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ARTICLES FOR WINTER

HORTICULTURE:
Garden Talk Newsletter

MO Environment and Garden

Vegetables/Fruits
Newspapers for Mulch(2-09)Pruning Blueberries(10-08)
Choosing Pumpkins(10-08)
Fertilize Strawberries
(9-08)
Fall Green Beans(7-09)
Asparagus
(7-08)
Compost(7-08)
Growing  Bell Peppers(7-06)
Tomato Tips(7-05)
Plant Tomatoes to Prevent Fire Blight
Growing Sweet Corn(7-05)
Growing Blackberries(7-06)
Nitrogen Side Dressing(7-06)
Fruit Tree Pollination(7-06)

Flower/Trees/ Shrubs
Selecting Flowering Trees(5-09)
Selecting Redbuds(5-09)
What Causes Bark Splitting?

Five Spring Gardening Tips(4-06)
Spring Pruning(3-06)
Plan Your Garden Now(12-05)
Top 10 Spring Garden Preps(7-05)
April Showers Bring Problems(7-05)
May Timelines(7-05)
Select The Best Replacement Tree(1-07)
Tree Selection Dictates Planting Location(9-06)
Pruning Flowering Shrubs(7-05)
Pruning Tools(2-09)
Mulch Tips for Gardens
Young Trees Need Water(7-06)
Fruit Tree Pollination(7-06)
Watering During A Drought(8-06)
Bonsai Bougainvillas
Transplanting Blue Spruce(8-06)
Mulching Trees(8-06)
Planting Mums(10-08)

Insects/Disease Prevention
Find that Mole!(5-09)
Bagworms(10-08)
Trees Fall Prey to Defoliating Insects(8-08)
Tomato Diseases(7-08)
Common Pests of Squash, Cucumbers and Melons(9-08)
Japanese Beetles(7-08)
Preventing Aphids(8-07)
Folklore Solutions to Garden Problems(8-07)
Mosquitoes in the Garden(8-07)
Black Spot on Roses(8-07)
Controlling White Grubs(8-06)
Spider Mites(7-06)

Bagworms(4-06)
Tree and Shrub Borers(7-06)
Fireblight(7-06)
Sticker Sprays(7-05)
Peach Leaf Curl(7-05)
Termites and Mulch(7-05)
Lilac Mildew(10-08)

Miscellaneous
Ten Easy Houseplants(2-09)
Safety with Pesticides(2-09)
Christmas Cactus Success Mulching for Winter(10-08)

Composting(7-08)
Caring for House Plants(7-08)
Preventing Algae in Water Gardens(8-07)
Use Wood Ash Sparingly(1-07)
Fall Gardening Can Be Rewarding(8-06)
Gardening With Disabilities(3-06)
Zone Maps
Organic Gardening Tips(1-06)

Nitrogen Side Dressing
Wood Ash for Soil(7-05)
Greenhouses

Seasonal Tips
Winter Chores for Fruit Production(1-09)
Your Garden After the Freeze(10-08)
Getting Holiday Cacti to Rebloom
(11-06)
Publications for Ice Ravaged Trees
Remedies for Ice Damaged Trees
Profession Key to Tree Survival

Tips on Fall Tree Planting(9-06)
Dividing Iris(8-05)
Plants Need Winter Water(1-06)
Make Holiday Plants Last(12-05)
Christmas Tree in Your Landscape

Christmas Tree Recycling(1-09)
Overwintering Tropical Plants12-05)

LAWN LESSONS:
Controlling Bermuda Grass
(10-08)
Managing Turfgrass Disease
Spring Aeration Improves Lawn(4-06)
Overseeding Doesn't Work(2-06)

Spring Seeding (4-06)
Lawn Preparation(7-05)
Manage Your Lawn
(7-05)
Controlling Moles
Top 10 Lawn Care Tips(7-05)
Brown Patches in Lawn(8-05)Don't Rake Your Leaves(10-07)
Fall is Time to Improve Lawn(10-07)
Warm Season Grass for Lawns?(2-07)
Grass Seed Selection
(10-08)
Lawn Renovations(9-06)
Don't Worry Over Brown Lawns
(8-06)

AGRICULTURE:

AG Newsline 
Beef Newsletter


Livestock
Pond or Well Water?(5-09)Keeping Records Pays
(2-09)Buying Replacement Cows(1-09)
Improve Herd Productivity
Improve Beef Reproduction

(9-08)
Beef Newsletter
(9-08)
Using Corn Stover
(9-08)
Grass or  Grain Fed--Do Cattlemen Know
?
Use Grain To Stretch Hay Supply(2-07)
Cattle Need Salt(2-07)
Strip Grazing to Extend Pasture(9-06)
Cutting Soybeans for Feed(9-06)
Plan Annuals to Supplement Winter Pasture (9-06)
Water is a Critical Nutrient
Consider Pounds of Nutrients
Dairy Cattle Need to Eat More
Watch Out for Johnson Grass
(8-06)
Cattle Temperament is Important (1-06)
Branding Cattle
(1-06)
Steer Feed Out Summary(12-05)
By Product Feeds(12-05)
Pink Eye Control(8-01)
Fly Control
Feed Cattle Costs
When to Wean Calves
High Tensile Fences

Winter Herd Management (12-05)

Agronomy
Liming is Cheap Fertilizer
(10-09)

Watch for Corn Diseases(9-08)
Biological Musk Thistle Control(8-07)
Check Wheat for Winter Damage(2-07)
Removing Locust Trees from Pasture

Sericea Lespedesa(8-06)
Fall Seeding of Cool Season Grasses(8-06)
Watch Out for Alfalfa Weevil(4-06)
Thin Pastures Encourage Weeds(3-06)
Control Hay Loss(8-01)
Controlling Alfalfa Weevil(7-05)
Musk Thistle and Buck Brush
(7-05)
Controlling Thistle(8-01)
Cut Fescue in May
Weed ID Online
Weed Control in Ponds
Ladybird Beetles

Round Bale Silage
Making Round Bale Silage


Miscellaneous
Pond Weed Management(7-06)
Budgeting is Critical in Farm Mgt
Lawn and Garden Pest Hotline

Ladybird Pests


SAFETY:
Talking Smoke Alarms(3-09)
Brown Recluse Spiders(9-08)ATV Safety(9-08)
Sun Safety(7-08)
Summer Heat Safety(7-08)Dangers of Fluorescents(7-08)
Make Sure Your Flooded Water Source is Safe(3-08)
Replace Your Smoke Detector(10-07)
ACQ Lumber Saftey(2-09)
Stop Foundation Cracks
(8-07)
Farm Safety and Kids(6-07)
Is Your Well Water Safe(1-07)
Chain Saw Safety(1-07)
Carbon Monoxide Detectors(11-06)
Heat Related Illness(8-06)
Prevent Children From Farm Injuries(8-06)
Prevent Recreational Water Illness(7-06)
Prevent Roof Loss from Storms(4-06)
Safety for Seniors(7-05)
Lawnmower Safety(7-05)
Septic System Maintenance
Children at Risk
Tractor Deaths
Save Alternatives for Household Use
Testing for Radon

Carbon Monoxide Warnings
Fire Safety Plan
Shop Lighting
Winter Safety (12-05)

HOUSEHINTS:
Switch to Digital TV(7-08)
Storing Clothing

Mildew and Mold Guide(7-05)
Spring Cleaning(3-07)

CANNING NEWS:
Quality for Keeps (Newsletter)

Common Canning Questions(8-06)
Prevent Canning Problems(5-09)
Canning Lids
(7-09)
Freezing is a Good Alternative(8-06)
Freezing guidelines
(7-08)
Blanch Vegetables First(7-06)
Making Jelly(7-05)
Prevent Botulism in Home Canned Foods(7-05)
Avoid Oven and Dishwasher Canning(7-05)
Don't Use Grandma's Methods
(8-07)
Tomatoes(8-05)
 

FOOD/NUTRITION/HEALTH:
Food Preparation/Selection/ Storage
Asparagus(3-09)
Mindful Eating
(2-09)
Changing Eating Habits
(2-09)Soy in Your Diet(11-08)
Venison Safety(11-08)
Thaw Food Safely
(2-09)
Making Deer Jerky(11-08)
School Success=Breakfast

Mindless Eating(10-08)
Saving on Food Prices
(10-08)
"Natural" Foods(10-08)Country of Origin Labeling(10-08)
Peaches(11-08)
Black Walnuts(11-08)
Eat Right on a Tight Budget(7-09)

Healthy School Meals(9-08)
Choosing Peaches(7-08)
Coffee Can Have Health Benefits
(4-1-08)
Nutrition for Older Adults(7-08)
Pumpkins (10-07)
Missouri Quick Mix(8-07)
Fast Food at Home(8-07)
Ingredient Substitutions Affect Recipes(8-06)
Eat Dark Chocolate for Health(3-07)
Read Food Labels for Trans Fats/Allergens
Limit Marketing Attempts at Kids(9-09)
Helps Kids Choose Healthy Food
Keep Summer Snacks Healthy(7-06)
Emergency Pantry(7-06)
Identifying Whole Grain(7-08)
Whole Grain or Stone Ground(8-06)
Spend Food Dollars Wisely(7-06)
Asparagus
(7-05)
Drink Plenty of Water (7-05)
Care Packages for Service Men
Nutrition Month
(3-06)
Chocolate and Flavanoids(1-06)
Dashboard Dining
(1-06)
Breakfast Choices
Sweet Choices

Blueberries(7-05)
Make Vegetables Fun(12-05)
Healthy Snacks(8-05)
Tap or Bottled Water(9-05)
Store Food Properly

Nutrition/Weight/Exercise
Use Care When Buying Food Suplements(5-09)
Nutrition and Aging
(2-09)
GERD(2-09)
Belly Fat
(2-09)
Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss(11-08)
Feed Athletes Properly
(9-08)
Hydration is Important(9-08)
Alli(10-07)
My Child is Overweight(8-09)
Exercise for the Family(7-08)
Walk for Fitness(8-07)
Omega 3 Fatty Acids(8-07)
Are School Lunches Nutritious
(8-07)
Lunch is Important to Learning
(8-07)
Breakfast of Champions(2-07)
FDA Approves New Diet Pill(2-07)
Take Care of Your Heart(2-07)
Kids Need Active Lifestyles(9-06)
Portion Control(7-06)
Body Mass Index(7-06)
New Exercise Guidelines
(2-09)
New Food Pyramid Guidelines (7-05)
Desk Jobs Can Get You Down(7-06)
Willpower is Skillpower(7-06)
Healthy Food Choices for Kids(1-06)
Weight Control Myths(1-06)
21 Days to Better Health(1-06)
Why Do You Overeat(1-06)
Pedometers(7-05)
Calorie Quiz(7-05)

Are You Getting Adequate Nutrients?

Iron Deficient Diets(7-05)
Supersizing Has its Downside!
Supersizing: Watch Your Portions
Are Carbs Really Bad for You?
Weight Loss Cautions
(7-05)
Good Nutrition for Finicky Eaters
Exercise Improves Health
(11-06)

Safety

Times Matters in Safety(2-09)
Mold on Food(11-09)
Kitchen Pests(
11-08)
Kitchen Safety Test(7-08)
Tomato Safety(7-08)
Desk Dining(1-07)
Food Dating(10-07)
Store Food Safely(9-06)
Safe Food for Picnics(8-06)
BBQ Safety(8-05)
Saving Food in a Power Outage (7-05)
Is Your Refrigerator Temp Safe(9-06)
Snow Ice Cream(1-06)

Health Issues
Avoid Dementia(5-09)
Women and Heart Attacks(2-09)Mammogram Information(10-07)
Food Intolerance and Allergies(5-09)
Updated Immunization Schedules
(11-06)
Inflammatory Breast Disease(8-06)
Bone up on Osteoporosis(7-05)
Obesity and Arthritis (7-06)
Protect Kids From STD's(9-06)

CHILDREN AND FAMILY

Tips for Communicating with Children(8-09)
Gifts from Grandparents(2-09)

Questions to Ask Before You get Married(11-08)
Grief and Divorce
(2-09)
Chronic Illness and Marriage(2-09)
Characteristics of Strong Families: (2-09)
        Adaptability
        Appreciation
        Encouragement
        Commitment
        Clear Roles  
Promoting Early Literacy
(2-09)

Summer Fun with Kids(11-08)Protect Kids from TV Ads(11-08)
Internet Safety(11-08)
Grandparents' Rights
(10-08)
Don't Overdo Time Outs(7-08)
Laughter is Good Medicine(7-09)
Peer Smart Kids
(7-08)
Joyful Relationships(7-08)Surviving Suicide(7-08)
Listen to Your Children(7-08)
Teaching Children Self-Control(8-07)
Talk to Kids About Hate(3-07)
Family Meals(11-06)
Connecting With Your Teen(11-06)
Raising Kind Children(11-06)
What Makes Families Strong?(9-06)Balancing Family(7-05)
Internet Safety(7-05)
Family History
Stay at Home Kids
Get Enough Sleep

Help Your Family Grow Stronger

ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
Facts on Fireword(11-08)
Cutting Your Energy Bills(2-07)
Energy Tax Credits(2-07)

Not too Late to Winterize Home(1-07)
Save on Gasoline(7-06)
Space Heaters(12-05)
Coping with Fuel Costs(8-05)
Fuel Saving Tips for Farmers(8-05
Fans Can Reduce Cooling Costs
Energy Efficient Refrigerators

FAMILY and FINANCES:
Credit for College Expenses
Fair Debt Collection
(11-08)How Much Insurance Do You Need(8-07)
Money Smarts and School(8-07)
Tax Credits for Working Families(2-07)
Last Minute Tax Changes(2-07)
Identity Theft(2-07)
Get a Free Credit Report(2-07
)
Teach  Children Money Management(9-06)
Money Tips: ATM's
Getting a Tax Refund
Insurance Tips

Seniors Need to Stay Organized
Avoid Fraud After Disaster(1-07)
Weather Related Financial Difficulties(1-07)
Know Facts About Payday Loans(1-07)

Divorce, Grief and Separation
Helping Grandkids Deal with Grief(7-08)
Summer Visitation(7-08)
Grief is Important to Heal from Divorce(7-08)
Grandparents Have Rights(7-08)



HOLIDAY HINTS:(2008)
Online Shopping Tips
Special Gifts for Grandchildren
Keep Foods Safe

Use a Crockpot for Holiday Treats
Save Calories with Dense Foods
Add a Pomegranate

Drinks Cause Weight Gain
Stress Affects Eating
Holiday Eating Tips
Holiday Clues
Weight Loss Tips
Leftover Turkey
Craving Sweets
Pumpkin Pie Treats
Guilt Free Holidays
Enjoy Your Poinsettia
Christmas Cactus Success
Choosing a Tree
Keep Your Tree Fresh
Sending Care Packages

Financial Stress
Hassle Free Holidays
Ten Dollar Christmas

Financial Tips
Choosing Toys
Shocking Holiday Safety

 

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