Adam Thomas

4 weeks ago | pmg-ky2.com | Adam Thomas

Having a small chicken flock in the backyard is very popular these days. To have a successful flock producing eggs for your family, you’ll want to learn the basics. 1. Make sure you check your local city and county ordinances to ensure you’re able to have a backyard flock. Some ordinances require a minimum amount of land and some subdivisions and homeowners’ associations have their own rules. kAma] r9:4<6?D C6BF:C6 52:=J 42C6] *@F >FDE 7665 E96>[ AC@G:56 4=62?

1 month ago | udel.edu | Beth Miller |Amy Cherry |Adam Thomas |Karen Roberts

Some say you’re only as old as you feel. Others say you’re as young as you think. But how old is your brain really? Scientists have been developing and refining methods to accurately measure the age and health of our brains, without cutting into our skulls to have a look. Understanding brain health is critical to identifying and addressing disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Adam Thomas

Spring is here, and you might be itching to give your lawn a little TLC. While many people think “It’s spring, better grab the fertilizer,” the truth is that the very best time to boost lawn health is actually in the fall. That’s when conditions are prime for the grass to build strong roots. However, one of the most important (and often overlooked) spring lawn care practices is applying a preemergence herbicide. If you want a thick, healthy lawn this summer, stop weeds before they even get started.

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Adam Thomas

Trees provide our properties with beautiful landscapes, shade, and are vital to our ecosystem. We are going to look at how to establish trees in our landscapes and bring value to our property. Generally speaking, most species fall into two categories conifers and broadheads. In Kentucky there are two seasons to transplant spring and fall. Conifers (cone-bearing or evergreen trees) are usually planted in the spring, but both conifers and broadhead trees can be established in the fall.

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Adam Thomas

County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural ResourcesWinter of 2024-25 has definitely brought its challenges, a wetter than normal winter has led to significant damage to pasture, hay, and crop fields. This article we will focus on the damage that livestock have contributed to pastures by pugging. What is pugging you ask- well pugging occurs when the hooves of grazing livestock penetrate the soil surface during wet conditions causing damage to pasture plants as well as soil structure.