I helped with the Harvey County tillage survey this week and saw evidence of insect damage across the county.
Be on the lookout for corn earworms Continue reading “On the Lookout for Corn, Milo and Soybean Insect Damage”
State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest
Here is a question for you!
What is the period of critical water need for beans or peas?
a) Flowering b) head development c) pod enlargement d) root enlargement
This is one of the 4-H Horticulture judging question from the past weekend State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest! Continue reading “State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest”
The “4-H New Year”
The county fair is always a great showcase of our 4-H program. It is the “grand finale” of a busy summer full of 4-H activities. Through the exhibits and shows at the fair, the public is able to get a glimpse of the learning and hard work that our 4-H members have devoted to their projects this year. With all of the 4-H projects on display at the fair, I get to hear from many families who are interested in joining the program. Continue reading “The “4-H New Year””
The Most Important Meal of the Day
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The whole family should be encouraged to eat breakfast. Breakfast gives you energy, makes you feel better, keeps you from getting hungry later in the morning, and helps you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Children who eat breakfast do better in school. Children may be able to get breakfast at school – check with the school food service to find out if it is available in your area. Continue reading “The Most Important Meal of the Day”
Champion Food Preservation Recipe
This year’s Champion Food Preservation went to Dominique Schutte; she made Pickled Banana Peppers. When she sold it at the Foods and Livestock Auction she paired it with the fixings to make pizza, it looked very yummy and I wanted to buy it myself. Continue reading “Champion Food Preservation Recipe”
Tomato Tasting Results
When I receive the test plot trial tomatoes to evaluate for Kansas State University I never know what to expect. We receive 6 plants each of 10 different varieties for a total of 60 tomato plants. Half of these are grown in the Giving Garden in Newton and the other half are grown by a Harvey County Master Gardener. We take data on these tomatoes as they are growing and send this information to KSU for their research records. Our trial at the Giving Garden gives us the opportunity to test different varieties of tomatoes at the Harvey County Fair in what we call “Tomato Tasting Table”. Continue reading “Tomato Tasting Results”
Fall Alfalfa Planting
Alfalfa is often considered as the “Queen of Forages” because it produces high yields that are highly digestible and high in protein. Alfalfa is a very important leguminous crop for dairy and other livestock industry in Kansas. Late summer and early fall are often the best times to plant alfalfa in Kansas due to less weed pressure than spring planting. Continue reading “Fall Alfalfa Planting”