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  • Add apples to your diet

    Fall is known for its abundance of great, fresh foods, and apples are among the most popular. You can prepare apples in many different ways and include them as ingredients in main courses, side dishes and desserts.

    Not only are apples great additions to any meal, but they are also packed full of nutrients. They are low in calories, fat and sodium, cholesterol free and a great source of fiber. Apples also contain phytochemicals that may help prevent many chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, asthma and diabetes.

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  • Fall soil testing important for farmers

    With the first day of autumn, Sept. 23, now come and gone, it is a great time to think about taking soil samples for fertility analyses.

    Testing soil now allows plenty of time to follow fertility recommendations before planting season, which could end up saving time and money.

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  • “Seniors Rock” at Point Park tonight

    The 2015 Carroll County Senior Event, “Seniors Rock” is Thursday, Sept. 17, at 4:30 p.m. at Point Park in downtown Carrollton. All seniors from Carroll and surrounding counties are invited to join in the festivities.       

    This year’s event will feature music from Madison Community Band, BBQ dinner, including dessert, games, giveaways, and door prizes from local establishments.

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  • Southern corn rust infecting corn fields

    The pathogen of southern rust of corn (Puccinia polysora) has infected a lot of corn fields in Kentucky within the last month.

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  • Useful tailgating tips

    The air is getting cooler and the leaves are changing color, signaling the beginning of fall and the start of football season in Kentucky.  With football comes tailgating. 

    Football fans love to gather in the stadium parking lot and set up the grill to cook and eat while discussing football strategies to win that big game.

    However, the excitement of the game is no excuse for forgetting about proper food handling procedures. 

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  • Mulch leaves, yard waste this fall

    Now that Labor Day—the unofficial end of summer—has come to pass and we are experiencing a little bit of a cool down in temperatures, we now start thinking about the upcoming change of season.

    Fall is a beautiful time for gardens, but it can also be a messy time.  Tree leaves turn from green to vibrant fall colors and then drop, creating big piles.  The way we address our yard waste can have a significant impact on our gardens and on the environment.

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  • Fall webworms have arrived; Parker wins at state fair

    Fall webworms are one of the three species of tent caterpillars we see in Kentucky.  These caterpillars live in groups within a silken tent, which helps provide protection for the caterpillars.

    FWW can feed on almost all shade, fruit and ornamental trees, with exception to evergreens. In Kentucky, FWW prefer American elm, maples, hickory and sweetgum.

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  • Meeting your savings goals

    To help ensure sufficient funds to meet your savings goals, start early and regularly put aside money.

    These tips will help boost savings to satisfy all your financial goals.

    Set goals based on what you will need or want in the future.  Write down the dollar amounts you will need for your goals.

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  • Tips for making flowers last

    August is quickly coming to a close, and as we look over the past month, we have experienced much for dry weather compared to July’s rainy month.  Summer heat and dry weather can take a toll on your flower garden, but with a little extra care, it is possible to bring it back to life for a few more weeks of vibrant color and texture.

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  • Help your teen navigate peer pressure

    The teenage years can be rough on teens and on parents, as young people strive for independence and parents learn how and when to let go. One of the most common stresses put on teens is peer pressure. While they want to be independent, they do seek acceptance from their peers.

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