In the Furrow
Managing Pigweed in 2008
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      Managing pigweed (Palmer Amaranth) just got a little more serious in Burke County. Back on June 20 of this year I reported on an issue that farmers were having a difficult time killing pigweed with glyphosate in several fields in our county.
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Home & Garden Tips
Care at Planting Yields Healthy Fruit Trees
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      The excitement of planting fruit trees is often dampened when the trees grow poorly or die during the first year. This can be called postplant tree shock. But understanding some of the causes and following some simple guidelines can greatly reduce the problem.
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Family & Consumer Science News
Beware of Carbon Monoxide
By Terri Black County Extension Agent
      As cold winter days and nights set in, people search for alternative heat sources. While portable gene rators, kerosene space heaters and fireplaces provide heat, they should be used carefully to avoid exposing your family to carbon monoxide. This silent killer results in hundreds of deaths each...
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Recipes From Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      You have probably made your New Year's resolutions, and one of them may be to lose weight. You won't have to give up all your sweet treats when you prepare these delicious light desserts.
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