Whitetail fawns are about to be born, and it's important for their mothers to have plenty of forage so they can produce enough milk to feed the fawns. Stormy weather causes problems for rush hour commutes and weekend outdoor recreation, but it provides much-needed relief to Dallas-area lakes. In fact, a quick glance at lake levels posted on the Internet revealed that most Dallas-area lakes are near their capacity. Low water levels turn lakes into veritable minefields for haphazard boaters...

While from a distance, they may look like alfalfa, upon closer inspection it's clear this is a very different kind of crop. When Gordon Anderson read about various government agencies purchasing seed to use in replanting and reclamation projects, he was intrigued by the Utah sweetvetch. On the outskirts of Richfield, there is a field of purple flowers covering more than two acres. He said that he may only have to water the plant two or three times this year, and even that would depend on...

Those are poor odds for any bet, and not a risk American families should have to take. Summit Suggested Due to Contaminated Pet Food. The company is proposing a meeting, tentatively set for July 14 in Las Vegas. ChemNutra's CEO, Steve Miller, said in a written statement "I am hopeful that those who import and use imported pet food ingredients will set aside any competitive differences we may have to unite for what I know is a common purpose, the safety of pets. According to Consumer...

First, coat both sides of the meat lightly with flour, then dip into a mixture of one lightly beaten egg and a small amount of milk or water before breading the meat. Choose a toothpaste that's formulated for dogs, or better yet, ask your vet to prescribe a paste with an anti-bacterial ingredient, such as chlorhexidine. It's also a good idea to provide your pet with toys that encourage him to chew, as this helps loosen tartar deposits, where bacteria thrive. Take him to the vet once a year...

The tourists pet the burros, have their pictures taken with them, chat with them, and feed them carrots, available for $1 a bag from the Oatman General Store or any of a dozen other stores. But, ranchers, who had already seized land from the Indians and were deep into a land war with farmers, saw horses as competition for unfenced grazing land. No one remembers when the burros first came into the mountain town that is bisected by the hairpin curves and switchbacks of Old Route 66, but they...