U.S. highlight the importance of producer awareness and maintaining a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

Proper watering early on helps new trees survive transplant shock, develop strong roots, and become established in the landscape so they can thrive for years to come.

For those who use an on-lot septic system for home wastewater treatment, flushing things that shouldn't go down the toilet can negatively impact the system's functioning.

Blueberry canes of various ages are a mixture of colors and textures, and it can be difficult to tell which canes are healthy from those that are not.

This article provides an introduction to differences across carbon market structures. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program.

The article covers what precision technologies can measure, the alert system behind the technology, and the use of different sensors to monitor the reproductive status and health of the dairy cow.

You can have a garden that is both beautiful and a safe haven for pets. This article outlines steps for a pet-friendly garden.

Poison ivy management can be dangerous. Protect your health and the environment by using proper techniques rather than gardening hacks or myths.

Garden design isn’t just visual—scent adds depth. Choosing fragrant trees and shrubs, from witch hazel to sweet pepperbush, creates seasonal interest and encourages time outdoors.

The Scentual Garden is an exploration of botanical fragrances written by Ken Druse, an award-winning writer and horticulturist who gardens in northern New Jersey.

Stay hydrated in summer heat—care for yourself, pets, pollinators, and plants by providing water, shade, and timing activities wisely to prevent stress and dehydration.

Viewing gardens through the lens of a camera can be a way to linger there and explore them in a new, mindful way.

Don’t let your lawn go to the dogs! Here are tips for minimizing urine damage to your lawn while keeping your pet healthy.

Eastern cicada killer wasps are solitary insects active in summer that hunt cicadas for their young; despite their size and behavior, they rarely sting and pose little risk.

Explore these helpful tips and ideas for offering children nutritious snacks between meals.

Quince fruit is in the same family as apples and pears but may be unfamiliar to modern gardeners. This article will acquaint you with the merits of this fruit.

We frequently see the suggestion that autumn is a good time to plant. This article offers a look at what can be planted in fall and precautions to take when planting at this time of year.

Extreme weather can be detrimental to your flower and vegetable gardens. This article looks at how excessive moisture and other extremes affect plants and what you can do about it.

Recently, there has been a new conversation about polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, their potential health effects, and their presence in a variety of products.