In the Furrow
Monitor Crops for Corn Earworms
By Will Duffie Burke County Extension Coordinator
      Over the past couple of weeks I have been visiting corn fields across Burke County. The main purpose of these recent field visits is to scout for potential yield robbing diseases. Fortunately, disease pressure seems to be at a standstill, but growers are urged to double check fields on a weekly basis.
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Home & Garden Tips
Blossom End Rot on Tomatoes
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      In the garden, you see the perfect shape of a red ripe tomato, and your mouth starts to water. But everything changes when you see a large dry brown to black, and often depressed, leathery area at the blossom end of the fruit.
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Recipes from Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      Whether you're looking for something quick for every day or a dinner when you really want to stir up some great taste, you'll find one of these recipes just right for you. Easy Cheesecake ¾ cup milk 2 tsp.
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Family & Consumer Science News
Dealing with Lactose Intolerance
By Terri Black County Extension Agent
      Do you find that dairy products give you gas, cramps or diarrhea? You are not alone. Many adults can't digest milk well, even though they had no problem when they were children. As we get older, we may produce less of the enzyme, lactase.
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Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
      June 27 - Midville Research Update, Southeast Research & Education Center, Midville, 10:30 a.m. June 28 - Master Gardener Meeting - Burke County Office Park, 6 p.m. July 4 - Independence Day - Extension Office Closed.
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Burke County 4-H Calendar Dates
      July 2-6- Junior Camp - Camp Fortson, Hampton. July 4 - Independence Day - 4-H Office Closed. July 9-13 - Cloverleaf Camp - Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton.
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