Pike Co Extension Minute

Episode 18: Mixing Forage Seed with Fertilizer

Have ever considered multitasking by mixing forage seed with fertilizer? Listen in to find out why that might not be the best choice.

Episode 17: Pruning Fruit Trees and Shrubs

We get lots of questions about when and how to prune fruit trees and shrubs during January and February. Take a listen to find out all the answers.

Episode 16: January Gardening Tips

While January can be gloomy, there are still plenty of chores to do on nice sunny days.

Episode 15: Coping with Depression

The Holidays can be a hard time for some of our farm families and rural communities. In this episode, we discuss some ways you can seek help with depression. You don't have to manage it alone!

Episode 14: Fall Composting

While many of us enjoy the beauty of changing leaves in the Fall, it also adds a task in the home lawn. I'd like for you to consider composting your leaves instead of burning or sacking them up. Here's a few tips to make the task a little easier.

Episode 13: Fall Pruning

When is the best time to prune shrubs and perennials? Learn why Fall might be the worst time and when you should be adding to your calendar.

Episode 12: October Garden Tips

While the Fall garden may look different, there are still plenty of chores to complete in October.

Episode 11: Wildlife Plots

If you are thinking about planting a wildlife plot, these tips might help you make sure your list is complete.

Episode 10: Fall Gardening Tips

While the gardening may be slowing down, there are still plenty of garden chores left to do. This episode covers a few you might want to check off the list.

Episode 9: Stockpiling Forages 8/21/20

Stockpiling forages can increase ADG, save time, and increase productivity of your livestock. Listen to find out the 411

Episode 8: Fall Armyworm Control 7/10/20

Fall Armyworms are enemy #1 to hay producers in SWARK. Control methods are highly contingent on worm stages.

Episode 7: July Gardening Tips 7/2/20

July gardening tips for tomatoes, herbs, fall planting, and lawns.

Episode 6: Child Safety Tips 6/24/20

Episode 5: Bermuda Stem Maggot 6/12/20

In this episode, we discuss the unsuspecting Bermuda Stem Maggot's effects in Bermudagrass hayfields. This small larva can decreased yields by 50% if left untreated in fine stemmed Bermudagrass fields.

Episode 4: June Gardening Tips 6/5/20

Episode 3: Controlling Warm Season Weeds 5/29/20

In this episode, Terrell discusses the need to control warm season weeds early in pastures and hayfields.

Episode 2: Tomatoes in the Home Garden 5/21/20

Quick tips for caring for your tomatoes in the home garden.

Episode 1: The difference in True Armyworms and Fall Armyworms 5/14/20

In this episode learn the difference between a True Armyworm and a Fall Armyworm