In the Furrow
Corn Crop Nearing the End
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      A couple of weeks ago I discussed the process on how to estimate a yield on a corn field. It is always fun to estimate a yield when the potential is positive, but this is not always the case. I would like to continue the discussion on how a cob and its kernel mature to a state of harvest since h...
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Home & Garden Tips
Root Rot Management for Annuals
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      Fungal root rot disease on annuals such as petunia, geranium and other annual flowers has been a common diagnosis on annuals that I have seen over the last month. Symptoms of a plant with root rot are stunted growth, marginal leaf burn, and wilting, yellowing and general decline.
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Family & Consumer Science News
Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvements
By Terri Black County Extension agent
      This is a great time to install new energy efficient windows or add additional insulation to your home. If you improve the energy efficiency of your home before the end of 2007, you can receive a tax credit of up to $500 on your federal taxes.
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Recipes From Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      July is National Ice Cream Month! In 1984, dessert-lover President Ronald Reagan designated July as a time to honor America's favorite sweet. July is a good month to learn about ice cream and its history and benefits. It is also a great excuse to make your own homemade ice cream desserts.
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