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Public health emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1-7, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is working to emphasize the importance of providing support for breastfeeding families. This message extends to fathers, family members, friends, employers and other key individuals who can play a role in the effort to build a supportive network for breastfeeding mothers.

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Whirlwind was weird

I saw the strangest thing the other day: a bona fide whirlwind? I was taking water to the ewes and lambs mid-day and I looked up to see this swarm of plant material, and whatever else was in it, swirl around a viburnum. It was hot out and only the slightest breeze was apparent.

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Farmers: Remember to test for nitrates

By David Kessler

Marion County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources

What a good week we had with the weather! More rain, some of it of the steady variety, has improved many of our pastures and hayfields. Soybeans and tobacco are looking better, although we have had some get blown down by wind, and corn looks good although we cannot do anything about the corn that didn't pollinate due to the heat.

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Master Gardener Classes begin Sept. 5

The Kentucky Master Gardener Program is set to begin at the Washington County Extension Office on Wednesday Sept. 5, at 9 a.m. until noon. We will meet each Wednesday morning through mid-November.

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Watch for the bagworms

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Marion County FFA team attends KY FFA Leadership Training Center

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Ash trees are safe from Emerald ash borer, for now

By Brandon Mattingly
Landmark News Service

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El Nino conditions may arrive by late September

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Watch out for Blister Beetles

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8-1-12 Farm Brief

CAIP application deadline is Aug. 1
The CAIP applications are due at the Marion County Extension Office, 415 Fairgrounds Road, Lebanon by 4 p.m. today. There will be no exceptions. Also, the Beef Producers Management Practices surveys are due as well. Call (270) 692-2421, for more information.

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