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...
by burkecounty | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
County Agent NewsDan FolskeMarch 28, 2022 Avian Influenza/Dead birds Spring migration is a high risk time for the spread of many kinds of diseases among birds. This includes an increased risk of spread to domestic birds like chickens, geese, ducks, and...
by burkecounty | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
County Agent NewsDan FolskeMarch 20, 2022 Tractor Safety School Did you know the U.S. Department of Labor requires youth younger than age 16 who wish to work on a farm not owned by their family to complete the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program...
by burkecounty | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
County Agent NewsDan FolskeMarch 7, 2022 Coming Events – March 16. Northwest Landowners Information Expo, Bismarck – March 22, Soil Health Café Talk, Hygge Hills, 9-11 am Northwest Landowners Information Expo The Northwest Landowners...
