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Is it a bee or a yellowjacket wasp?

As apples fall to the ground, barbeque grills are fired up at tailgates, and pumpkins don front porches – one insect gets blamed for another insect’s pesky behavior. This article clarifies misconceptions about the insects often referred to as “bees” that invade our outdoor spaces this time of year.

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Homemade Salsa Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in strips 2 tablespoons oil 1 package taco seasoning mix 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes Minute Rice Cheddar cheese Sour cream or guacamole Coat chicken with taco seasoning. Heat oil over medium heat and sauce chicken 5 to 7 minutes or until done.

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Short corn varieties

Harvest has started and farmers were making considerable progress until the recent rains. Most farmers welcomed the rain since we have been in a major drought. For most corn and soybeans crops, the rain is probably too late but it may help on late or double crop soybeans (planted after wheat) and for new wheat or cover crops being planted this fall. Of course; fruit trees, lawns and other vegetation needed the rain.

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