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Extension Calling: advice for the farm, garden, and home

Dec 10, 2023

Funding a farm is no small feat and taking out a farm loan is a big deal. Sometimes collateral needs are overbearing, and interest rates are unfairly burdensome. If you applied for a farm loan prior to 2021 you may be eligible for funding now. Jacqueline Keene joins us from Windsor Group LLC to discuss a new federal...


Dec 7, 2023

We often talk about the imporatnce of lime in agriculture. Today we dive a little deeper to why soils are acidic and how to properly manage the pH to have healthy, productive crops. Our website has more great resources on selecting and applying lime properly.


Nov 26, 2023

Many believe ticks aren't a danger in the winter. Unfortunately, they are wrong. Ticks do slow down in colder temperatures, but they are still active. Take precautions whenever you are in tick habitats like brush and woods for deer ticks, mown grass for dog ticks, and tall grass for asian longhorned ticks. Also...


Nov 19, 2023

Sweet potato casserole is one of Karen's favorite Thanksgiving dishes. But, are sweet potatoes potatoes that are sweet, or are they yams? Actually, they are neither. They are a tasty root from the morning glory family. Why do they have so many names? Dan and Karen dive into their history and how to grow and cure these...


Nov 12, 2023

What makes something a pest is a question not often asked but it is important to help identify when and how to take action. You need to identify what the problem is, what the potential impact of the problem is, what your tolerance for the problem is. Only after these things have been defined can you take the next step...