Steps to Safe Groundwater »
Lowell Hamilton, CEA for Ag & Natural Resources
Steps to Safe Groundwater
Sources: Blake Newton and Amanda Abnee Gumbert
Agricultural chemicals are an important part of many farm operations. Used properly, they help Kentucky farmers produce an abundant, safe food supply. However, if mishandled, they can contaminate groundwater, which is a source of drinking water for many residents.
You [...]
Using Leftover Vegetable Seeds »
Submitted by Lowell Hamilton, CEA for Ag & Natural Resources
If you’re like me, your eyes are bigger than your garden so you often have seed leftover from previous years. Be sure your leftover seeds can germinate before you send in that new seed catalogue order, or visit the local garden supply center.
When properly [...]
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by Lowell Hamilton, CEA for Ag & Natural Resources
Fruit Tree Grafting Demonstration & Strawberry Orders
The Breathitt County Extension Service is having a fruit tree grafting demonstration on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the Breathitt County High School Ag Classroom. We will have supplies, including wax bands and scion wood for you [...]
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By Lowell Hamilton, Breathitt County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Planting Fall Vegetables
It is not too late to continue to enjoy the garden and add new plantings. A variety of produce can be grown in Kentucky gardens in the coming weeks allowing fresh items to be available well into the fall.
The cooler [...]
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By Lowell Hamilton – CEA for Ag & Natural Resources
Controlling Corn Earworm in Sweet Corn
One of the most potentially damaging problems facing sweet corn producers is controlling insects that feed on the ear. During the summer months, sweet corn producers need to watch for corn earworm. Corn earworm is potentially the greatest threat to sweet [...]
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By Lowell Hamilton, CEA for Ag & Natural Resources
TIPS TO KEEP CHIGGERS FROM TAKING A BIT OUT OF YOU You’ve just taken a leisurely walk through the woods on the way to a renowned fishing hole and picked some wild berries along the way. Later, intense, incessant itching interrupts your enjoyment of the fresh fish [...]
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By Lowell Hamilton, CEA for Agriculture & Natural Resources
WAYS TO CONTROL ADULT MOSQUITOES
Eliminating breeding sites remains the best way to prevent mosquito problems. Since some mosquitoes fly long distances, you also might need to take actions against incoming adults.
Mosquitoes can ruin summertime activities by the irritation of their bites and annoyance of their [...]
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