In the Furrow
Pneumonia in Beef Cattle
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      Changes in temperatures and moisture levels over the past 2 weeks have increased the risk for pneumonia in cattle across Burke County. The term pneumonia means inflammation of the lungs. The disease process will result in damage to the animal's lungs that will reduce its ability to breathe, redu...
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Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
      January 3, 2008 - Glyphosate-Resistant Pigweed Control - 12:00 Noon - Emanuel County Extension Office - RSVP by calling (706) 554-2119.
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Burke County 4-H Calendar Dates
      New Year's Holiday - January 1, 2008 - 4-H Office Closed - Reopen on January 2, 2008 January 17, 2008 - Cloverleaf DPA Signup at 4-H Office - 8:00 a.m.
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Home & Garden Tips
Yard & Garden Resolutions for 2008
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      Gardeners are known to stick to their New Year's resolutions. They're eternal optimists. They always see the next year as being better than any before. Here are a few yard and garden resolutions. I know you have your own. Regardless of the type of yard or garden, proper planning is the key to s...
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Recipes From Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      January brings winter's cold winds, and the warmth of an open fire is welcomed. As you prepare for a winter's cold night, there's no better way to bring warmth and good cheer to your family than to serve them hot soups. So eat heartily and chase away those January blues. Spring will soon be here!
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Farmers asked to speak up
Census of Agriculture coming soon
From Staff Reports
      Farmers from Burke County should begin receiving the 2007 Census of Agriculture in the mailboxes this week. The census, which is conducted every five years, provides a complete count of the nation's farms and ranches and the people who operate them.
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