North Carolina Articles
Pasture Renovation
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Each year about this time, I do a radio slot or article on pasture renovation. However, this year the topic has never been more important, due to the extended drought we are experiencing. Couple reduced moisture levels with higher fuel and fertilizer costs and you have a recipe for disaster among livestock producers. Proper planning, based on informed decisions, can positively influence the bottom line.First, producers should take soil samples to determine what
New Advisory Appointees
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Eddie McGimsey, Jackie Batts, Teresa Adkins, Renee Bowman, Ben Crawley, Mike Casey, Tawny Hickman, Judith Teele, and Johnny Yancey recently were appointed to the Burke County Extension Advisory Council.These nine new members will serve between two and three year terms on the council, effective immediately, says Spring Williams-Byrd, Cooperative Extension Director for Burke County.“ We expect these new members to help Cooperative Extension link NC State University and A & T
A Guide to Walking Gear
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Regular physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle. Walking has gained popularity in recent years because it is easy to incorporate into busy lives, and a 30 to 60 minute walk, three to four times a week, can improve circulation and breathing while conditioning the body. Several other benefits include:* Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.* Improved overall quality of life.* Helps keep bones strong, which can help prevent
Pruning Fruit Trees for the Home Gardener
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Pruning Fruit Trees for the Home GardenerTrees respond very differently to dormant and summer pruning. Dormant pruning is an invigorating process. During the fall, energy is stored primarily in the trunk and root system to support the top portion of the tree. If a large portion of the tree is removed during the winter, while the tree is dormant, the tree's energy reserve is unchanged.
Horse Industry Promotion Referendum
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Horse Industry Promotion Referendum Horse and other equine animal owners/leassors will vote across the state on March 5, 2008 to determine whether to CONTINUE TO voluntarily assess themselves two dollars ($2.00) per ton of commercial horse feed in order to provide funds to promote the interests of the horse industry. M. Rodney Sawyer, Jr., County Extension Director, says the vote
Teach Children to be Money Savvy
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Parents are their children's primary teachers and role models, and this extends to important lessons about money. By age five, children think they know a lot about money. However, as adults we understand that money and financial management are quite complex and that information and experience are needed to learn how to make wise spending and saving decisions.Most preschoolers watch television
Treat Your Sweetheart to a Heart Healthy Pie
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I’ve seen numerous recipes for rich, decadent desserts to prepare for your sweetheart. Do these high calorie, high fat temptations fit your healthy diet plan? This February - American Heart Month, Valentine’s Day and George Washington’s birthday – consider the health benefits of the cherry. Although fresh cherries are most common during the summer months, frozen
Ag Report
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Agriculture Report February 8, 2008 Cooperative Extension Agents: Bryant Spivey, Eric Spaulding, Ron Hughes, Amie Newsome, and Shawn Banks FERTILIZE PASTURES IN FEBRUARY Fertilizing pasture in February can give cattle producers an extra few days or weeks of grazing. Fescue will grow when the average weekly temperature is above 40. Fescue should be fertilized in mid February. Small grain for pasture (rye) will
The Divided Plate
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February is National Heart Month and we are encouraged to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating habits. We need to think about our nutrition and health choices every day. Hopefully, families are eating family meals together. What foods are you serving on your plates? Think of breakfast, lunch and dinner being served on a divided plate. Divide it into two sections; fill
Topping Crapemyrtles
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Why? Good question, and perhaps the best answer is "no good reason". Particularly in public areas along streets and in parking lots, heavy topping of crapemyrtle succeeds primarily in depriving the community of tree cover. Tree benefits can be organized into at least four important categories: Reduction of energy costs through shading; improvement in air quality; aesthetics; and reduction of