July 2024 Edition

Agriculture & Natural Resources
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	2024 ANR July Newsletter
What to do in July & August	Herbaceous Plants, Woody Ornamentals, Lawns, Fruits, & Houseplants
Planting Fall Vegetables	It is not too late to continue to enjoy the garden and add new plantings.
You Can Control Flies on Cattle	Warmer weather brings more pest problems. Horn flies and face flies are key pests of Kentucky Cattle.
Beneficial Snakes	Many people fear snakes, but despite the fright they can cause, the majority of snakes are beneficial.
Controlling Weeds in the Vegetable Garden	Weeds compete with crop plants for water, nutrients, and sunlight.
Lawnmowers are no place for children	More than 800 young children get run over or backed over by riding lawnmowers each year.
Summer Watering	Plants benefit more from occasional watering than from frequent shallow watering.
Give your Summer Garden New Life	It is always important to make sure annuals and perennials get plenty of water this time of year, especially in later summer.
Heat Stress on Livestock	Heat stress is hard on livestock, especially in combination with high humidity.
Simple Strategies to Control Mosquitos	All mosquitos need standing water to develop through their larval stages, and that does not necessarily mean a lake or pond.
Water Safety Reminders	Do not swim in or consume fish from rivers, lakes, ponds, creeks, or streams with an advisory.
Farmers Market	Farmers Market is Open