In the Furrow
Scout for Army Worms in Pastures and Hayfields
Peyton Sapp County Extension Coordinator
      is pretty straight forward. It just seems that they always seem to hit your fields at the most inopportune time! Reports of armyworm hits have begun coming in to the Extension office. Folks seem to be finding fall armyworms in hayfields, pastures and grain sorghum.
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Home & Garden Tips
Plant This Fall and Save Water
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      Most of us are aware of the importance of conserving water, both inside and outside of the home. In the landscape, a great way to save water is by planting during the cooler fall season. Trees and shrubs planted in the spring often don't have time to get established before they're exposed to the...
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Recipes From Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      It stands true that Americans need to reduce the amount of calories they consume to stem the obesity epidemic. Watching your calorie intake and choosing foods from the Food Guide Pyramid, along with moderate exercise, will help keep your weight under control.
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Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
      Sept. 7-Nov. 1 - Walk Georgia Event Sept. 11 - 2008 Georgia Pecan Growers Field Day - UGA Tifton Campus, 8 a.m. - Lunch will be served. Sept. 11 - Peanut Harvest Clinic - Burke Co. Office Park - Sept.
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