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Heat Stress on Plants - Manage Your Expectations

Back in April of this year we talked about heat related concerns on gardeners, especially when many of us were eagerly anticipating getting outside to get our new plants going. Like everyone else,…

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What Is Cooperative Extension?

Did You Know? Your Local Cooperative Extension Office Does More Than You Think!Have you ever wondered what your local Cooperative Extension Office does? You may know it for soil testing and plant…

2026 Bryson City Pesticide Safety School

Do you need to get your Pesticide Applicator's License? A pesticide license is required for commercial applicators applying any type of pesticide for compensation, public operators working for a…

Baby, It’s Cold Outside! (Finally)

When we talk about diseases, we often think about teeny, tiny “no-seeum” critters - living organisms like fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes causing disease. These are all causes of biotic…

We All Love Tomatoes, Right?

I’ve heard it said that you can’t stay mad at anyone for very long when you take a bite out of a tomato fresh from your own garden, still warm from the sun, with deliciousness dribbling down your…

July Local Food Spotlight - Blueberries

Blueberries have many health benefits. Blueberries contain antioxidants which work to neutralize free radicals linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other age-related…

It’s Strawberry Picking Time

We have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the fresh juicy local strawberries and they are finally here!! Strawberries are a super fruit; they are packed with antioxidants and essential nutrients…

Frost Seeding Clover - Your Chance to Utilize Nature

Adding clover to pastures is perhaps one of the most cost-effective ways to improve a stand of forage. Clover is also a cheap source of nitrogen and therefore can help cut fertilization costs in the…

Your Plant Hardiness Zone - the USDA Map Has Changed!

We use the Hardiness Zone Map as one of the tools to help us choose the right plant for the right place, especially for cold hardiness. The USDA recently updated it. Hooray! This is big news because…

Mineral Supplementation in Beef Cattle Management

Beef cattle and other livestock require a number of different minerals, macro and micro, for optimal growth, reproduction, and just maintaining their health in general. A good mineral program…