This past week I had a port placed. This will help nurses easily hook me up for chemotherapy treatment. I was SO nervous about getting the port!! But it really isn’t that bad. I’m happy to say I’m on the other side and doing well.
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I try to give insight into how farmers make decisions for each year. Because there are so many calculations and things to consider before each season. I'm sharing this article because it does a GREAT job of showing that process. It's also incredibly timely as we discuss the rising prices of inputs for 2022.
What are farmers doing to overcome high fertilizer prices?
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Five farmers from across the country break down their approach to fertility in the upcoming season.
Good news to kick off the work week!
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The USDA’s mandatory labeling for bioengineered crops (f/k/a GMO) went into effect January 1st. But will it actually change consumer preferences and shopping habits? According to a study from Cornel...
Steve Savage is my favorite plant scientist and he's sharing three healthy and sustainable bioengineered products you can buy now!
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The “bioengineered” label for foods sold in the United States is now in effect. Any food or food ingredient that has been genetically modified must include
Sky-high fertilizer costs are causing a lot of concern and anxiety on the farm. What's behind it? I'll admit I'm still learning about this topic and how prices are determined. But I found this piece interesting.
NCGA & fertilizer company Mosaic go head-to-head | AGDAILY
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The National Corn Growers Association wrote a letter on farmers' behalf over the rise in fertilizer cost to one of the biggest fertilizer companies.
Is the GMO debate over? 🧐 I came across an article proudly proclaiming it is. But I'm not so sure...
Is the GMO Debate Over? - The Farmer's Daughter USA
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I came across this article listing the reasons why the anti-GMO movement is dead. I certainly agree those are good reasons why the debate should be over. But is it? I’m going to say, “not so fast....
My wife had a port and 15 days of chemo a little over a year ago and the only problem with port was that the line did plug once but they overcame that. One hint that I wanted to pass on is the ointment that they prescribe as a local pain killer before the port infusion. Be sure and use it as directed. A perfect way to protect the area is to apply the ointment an hour or so ahead of time and cover it with a clean sanitized milk jug cap and a piece of tape to hold it in place. Save the cap for next time. It works great. How many days of chemo will you have. Depending on the drug you will probably loose your hair but if it works that is no big deal long term. My wife lost her hair after the first 3 day series, just be emotionally ready for what may happen. Good luck and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Great tip! I already have the cream ordered to pick up tomorrow. I’ll have chemo once every three weeks. I will likely lose my hair, which is freaking me out a little bit. But I know it will come back and I have way too much to live for to worry about that!
Whoa! I didn’t know. Best wishes.
Best Wishes! Please keep us updated on your progress!!