In a year in which the Arbor Day Foundation announced a focus on more of its community tree plantings in neighborhoods of greatest need, year-end data showed it completed 535 community tree planting projects — more than any year in its history.
The Sidney Cowboys opened postseason play with a 53-41 win over Fremont-Mills on Monday, Feb. 13.
The popular notion that pets see in black and white, notably dogs, is false. People once thought that their furry companions couldn’t see the color spectrum. However, the American Kennel Club reports that new research and conclusions about canine anatomy point to dogs having color vision, after all - it’s just a bit more muted than their human friends. According to Dr. Jerry Klein, AKC’s chief veterinary officer, dogs have more rods than cones in their eyes, which improves low-light vision. Cones are responsible for controlling color perception. Due to these anatomical differences, it is believed dogs’s vision mimics that of a person with red/green color blindness. Color is perceptible for dogs, but not in the spectrum enjoyed by humans with healthy vision. Cats also can see in color, but similarly not with the same level of detail as people. Furthermore, their vision is much more attuned to up-close sight than to focusing on objects that are far away. According to Birdfact, an online resource about birds, birds have arguably the best eyesight and ability to detect color of any member of the animal kingdom. Birds can see more color than humans because they have a fourth type of light-receiving cone in their retinas (humans have three). Therefore, a pet bird will be in tune with vibrantly colored items in and around his environment. Arizona State University’s Ask a Biologist offers an interesting chart that illustrates colors certain animals can see at https:// askabiologist.asu.edu/colors-animals-see. People who want to know if their pet rabbit can see color, or what those fish in their home aquariums can see, can consult the chart.
If I asked you to name a chronic disease, you would probably think of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, or dementia. The odds are, one of the most common chronic diseases would never cross your mind.
To ease the transition back into gardening, Occupational therapist and gardener Wanda Menold spoke on “Returning to the Garden” on Feb. 9 at Grimm’s Gardens in Nebraska City.
Late last year, the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) quietly finalized and expanded the definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and, as a result, cemented the federal government’s increasingly intrusive role in regulating bodies of water – both large and small.
with Nancy Middaugh Stop by the Hamburg Public Library at 1301 Main Street and see what’s new. Library hours are Monday 1-6, Tuesday through Thursday 12-5, Friday 11-5, and Saturday 9 to noon.
Driving to church yesterday morning, I couldn’t help but think back to other winter days in my unremarkable past. (Of course, I have a lot more days behind me to think about than most people.) Sunday was a beautiful day. Nary a wispy cloud in that gorgeous blue sky – and sunshine all around. Absolutely a picture-perfect day. Winter in Nebraska? For the time being, yes.
The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through March 3. Grantees can be awarded up to $2,500 to cover the cost of trees and mulch.
Crop producers must make some important and timely decisions if they want to participate in the Farm Bill programs for 2023. The deadline to make an election and enroll is March 15, according to Ann Johanns, education extension specialist and manager of the Ag Decision Maker with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.