Online Safety Tips

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here are some helpful tips for keeping yourself safe online. Get creative with your passwords. Don't use common ones like your birth year or your birth date. Use multiple types of characters, from uppercase and lowercase letters to symbols and numbers. The longer the password the better! Don't use…

Livestock Groups Seek ELD Waiver

Major farm groups have petitioned the Department of Transportation for a waiver and limited exemption from the upcoming electronic logging device (ELD) rule. The groups believe that the ELD rule currently isn’t compatible with the livestock industry, as limitations on driving hours may endanger the health of live animals. Although the rule is still expected…

Take Charge of Breast Health

Breast exams are extremely useful in detecting cancer early. Clinical exams, breast self-exams (BSEs) and mammograms should be completed regularly so that it is possible to determine if there are changes in breast tissue, indicating breast cancer or other potentially harmful conditions. Clinical Exams and Mammograms The American Cancer Society recommends clinical breast exams every…