Poison ivy is a poisonous wild plant native to much of Mexico, Canada and the U.S. As with any species of the genus Toxicodendron , all parts of the plant contain a toxic oil called urushiol that causes an itchy, irritating and sometimes painful rash in most people who touch it. Sensitive people (ap...

During June Dairy Month, Dairy Together, a national coalition working to educate farmers, eaters and lawmakers about how managed growth based on market demand can create a viable dairy economy, is calling on Congress to pass policies and make new investments that meet the moment of the dairy farm cr...

Graduation season is on the horizon. This time of year is often a frenetic time for students and their families, with the promise of celebrations to come. Graduation is preceded by prom for high schoolers, and for those bidding farewell to the hallowed halls of higher education, it may mean last-min...

Step back in time and experience a living piece of New York’s maritime heritage! The iconic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief , a full-scale replica of the vessel that inaugurated the Erie Canal in 1825, is returning to Little Falls as part of its exciting “Back to Buffalo” Tour. After its triumphant Bic...

After the lake ice recedes and springtime brings warmer temperatures, you may forget how cold and dangerous the water still is. Water does not warm as quickly as air; it takes weeks to months to warm to safe levels. Any water colder than 70º F, a temperature that we do not expect until July, is dang...

Dear Paw's Corner: On long hikes in the woods behind my house, I let my dog run off leash. Yesterday, a neighbor ran up yelling that I need to put Skip on a leash, because it's dangerous for my dog in bear country. I told him where to shove it. What do you think? – Carl in Asheville, NC Dear Carl: T...

We do not need huge tracts of land in order to keep livestock. Industry professionals like to use general guidelines of one acre per animal, but this is, well, general. If someone is truly dedicated to good pasture management (and not just looking for excuses to hoard animals) acreage doesn’t matter...

One shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. However, that often is hard to do, particularly when it comes to homes. Curb appeal bears significant influence regarding how a property is perceived. A property that is neat and aesthetically appealing probably will be preferable to one that looks like the h...

The cost of everyday items continues to stretch many people’s budgets, even as financial experts note that inflation is cooling off. When individuals feel a pinch in their wallets, non-essentials, such as vacations, often are on the chopping block. But they may not have to be. Typically, once the co...