The season of enjoying eggnog is here – inviting reunited friends and family to savor the flavors of tradition with a few safety tips in mind. Central to holiday reunions for centuries, eggnog has enhanced countless jolly seasonal celebrations. The creamy, spiced beverage is believed to have origina...

As railroads facilitate the movement of agricultural products and other goods, motorists and farm equipment operators are reminded to practice safe passage at railroad crossings. Many rural railroad crossings typically are private with limited safety features. Some areas lack gates or lights that si...

“Eat, drink and be merry” is a familiar refrain come the holiday season. Hosting a holiday dinner is a great way to welcome family and friends and encourage them to embrace the festive nature of the season. However, the high cost of foods and other essentials may have certain holiday hosts rethinkin...

It’s unlikely that anyone aspires to be a last-minute holiday shopper. Putting off holiday shopping until the last minute can make for a stressful home stretch to the season, and there’s no guarantee store shelves won’t already be picked clean or that gifts purchased online will arrive on time. Desp...

The apple harvest is over, but there are still some important pest management practices to follow to ensure healthy trees in spring. The pests we need to manage are not the little ones we typically see in summer but are larger and fluffier and include rabbits, mice and voles. Occasionally, voles wil...

Few images capture the spirit of a season as well as a family gathered around a fireplace in winter. Winter is a time when families spend more time together indoors, and there’s no better gathering spot than around a warm fireplace. Heartwarming scenes around a fireplace are even more enjoyable when...

The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips on how consumers can protect themselves from thieves trying to steal packages from their homes this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday shopping on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, b...

I have become a fundamental part of the Christmas season in American homes, adorned with lights, ornaments and garland for over 200 years. Once the turkey is eaten and the weather turns colder, I know my time to shine is coming near. Oh, how I love this time of year – for I am a Christmas tree! The ...

The holiday season is a perfect time to show your loved ones how much you care. This year, why not give them something that helps keep them safe and healthy on the farm? The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center (UMASH)put together a list of farm safety gifts that combine practicality wi...