Turning your heat down for parts of the day or night can save money.

The Western 4-H Camp and its programs are open to all youth ages 5 to 18.

The NDSU Extension Service will use a new grant to expand its diabetes education efforts.

Compare fuel, capital and labor costs when deciding whether to replace your heating system.

Venting your clothes dryer into the house can cause mold and condensation problems.

The foods that are considered “comfort foods” vary from person to person and from one region of the country to another.

Check out manufacturers’ claims before buying a space heater.

North Dakota had the eighth highest multiple jobholding rate in the nation in 2006.

The NDSU Extension Service’s energy educator offers tips on reducing condensation in windows.

The NDSU Extension Service and North Dakota Folic Acid/Healthy Pregnancy Task Force have received a grant to promote the healthful benefits of folic acid.

Using supplemental heaters and reducing air leakage can help cut home heating costs.

Estimates indicate that the 2004 through 2006 average of uninsured children in North Dakota was 9.4 percent.

The procedure to configure GPS units to receive new satellite signals is different for the various brands and models.

An explanation of why it was a good or bad year usually can be encapsulated by weather, markets and costs.

As families close out the summer and gear up for the busy fall, there’s one thing that should have priority on your calendar: making time for family meals.

Winter wheat variety trial results are available from the NDSU Extension Service.

Statewide, the median net farm income of $35,980 in 2006 was the lowest in five years, even though there was a 71 percent increase in the Red River Valley region from 2005.

Interest as a percent of gross revenue is a figure that lenders often consider when determining borrowers' credit risk.

What effect using biodiesel will have on engine warranties is a question producers will need to answer.

North Dakota net farm income dropped nearly 90 percent in the west to $7,000 per farm, from $60,000 in 2005.

National studies have shown that men are less likely than women to alter their diets to prevent health problems, even when a health issue has been diagnosed.

Free tax help is available for those who cannot afford professional assistance.

According to a 2004 report from the National Fire Data Center, more than 156,000 kitchen fires occurred in the U.S. in 2002.

Certain populations in North Dakota are harder hit by poverty than others.

Too many people receive substantially less tax refund money than they are due because they take out expensive loans to get an instant refund.

As of Feb. 14, 288 cases of salmonellosis in 39 states were linked to contaminated peanut butter.

North Dakota tied with Wyoming for the highest multiple job holding rates in the nation in 2005.

The split refund option allows filers receiving a refund from the IRS through direct deposit to arrange for part of it to go into a savings or other account.

The good news: Several studies show some health benefits associated with moderate chocolate consumption.