by burkecounty | Aug 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Insects Problems Continue I continue to hear about grasshopper infestations around the county. Producers should continue scouting. Especially in and around late planted crops next to recently harvested hay fields or early planted crops which are maturing and thus...
by burkecounty | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Consider Planting Winter Wheat Get your seed now. If you are considering winter wheat this year it might be a good idea to get your seed lined up if you don’t already have it contracted. With so many prevent plant acres in the state and relatively good soil moisture...
by burkecounty | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Spruce and Pine Trees Dropping Needles I have had several calls lately about evergreen trees dropping their needles. There can be many reasons why a pine or spruce tree might drop their needles. It might be natural, caused by disease or caused by an insect. Diagnosing...
by burkecounty | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Livestock Water Quality Even though most of Burke County had good runoff from snow melt this spring and many areas have continued to receive good rains this summer, water quality for livestock producers should be a concern. I have been noticing a lot of...
by burkecounty | Jul 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
County Agent NewsDan FolskeJuly 18, 2022 Bertha Armyworm and Diamondback Moth in Canola It’s time to start scouting canola fields for Bertha Amyworms and Diamondback Moth Larvae. Bertha armyworm: Larvae are about 1½ inches long and vary from green and brown...
