Johnsongrass is a non-native warm-season grass that most people love to hate and there is no doubting some of the management problems associated with it. However, many producers do not see Johnsongrass as a problem, but just another forage resource. Where do you stand in this love hate relationship?

Hay Bales: Dealing with Johnsongrass in pastures and hay meadows (click)

This Household Pests Fact Sheet (click) is handy for many common household pests, including both ants and carpenter ants.

We get frequent questions on plants of all kinds and insects too. So how can you help us provide better services to you?

Good quality photos that are clear and up close, as well as photo(s) from a little farther back. If the photo is not clear on your phone, it will not be clear on our computer either.

Email photo to us, as we do not have a cell phone line for the office.

If a photo does not provide enough information, a sample may be requested.

Collect the plant sample the day you plan to come to town.

Keep the sample cool and out of direct sunlight.

A 6 to 8 inch branch is better than a single leaf.

For grasses, include as much of the plant as possible, root, stem and leaves, and seed head (or flower) if possible.

For insects, place in a ziptop bag or small container with a lid. If you are not bringing the sample right away, you can place sample in the freezer until you can bring it to our office.

Next Board Meeting Time TBD

Members be on the lookout for upcoming educational events beginning this fall.