4-H Fair Book 2024

Blaine and Major County Agriculture Newsletter Dec. 2023-Jan. 2024

repels flying insects from coming onto the plants. Studies show that red plastic mulch repels root.

An article to help wheat growers produce competitive wheat and improve wheat prices.

Go ahead and. throw away parts that may be diseased, riddled with insects or those that are small and weak. ... Be careful. not to plant too deep as they won’t flower well and are more susceptible to disease and insect.

Depending on what caused. the limb to die, gardeners may be removing a possible source of further injury, such as an insect.

flower plantings is a good practice, too. Some organisms that cause damage and insect problems overwinter in plant debris such as. ... Simply spread a sheet of clear plastic. over the soil. The plastic traps solar heat, which kills soilborne diseases,

Insects often are a problem, especially early in the season for developing plants, so be sure to. ... continue to monitor insect populations and treat with the appropriate materials when needed.

2019 Agriculture Program Highlights

Most insects in the garden are harmless. Even insects that can sting, such as bees and wasps, generally will not be a problem if they are left alone. •