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Consumer Decision Making Contest
The Consumer Decision making contest that is rapidly approaching for those interested. (7/6/2009) |
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2009 Tennessee Junior Fleece Show
The Tennessee Sheep Producers Association will once again be conducting a fleece show at the 2009 Tennessee Junior Sheep Exposition in Cookeville. (6/22/2009) |
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2009 Tennessee Junior Fleece Show
The Tennessee Sheep Producers Association will once again be conducting a fleece show at the 2009 Tennessee Junior Sheep Exposition in Cookeville. (6/22/2009) |
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Master Horse Owner Class Offered
The UT/TSU Extension Service will offer a Master Horse Owner Class in the fall of 2009. Space is LIMITED so call your local County Extension Service Office ahead to reserve your seat. The training will be held at the Dyer County Complex Auditorium located at 151 Everett Ave. in Dyersburg. (6/5/2009) |
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2009 4-H Foods Day
4-H Foods Day will take place Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Dyer County Extension Office. You can enter one or all of the events. The food must be prepared by the 4-H member at home. Foods Day will begin at 9:00 a.m. and usually ends by noon!
Please call 286-7821 to pre-register for the event by April 20, 2009. Bring a copy of your recipe for every category you enter.
(3/25/2009) |
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2009 4-H Jr. High Camp
The 2009 theme for Ed-venture Camp will be C.I.A. (Careers In Action). The camp is for 6th-8th grades. Dyer County will be attending 4-H Ed-venture Camp at the Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia, TN on June 29 - July 2 (3/23/2009) |
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4-H Junior Camp
The theme of this year’s Junior 4-H Camp is “Be Part of the Excitement!”Dyer County will be attending 4-H Junior Camp at the Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia on June 15 – 19, 2009. The camp is available to youth in the 4th – 6th grades. (3/23/2009) |
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4-H Piggy Bank Contest
Congratulations to all of the Dyer County 4-H Piggy Bank Contest Winners. The 4-H Bank Piggy Bank Contest was a part of Tennessee Saves Week. (3/17/2009) |
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4-H Sub-Regional Public Speaking Winners
Congratulations to Janie Kaye Gentry, Haley Mills, Morgan Walker and Caitlin Fogarty. They participated in the regional public speaking events in Dresden and Lexington. (3/17/2009) |
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4-H Judging is Here
Well Dyer County 4-Her’s, it’s that time of year once again. The judging activities have begun. (3/16/2009) |
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2009 4-H Poster Contest
2009 4-H Poster Contest
Thanks to all those who participated in the 4-H Poster Contest. Everyone did a wonderful job.
Thanks to Christ Classical, DCHS, Finley, Fifth Consolidated, Holice Powell, Newbern, Northview, Porter Academy, and Trimble schools for submitting posters. Congratulations to all the winners. Purple Ribbon Winners will be sent to the state contest.
(2/16/2009) |
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2009 4-H Public Speaking Contest
2009 4-H Public Speaking Contest
On January 26, 2009, 54 Dyer County 4-H Members showed off their communication skills at the Dyer County 4-H Public Speaking Contest. Students from DCHS, Christ Classical, Finley, Fifth Consolidated, Newbern, Northview, Porter Academy, and Trimble Schools participated in this event. Thanks to Northview Middle School for hosting the event.
(2/16/2009) |
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Spring Time Fertilization of Pastures
Springtime is the ideal time of the year to start preparing pastures for the upcoming season. (1/27/2009) |
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2009 Extension Production Meeting & Grain Conference Coming Up!
The annual Dyer County UT Extension Service row crop production update meeting is scheduled to be held on Friday, January 23, 2009. (1/8/2009) |
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Small Trees for Fall Splendor
Small trees with fall color can be planted for the landscape, just like spring and summer flowering growth habit. (8/25/2008) |
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Environmental Conditions Affect Tomato Fruit Set
Several environmental factors can contribute to the problem of tomatoes looking healthy but not having blossoms or setting fruit. (7/8/2008) |
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New Tennessee CRP Hardwood Restoration Practice Announced
USDA and FSA have given final approval for several new State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) practices in the CRP program in Tennessee. (7/8/2008) |
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USDA Releases CRP for Forage Utilization
USDA announces CRP permitted use for livestock feed needs. (5/27/2008) |
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Periodical Cicadas Appearing Soon!
Periodical cicadas (PC) come out every 13 or 17 years in Tennessee. Adult PC populations can be very dense with tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of individuals per acre. (5/1/2008) |
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Wheat Production Following Flood Conditions
Recent flooding conditions in Dyer County are having an affect on current row crop production practices associated with wheat. (4/14/2008) |
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Pesticide Re-Certification Scheduled for March 27 & 28.
The time has come for all private pesticide applicators who buy and use restricted use pesticides on their farm, in the greenhouse or nursery operations to re-certify their card in order to continue purchasing and using these pesticides. (2/27/2008) |
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Prepare Now for Spring Pastures
Even though it is winter, there are several things you can do over the next month or so to improve your pasture and hay production in April and May. January and February are key months for management. Below are a few practices to focus on during the next few weeks. (2/5/2008) |
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Begin Fertilizing Yard Trees Soon
Yard trees will need help recovering from the challenges they faced during the 2007 growing season. (1/22/2008) |
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Dyer County 4-H at National Western Roundup
On Tuesday, January 8, 2008, the Dyer County 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to Denver, CO to compete in the National Western Round-up 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Team members were Todd Baker, Anna Brown, Kris Newsom and John Schultz. Traveling with the team as volunteer leaders were Calli Smithson and Clint Bain. After arriving in Denver, the team members traveled to a work out session at Magness Land and Cattle Company. While there, students toured the ranch and evaluated 6 classes of limousin heifers and bulls. On Thursday morning, the students took a break from judging and boarded a bus for Winter Park, CO. There the students experienced a full day of skiing on some of the best snow in the world. (1/17/2008) |
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Winter Master Beef Producer Graduation
Sixty-Eight Tennessee beef cattle producers and families graduated from the 4th Annual Northwest Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program on November 29th 2007. Producers graduating were from Dyer, Gibson, Obion, Lauderdale, Tipton, Weakley and Crockett Counties. This year the program was held in Dyersburg, TN at the Dyer County Complex Auditorium. (1/17/2008) |
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Third Annual Mid-South Stocker Conference
The 2008 Mid-South Conference will be held February 12-13, in Lebanon, Tennessee. The conference is a cooperative educational program by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension and University of Tennessee Extension.
Bayer Animal Health will again serve as “partner” for the conference.
(1/17/2008) |
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Soil Fertility and Cation Exchange Capacity
Soils are a medium in which crops grow to feed and clothe the world. To understand soil fertility is to understand a basic need of crop production. (1/7/2008) |
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TDA Implements New Rules to Allow Safe Home Food Prep
With a growing interest in the sale of home-prepared jam, jellies and baked goods, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture has implemented new rules to allow the commercial sale of certain foods safely prepared in domestic kitchens. (1/7/2008) |
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Spring Freeze Damage to Corn, Wheat & Ornamental Plants
Questions arise as to how much damage our corn and wheat crop will suffer from the recent freeze. (1/7/2008) |
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Mystery Illness Linked to Bee Losses May Be Stress
There is a buzz among the nation's beekeepers, but it's not the result of the annual spring awakening of their bee colonies. (1/7/2008) |
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Freeze Damage to Trees: Impacts and Recovery
Plants have developed a strategy for survival over millions of years of evolution, but every once in a while the forces of nature offers a new challenge. (1/7/2008) |
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Foliar Soybean Fungicide Applications for Disease Control
The time of year has arrived for considering foliar fungicide applications on soybeans for disease control. (1/7/2008) |
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Maintaining Quality In On-Farm Stored Grain
Industry concerns over grain quality, along with increased production of specialty, identity-preserved and food-grade crops, have placed increased focus on grain quality and storage issues. (1/7/2008) |
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2007 Weather Impacts Tennessee Farmers' Revenue
Going into the fall harvest season the once bright promise of a successful 2007 crop season faded into the stark reality of a late spring frost and a summer without enough rain. (1/7/2008) |
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Why Do Trees Die?
Natural occurences such as spring freezes and prolonged drought put tremendous stress on all our trees and landscape plants. (1/7/2008) |
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2007 Census of Agriculture Gives Farmers A Voice in Their Future
America farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard and help shape the future of agriculture for years to come. (1/7/2008) |
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Preparing Cattle for the Breeding Season
Cattle producers should already be preparing for the upcoming breeding season. When preparing for the breeding season, it is extremely important that we remember to have cows and heifers in proper body condition score prior to breeding. This can aid in the decrease of the postpartum interval (the time between calving and getting bred back). Most cattle producers have been concentrating on calving for the past two months or more, and they are knowledgeable about the condition of their cows and heifers due to this reason. However, the bulls may have been a forgotten yet enormously significant part of the breeding herd. (4/30/2007) |
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Northwest TN Master Beef Producer Program
Thirty-seven beef cattle producers from Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale and Obion Counties graduated from UT Extension's Master Beef Producer Program. (4/30/2007) |
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Risk of Nitrate Toxicity Real for Cattle
In cattle and other ruminating species in Tennessee, nitrate toxicity is often a leading cause of death, abortions and production losses. (4/30/2007) |
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TDA Implements New Rules to Allow Safe Home Food Prep
Workshops to help prospective home food businesses have been planned to assist with meeting safety issues associated with home food preparation. (2/26/2007) |
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Soil Fertility & Cation Exchange Capacity
Soils are the medium in which crops grow to feed and clothe the world. To understand fertility is to understand a basic need of crop production. (2/20/2007) |
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Replanting a Live Christmas Tree
Many homeowners spend 25 to 50 percent more for a living Christmas tree that they can enjoy all year, so it’s important to choose and care for the right tree. (12/15/2006) |
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Potassium Serves Critical Role in Crop Establishment
Potassium plays an important role in the growth and development of plants. (12/8/2006) |
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Forest Land Enhancement Program
Forest Land Enhancement Program Cost-Share Dollars Available (12/8/2006) |
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Fall Soil Testing Recommended for Better Yields
Summaries from the University of Tennessee Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville show that growers are doing a good job in maintaining soil pH on about half of the states cropland. However, the remaining land needs lime before crops are planted next spring. (10/18/2006) |
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What Happened to Last Year's Fertilizer?
Getting the most value for everything we do is one goal we strive for each year when thinking about planting and harvesting a crop. With the ever-tightening squeeze between farm inputs and crop prices, it makes good sense to reevaluate where the fertilizer we add each year is going. (10/18/2006) |
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Asian Soybean Rust Confirmed in Tennessee
Experts with University of Tennessee Extension confirmed the presence of a significant agricultural disease in the state. Asian soybean rust was found in West Tennessee on soybean leaf samples taken from several fields in Gibson, Obion and Weakley counties on Thursday, October 12. (10/18/2006) |
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2006 County Production Meeting & Grain Conference Coming Up!
The annual Dyer County UT Extension Service row crop production update meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 26, 2006. The meeting will be held at the Dyer County Fairgrounds in the Family Living Center Building with registration beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. The meeting program will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. (9/25/2006) |
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Biosecurity for the Beef Herd
Biosecurity incorporates those management practices aimed at keeping new diseases off the farm and keeping diseases from spreading from group to group on the farm. Biosecurity is the cheapest and most effective method of disease control since vaccinations cannot eliminate disease and treatment can only reduce losses. Most cattle diseases are spread by cattle blood, saliva, manure, urine or exhaled air and special attention needs to be paid to reducing contact from animal to animal or animal to object to animal. This is best done by a combination of animal isolation, control of movement onto and around the farm, as well as cleaning and disinfecting. (9/25/2006) |
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Formosan Termites from Louisiana not Likely in Mulch
According to Dr. Karen Vail, Associate Professor in the UT Entomology and Plant Pathology Department, Knoxville, Tennessee, the possibility of the Formosan subterranean termite being transported in mulch from the state of Louisiana is highly unlikely. A rumor via the internet has been causing many calls and questions concerning this termite. The internet rumor indicates termite-infested wood from hurricane-ravaged areas is being made into mulch which will be shipped to retail outlets all over the U.S. The rumor then greatly exaggerates the potential damage from this infested mulch and indicates if you use this inexpensive mulch, the Formosan termites will consume your house because there is no effective solution for this termite (9/25/2006) |
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Green Stem Syndrome of Soybeans
The incidence of green stem syndrome (GSS) of soybeans has increased dramatically in North American soybean growing regions in recent years. Green stem syndrome is the common term used to describe soybean plants that retain their green stems and leaves well past the point of crop maturity. Researchers believe that a number of factors contribute to this syndrome, but the exact causes have not been clearly determined. However, due to the similarity of symptoms, GSS is most frequently attributed to virus infection. GSS may reduce grain yield and seed quality. Seeds of infected plants may be discolored, resulting in seed quality dockage in extreme cases. The incidence of green stem varies by year, location and variety. (9/25/2006) |
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Cotton Production in Tennessee
Cotton is an important crop in Tennessee and ranks third in terms of cash receipts from crops. Tennessee cotton production is hampered by a short growing season and frequent cool, wet weather in both spring and fall seasons. To produce and harvest more cotton per acre a producer needs to follow recommended production practices in all phases of cotton production. (9/25/2006) |
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Soybean Rust Hotline Established
A toll free hotline has been established for producers and others to call for up-to-date information about the possible spread of Asian soybean rust to Tennessee. The number is 877-875-BEAN (877-875-2326). (9/25/2006) |
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Oak Decline - A Normal Ecosystem Process
Oak decline is a normal part of the ecosystem process in aging oak hardwoods. Dieback and death are the expected results when mature oaks come under stress. It is a normal function of root disease fungi such as armillaria and insect pests such as two-line chestnut borer to preferentially attack, kill and decompose weakened trees. (9/25/2006) |
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What Happened to Last Year's Fertilizer
Getting the most value for everything we do is one goal we strive for each year when thinking about planting and harvesting a crop. With the ever-tightening squeeze between farm inputs and crop prices, it makes good sense to reevaluate where the fertilizer we add each year is going. (9/25/2006) |
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Fall Soil Testing Recommended for Better Yields
Summaries from the University of Tennessee Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville show that growers are doing a good job in maintaining soil pH on about half of the states cropland. However, the remaining land needs lime before crops are planted next spring. (9/25/2006) |
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Cotton Production in Tennessee
Cotton is an important crop in Tennessee and ranks third in terms of cash receipts from crops. (5/8/2006) |
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Cotton Production in Tennessee
Cotton is an important crop in Tennessee and ranks third in terms of cash receipts from crops. Tennessee cotton production is hampered by a short growing season and frequent cool, wet weather in both spring and fall seasons. To produce and harvest more cotton per acre a producer needs to follow recommended production practices in all phases of cotton production. (5/8/2006) |
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Green Stem Syndrome of Soybeans
The increase of green stem syndrome (GSS) of soybeans has increased dramatically in North American soybean growing regions in recent years. (5/8/2006) |
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Pre-breeding and Breeding Season Managment for the Bull
The time has come for cattle producers to begin preparing for the upcoming breeding season. It is extremely important to have cows and heifers in proper body condition score prior to breeding. This can aid in the decrease of the postpartum interval (the time between calving and getting bred back). Most cattle producers have been concentrating on calving for the past two months or more, and they are knowledgeable about the condition of their cows and heifers due to this reason. However, the bulls may have been a forgotten yet enormously significant part of the breeding herd. (3/23/2006) |
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Formason Termites from Louisiana Not Likely in Mulch
According to Dr. Karen Vail, the possibility of the Formosan subterranean termite being transported in mulch from the state of Louisiana is higly unlikely. (3/13/2006) |
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Biosecurity for the Beef Herd
Biosecurity incorporates those management practices aimed at keeping new diseases off the farm and keeping diseases from spreading from group to group on the farm. Biosecurity is the cheapest and most effective method of disease control since vaccinations cannot eliminate disease and treatment can only reduce losses. Most cattle diseases are spread by cattle blood, saliva, manure, urine or exhaled air and special attention needs to be paid to reducing contact from animal to animal or animal to object to animal. This is best done by a combination of animal isolation, control of movement onto and around the farm, as well as cleaning and disinfecting. (2/13/2006) |
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2006 County Production Meeting and Grain Conference Coming Up!
The annual Dyer County UT Extension Service row crop production update meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 26, 2006. (1/17/2006) |
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How to Recycle Your Poinsettia
Based on sales figures, poinsettias are America’s favorite potted plant. Yet, every year we throw them away by the millions because their holiday splendor is difficult for the average gardener to recreate.
(1/10/2006) |
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Master Beef Producer Program Offers Valuable Information
Need to improve the profitability of your cow-calf operation? A Master Beef Producer Program for cow-calf producers in Dyer, Obion, Gibson, and Lauderdale County is being planned by the University of Tennessee Extension.
(1/10/2006) |
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Top 10 Ag List for the Half Century
Once in a while somebody gets a great idea that makes life a little better for everybody. Sometimes everybody hears about it. Sometimes nobody seems to notice. (1/10/2006) |
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Specialty Pesticides Improve Our Quality of Life
Specialty pesticides are pest management tools used to protect health and safety as well as enhance the quality of life and the environment. (1/10/2006) |
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National Animal ID System Moves Forward in Tennessee
As of July 1, Tennessee livestock owners and dealers across the state can register their premises for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) according to state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens. (1/10/2006) |
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Leptospirosis in Beef Cattle
Leptospirosis is known to be a common disease of cattle generally resulting in reproductive failure such as abortion and infertility. (1/10/2006) |
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The Bagworm and Its Control
Bagworms fond of junipers, cedars, arborvitae and white pine. (8/25/2005) |
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Extension Office Moves Back Home
Extension office moves back to office located at 151 Everett Avenue in Dyersburg (6/14/2005) |
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Private Applicator Re-Certification
Private applicators are required to re-certify before October 21, 2005, to be able to continue applying restricted use pesticides. (2/28/2005) |
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Master Beef Producer Class Graduates
A team effort involving Dyer, Lauderdale, Gibson, and Obion counties proves successful in delivering the Master Beef Producer Clinic program. (2/8/2005) |
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Asian Soybean Rust - New Disease Threat to Soybeans
Asian soybean rust is a new foliar disease that can have a significant impact on soybean production in Dyer County. (12/10/2004) |
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Master Gardener's Association Receives "Civic Volunteer Award" Certificate
Governor Bredesen lauds Environmental Stewards with awards. (10/18/2004) |
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Reduce Soybean Harvest Losses by Effective Machine Management
Soybean harvesting losses can range from 6 to 25 percent. This volume loss can be the largest cost factor in soybean production. (10/11/2004) |
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Combine Efficiency & Corn Harvest Losses Cost Producers Big Bucks
Several factors affect the quality of a given combine operation. These factors determine how much of the crop is harvested and how much of the crop is left in the field. (10/11/2004) |
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Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program
Need to improve the profitability of your cow-calf operation? A Master Beef Producer Program for cow-calf producers in Dyer, Obion, Gibson and Lauderdale counties is being planned by University of Tennessee Extension. (10/11/2004) |
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Pesticide Certification Information Hot Line
Anyone needing information about pesticide certification may call the new Hot Line for information. (5/27/2004) |
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Periodical Cicada to Appear in 2004
The 17 year periodical cicada scheduled to appear in Tennessee in 2004. (4/22/2004) |
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Points to Ponder for Corn Production
As the weather warms and the evidence of spring appears most farmers begin to think about corn planting time. Some years as weather conditions allow we are able to get some corn planted in late March and early April. In this article I want to mention several points to ponder as we begin thinking about planting an early corn crop. Several questions that usually come up will be addressed. (3/22/2004) |
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Nitrogen Loss in Corn
Corn is the most important grain crop grown in Tennessee. The total acreage of corn grown for grain and silage has been about 700,000 to 900,000 since 1970, with the silage acreage remaining at around 140,000 acres each year since 1970. This is about one-fourth the total acreage of corn grown in Tennessee in 1930. (3/15/2004) |
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Buttercup Control in Pastures
Spring pasture weed control important for maintaining a weed free pasture. (3/1/2004) |
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Western District 4-H Public Speaking and Poster Contest
4-H News
Western District Public Speaking and Poster Contest
The following students participated in the Western District 4-H Public Speaking and Poster Contest at Freed Hardeman University in Henderson, TN on Saturday, February 28, 2004. (3/1/2004) |
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Western District 4-H Public Speaking and Poster Contest
Dyer County 4-H was very successful at the 2004 Western District 4-H Public Speaking and Poster Contest. (3/1/2004) |
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Western District 4-H Public Speaking and Poster Contest
Dyer County 4-H was very successful at the 2004 Western District 4-H Public Speaking and Poster Contest. (3/1/2004) |
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TNCEP
Teacher Angela Wallace, of Dyersburg Middle School, guides 6th grade students in constructing a food guide pyramid. The mega poster is used in the school cafeteria to emphasize the importance of healthy food choices. (2/27/2004) |
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4-H/FFA Market Animal Show and Sale
The weigh in for the Dyer County 4-H/FFA Market Steer Show will be Saturday, March 13, 2004 at the Dyer County Fairgrounds. Weighing will begin at 8:00 a.m. Each 4-H or FFA member will be allowed to tag in 3 steers and show 3 steers at the Market Animal Show. (2/27/2004) |
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4-H Livestock Judging Team Competes in the National Western Round-up 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest
On Thursday, January 8, 2004, the Dyer County Senior High 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to Denver, CO to compete in the National Western Round-up 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Team members were Heather McLean, a junior at Dyer County High School and daughter of Lynn and Kathy McLean; Ashley Baker, a freshman at Tennessee Tech University and daughter of Brad and Sandy Baker; Adam McCall, a junior at Dyer County High School and son of Charles and Willa McCall; and Stuart Watson, sophomore at Dyersburg High School and son of Danny and Shelia Watson and Sandy and Ann Hearron.
See photo in 4-H photo gallery. (2/9/2004) |
