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Some wheat producers delayed sowing because of reports of armyworms infesting farms in the north, especially in Oklahoma, says Heath Lusty, a Texas AgriLife Extension agent for Jack County, northwest of Fort Worth.

We can pick up this little pity party later! « More Kids on the Homestead—Uncensored » Of course, it will also mark the beginning of the harvest race before winter sets down his heavy hand, but I'll give the poor violinist a break for a few weeks.

Ticks do not travel far into lawn or open areas. Overpopulation of deer is linked to increased Lyme disease, but an unseen overabundance of mice and the presence of other small rodents and birds are important factors in the tick disease scenario.

Photo by Audrey Pavia This hen has been exhibiting a very weird behavior. But before she made contact, she fluttered to the ground and scurried off. Yet, that is what happened last week.

“If a disease is suspected, it is important to consult a poultry veterinarian without delay,” he says. “Hens can lay efficiently for two laying cycles,” Clauer says. So where in the world were those missing eggs?

Otto suggests making orchard planning a family affair, and I agree. If you're in a slump year, don't get yourself down. Fruit In The Children's Garden Often, if your children are lucky enough to have their own garden , the space is small.

In terms of horsepower, the Massey (no nickname has caught on yet) boasts significantly more strength than Little Mo; the engine is rated at 45.5 horsepower, with 33 at the drawbar and 38 at the PTO.

Care to share your own April Fool's story? Ten minutes pass, and I still have my head stuck behind the futon, when I hear scuffling behind me. Warning: In case you don't know it already, today is April Fool's Day, also known as All Fool's Day.

Put it in homemade soaps , body lotions, shampoos or hair treatments. It's the perfect cosmetic. Granted, a worker only lives for about three or four weeks in the summer, but that's because she works herself ragged (and literally to death!) in the process...

“We found that the most effective way to use DE is to mix about 6 cups with approximately 25 pounds of washed play sand in a plastic container, such as a swimming pool or cement mixing bin,” Murillo says.

A standard dose of penicillin and a second antibiotic will treat leptospirosis. “Then this year, I have seen 13 cases in my practice.” If left untreated, the disease can be deadly.

Artichoke season has started and cases full of the flower buds are showing up in the markets. The rest of the artichokes are sold later for a much lower price. They produce a half dozen artichokes every year, but much later on in the season.

For example, you can purchase nails that are shaped like staples, only much larger. This isn't a big deal, and it's nice to let the drill do the work, but it does mean that you'll need to have batteries charged and ready whenever you need to use the drill.

Trace the cutting line with your water-soluble pen so it washes off. Step 2 Print and assemble the cutting template . A pillowcase (I used the plain ones I had on hand, but this project would be adorable with a cute vintage floral pillowcase.) fabric...

Fortunately, we have plenty of it. However, of our new energy (or energy-saving) sources, the one that fascinates me the most is the wood stove. Mr. B is devising a plan to make the use of the stove more efficient, but we'd welcome your thoughts in this...

We knew that DDT had made birds' shells too thin and that Agent Orange was defoliating Viet Nam. How can we lower Vitamin A deficiency in developing countries? I suggest that some people's distaste for GMOs may be similar.weighed in.

Beetles have a larvae or pupae stage, which may look like a grub or worm. I always thought the terms "insect" and "bug" were interchangeable, but it turns out that "bugs" are a particular type of insect, distinctly different from beetles.First, true insects...

Those of you who live near a certain river in Georgia might want to poke around a bit on the eastern bank--about four miles downstream from what was once Fort Barrington--and see if you can figure it out!

They do best when planted in the autumn so they can experience a winter in their new home and it can still take several years to have them bloom.For some reason they are also sensitive to their orientation to the sun.

The GPS found in many cars today was developed for military use. This allows the farmer to look at nutrient issues to develop an application plan and, technically, we could probably use precision spot spraying.In the future, we could see other applications...

Use the V-block alone, and it turns the vise into a secure clamp for holding rods or pipes. Put a rod against one jaw and a piece of steel strap against the V-block, and you can create a U-shape.

Fill in around this with smaller sizes and water well, but do not drench. Houseplant terrariums are sealed plant display units that are more modest than plant windows, but equally as beautiful when taken care of properly.

It is vital that the weather turn and food sources become available. These girls are as desperate for a bite of fresh pollen and nectar as I am to eat my first spring greens. Crocus ( Crocus vernus ) Apr.

(See “Operate with Care” .) So many companies build skid steers in a mindboggling array of sizes and types that it's hard to pick out a few to spotlight. It hardly makes sense to grapple with costly, cumbersome standard equipment to hay our smaller,...

Propagate by removing the offsets (pups) with a sharp knife.Thanks to Palmbob for his image of the matchstick bromeliad and to RosinaBloom for the photograph of 'Lucky Stripe'. Very little damage has been inflicted on the foliage, but the flowers are...

The third-largest population of introduced praying-mantis species is the narrow-winged mantis, which is most often found in the southern U.S. « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags beneficial insects , Chinese mantises , European mantises , pests , praying...

That's one reason I keep a spike (extra large nail) in my chisel and miscellaneous cutting tools drawer. Hammer: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent...