By Sarah Busdon The Blaine County Commissioners unanimously passed a county ordinance last year declaring certain yew plant species as noxious weeds. This prohibits the...

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A FREE FICO CREDIT SCORE!

WRW - November 28, 2016 0

BY Lyle Hansen Discover Credit Card Company recently launched www.creditscorecard.com/registration, a website that allows anyone who signs up to check their FICO® Credit Score for...

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What Does “Healthy” On A Food Package Mean?

WRW - November 11, 2016 0

BY SARAH BUSDON Which of the following foods can qualify for the word “healthy” on their packaging: a sugary, fortified cereal or a package of...

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Boxelder Bugs

WRW - October 28, 2016 0

BY Sarah Busdon Boxelder bugs are a common nuisance pest in Idaho homes and yards. Although not particularly harmful, these insects can be aggravating when...

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Frost Protection

WRW - September 16, 2016 0

BY Sarah Busdon Preventing frost damage as cooler weather approaches will not only extend your gardening season but will also protect your plants. Frost injures plants...

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Eating Well

WRW - September 2, 2016 0

By Sarah Busdon Eating plant-based foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, is the basis of most healthy eating patterns. Here are...

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Six Reasons to Visit a Farmers’ Market

WRW - August 17, 2016 0

By Sarah Busdon Nothing beats fresh produce, and nothing beats the produce from the farmers’ market. By attending your local farmers’ market, you are not...

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Raspberry Cane Borer

WRW - August 5, 2016 0

An insect known as the raspberry cane borer has affected some Wood River Valley raspberries. Raspberry cane borers are slender, long-horned beetles measuring about a...

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Common Tansy

WRW - July 22, 2016 0

(Tanacetum Vulgare) By Sarah Busdon Common tansy is found in nearly every state throughout the United States. Tansy was introduced from Europe in the 1600s and, because...

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Plant Heat Stress

WRW - July 8, 2016 0

BY Sarah Busdon When a person is exposed to too much sun and heat, they can end up with a sunburn, feeling wiped out or...

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FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION UPDATES NUTRITION LABELS

WRW - June 21, 2016 0

By Sarah Busdon Nutrition labels give you a glimpse into how healthy your food is and, after more than 20 years, the Food and Drug...

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