A second COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine candidate is showing an effacacy rate above 90 percent.

Dear EarthTalk:

Where I live in Southeast Michigan, an invasive insect called the Emerald Ash Borer is wreaking havoc on our forests. Are other parts of the country dealing with this pest or others that are killing large numbers of trees?

John D., Sterling Heights, MI

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Horses love staying active, even during the cold months of winter. Even when the weather outside is frightful, a good ride on a nearby trail or even around the ranch can keep your mind at ease as you spend time with your horses. Though a winter horseback ride can be both beautiful and relaxing, it can also be treacherous. Keeping the most essential horse-riding safety tips for the winter in mind while you’re out and about will protect your health and the health of your horses during a ride.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

As of late fall, wildfires are still smoldering under snowfall in Colorado. I am hoping that the cold and snowy weather over the last few days will finally put to bed the 2020 fire season in my state.

Donald Trump, by his own words and actions, does not appear to be the most religious person. And yet 76% of white evangelical voters supported him in the 2020 election.

With the nation on edge, we believe it’s critical to look at how easily our society is being manipulated into tribalism in the age of social media.

Misunderstandings about flu vaccines have existed for decades, leading to vaccine mistrust and lower-than-ideal vaccination rates.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 14, 2020.