by burkecounty | Sep 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fall Lawn Care Remember all those beautiful yellow dandelions in your yard last spring? You sprayed them and mowed them, and just made them mad, so they grew better? Right now is a perfect time to apply a broadleaf herbicide to your lawn. As perennial weeds...
by burkecounty | Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Consider participation in NDSU Extension Nitrate Risk Assessment Program (N-RAP) Nitrate toxicity is a potential issue for livestock consuming small-grain forages (wheat, barley, oats, etc.), brassicas, millet, sorghum and sudangrass, and standing corn or corn...
by burkecounty | Sep 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Livestock Water Quality Hot weather has increased evaporation rates of surface water for livestock and wildlife. While water supplies and availability may not be as short as in the previous few years, water quality can still be an issue. Evaporation...
by burkecounty | Aug 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (SCN) According to Sam Markell, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist, Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) is the 2,000-pound gorilla in the room. Nationally, SCN is estimated to cause more yield loss than the next three to five most important soybean...
by burkecounty | Aug 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fall Planting It’s nearly time for fall planting. Late August through September is an optimal time for planting grass, many flower bulbs, garlic, asparagus, and trees. It’s not to late for a few annual vegetables either. Radishes planted right now...
