The Drummer
Twenty years ago, parents across the United States faced the delicate situation of discussing 9/11 with their children. Many adults watched their televisions with a sense of disbelief and horror on September 11, 2001, and parents were forced to explain the inexplicable events of that day to their...
Try fishing the deep weedlines on most lakes, you should be able to find some pike and bass. On Pleasant, Clearwater, Sylvia, Sugar, Maple, and Indian Lakes, you’ll find sunfish if you fish during the day and in the evening you should see some crappies, most of which are located in the 10-12 ft....
The call of the wild can be irresistible. Camping enthusiasts often insist there's nothing better than sleeping beneath a star-filled sky, and anyone who's experienced a night under the stars would likely find it hard to argue that point.
Comfort and camping are not exactly synonymous. In fact,...
Labor Day is a celebration of workers and the labor movements in the United States and Canada. Often considered the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day prompts many people to travel for one last getaway prior to the arrival of fall.
Labor Day get-togethers with family and friends typically include...
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This lawn has gone dormant due to lack of rain.
In a normal year, seeding your lawn in late summer or early fall is widely considered the best time. Weed pressure is somewhat lessened, yet there is still enough rainfall and time to...
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If you have been able to water your vegetable garden, 2021 has been a great year for growing tomatoes. The drought has meant there is little water available to kickstart plant disease, so while August is typically when diseases like early...
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Powdery mildew on zucchini
While this dry growing season has limited the appearance of most plant diseases, diseases that aren’t as dependent on water have still cropped up this year. This includes a group of common plant diseases that...
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Now that most of the state has gotten rain in that last week, vegetable diseases that have been held back by the drought are rearing up. The appearance of any disease often prompts questions about how far that disease can spread and what...
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In this week's fruit update:
Japanese beetle and SWD trap counts
Grape harvest target parameters, and pests to watch for
Apple harvest progress and what to watch for
Fall-bearing raspberry SWD info
Japanese beetle average trap counts...
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We're reaching the end of August, which means everyone is extremely busy harvesting. This week brought some much needed rain to growers across the state, and there is more on the way.
Crop updates
Cole crops: Disease pressure in our...
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