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Biden got wins in 2022 despite slim majorities, analysis shows

1 year ago By Niels Lesniewski Cq-roll Call

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden did not always take a position on matters that the House and Senate voted on last year. But when he did, he usually got his way, especially in closely divided chambers where Democratic leaders were unlikely to bring something to the floor that didn’t have enough votes in the majority for passage.

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5 planets will parade across the sky in rare astronomical event, while skyscraper-sized asteroid flies by Earth

1 year ago By Theresa Braine New York Daily News

More than half the solar system’s planets will align Monday in a rarely seen spectacle, arcing across a corner of the night sky. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus will parade across the sky, accompanied by the moon and a possible star cluster.

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Beef specialists warn of bloat on wheat pasture

1 year ago By Gail Ellis

STILLWATER, Okla. – Varying degrees of drought across the state have caused coolseason grasses to grow a little later than usual this year, and Oklahoma State University Extension specialists have received reports of bloat in calves grazing wheat and other small grain pastures.

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Upcoming webinar series to cover ranching in dry spring conditions

1 year ago By Gail Ellis

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State University Extension Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series will begin a spring session on March 23 to focus on navigating dry conditions and high prices.

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Chainsaw safety is vital during storm cleanup

1 year ago By Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER, Okla. – If there’s one thing Oklahomans know about, it’s the process of cleaning up after a storm. Some of that cleanup will require the use of a chainsaw for felled trees and other debris.

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On Gardening: Truffula Pink gomphrena selected Proven Winners’ Annual of the Year

1 year ago By Norman Winter Tribune News Service

No town will have more of a cause to join the celebration for Truffula Pink gomphrena as the Annual of the Year than Columbus, Georgia. The award selected by Proven Winners says a lot, considering they are the home of all of the Supers: Supertunia petunias, Superbells calibrachoas and Superbena verbenas.

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Book signing for local author to be held on April 1

1 year ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

A book signing is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 for the first book of animal stories from New Life Trails. The book signing will be held at Tractor Supply from 10 am to 2 pm and will feature animals from the Trails that are featured in the book, plus pony and horse rides.