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Iredell Informed June 2022
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Thank you to all dairy farmers! Iredell County is number one in North Carolina for number of dairy farms, dairy cows, and milk produced. They work tirelessly 365 days a year to produce a safe, wholesome product for us to enjoy. If you see a dairy farmer, please take the time to thank them for all they do each and every day.
DAIRY NEWS
Contact Nancy Keith for more details
Check out these dairy articles:
LIVESTOCK NEWS
MEET OUR INTERN:
My name is Sarah Faith McAllister. This summer, I will be working as an intern for Iredell County's Extension Office. I am a graduate of Bandys high school and am going into my senior year at the University of Mount Olive. I am majoring in Agricultural Education with a minor in plant science. I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to work with the Iredell Extension Agents. I am looking forward to learning about what they do to serve the community and helping however I can along the way.
HORTICULTURE NEWS
Coping with Drought
With all the fluctuating weather conditions in our area, please take the time to familiarize yourself with key points on how to deal with drought conditions in your home gardens.  

Follow the link below for more information.
Home Horticulture Calendar
JUNE
  • Prune white pine (new growth only)
  • Prune early bloomers when flowers fade
  • Remove water sprouts from base trees. Continue with spray program
  • Last fertilize application on trees & shrubs
  • Remove dead growth from bulbs
  • Control Japanese beetles
  • Control wood boring bees and wasps
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
Home Preservation Workshop
Saturday, June 18th
9am - 3pm
$50

This workshop is designed for those who wish to learn about different home food preservation methods.  We will cover boiling water and pressure canning instructions, fermentation, and dehydration as well as best practices for safe and quality home-preserved products.  
For more information, call Andrea Sherrill 704-878-3157.
Cauliflower Wings with Buffalo Yogurt Dip

For all wing lovers who are looking for a healthy alternative to this favorite food, these cauliflower wings are an absolute must! The wings themselves only have three ingredients – 1 head of cauliflower, olive oil, and salt. The wings on their own are a welcome light treat but, for true wing flavor, the fantastic Buffalo Yogurt dip is an essential accompaniment. This recipe serves 8 and can easily be doubled if serving company or bringing to a gathering.

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower
3 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt

Buffalo Yogurt Dip

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Franks Hot Sauce or your favorite brand
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon granulated garlic

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 425°F.

CUT or break the cauliflower florets off the core leaving as much of the stem on as possible. They should resemble little trees or drumsticks. Place the florets in a large bowl and toss gently with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and salt.  Lightly oil a roasting pan or sheet pan with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and spread the cauliflower in a single layer in or on the pan and place in the oven.

ROAST for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cauliflower just starts to get tender and the edges start to turn nice and brown.

MIX all the dip ingredients in a medium size bowl until well blended.

ARRANGE the roasted cauliflower on a serving platter with a bowl of the dip on the side. Enjoy!
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
ROW CROPS NEWS
With corn shooting up, some fields are not too far away from tasseling. It is critical to scout all corn when the primary ear is growing and to protect it during the two weeks prior to tasseling. This post details important changes to the threshold that were made in 2020 and provides guidance on how to scout and spray. Then you can link to the full article: https://corn.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/05/how-to-scout-and-manage-stink-bugs-in-pre-tassel-corn-2022/?src=rss
AGRICULTURE NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022

CONTACT:  

Heather Overton, assistant director
NCDA&CS Public Affairs Division
919-707-3006; heather.overton@ncagr.gov

NCDA&CS lifts poultry show and sale suspension

RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Mike Martin announced today that the suspension of North Carolina poultry shows and public sales will be lifted as of Wednesday, June 1. All exhibitions, farm tours, shows, sales, flea markets, auction markets, swaps and meets pertaining to poultry and feathered fowl in North Carolina can resume.


On Thursday, May 12, the last High Path Avian Influenza control area was terminated, since there have been no additional positive cases of HPAI in North Carolina since April 11.


“Poultry owners are still encouraged to follow strict biosecurity measures and monitor their flocks for signs of illness,” said State Veterinarian Mike Martin.

“This HPAI outbreak has affected 35 states and remaining on alert should be a priority. I would like to thank our poultry producers and those in the state that were impacted by the suspension for their cooperation as we worked to keep the poultry industry in North Carolina healthy. With warmer temperatures we hope the threat of HPAI is minimized for now.


“National trends show a decrease of new cases,” Martin said. “HPAI is still a threat to our domestic poultry and so it is still encouraged to practice strict biosecurity including keeping flocks away from wild birds whenever possible.”  Poultry owners can report sick or dying birds to their local veterinarian, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division, 919-707-3250, or the N.C. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System 919-733-3986.


More information about High Path Avian Influenza is online at www.ncagr.gov/avianflu.
CONTINUE TO CATCH EXTENSION ON WAME
Extension has daily slots on the local radio station, WAME 92.9FM/550AM!

Check them out at 6:40am and 6:40pm


Mondays-       Taylor Jenkins and Kelly Pierce for 4-H/Youth
                        Development

Tuesdays-       Andrea Sherrill for Family & Consumer Science

Wednesdays- Melinda Roberts for Horticulture

Thursdays-     Laura Elmore and Jenny Carleo for Crops and
                        Livestock

Fridays-          Nancy Keith, Dairy and Extension Director News




Need to get in touch with Extension Staff?


--Just click on the person below--

Agents/Associates:

Nancy Keith: County Extension Director, Dairy

Andrea Sherrill: Family & Consumer Science

Jenny Carleo:  Area Specialized Agent, Grain Crops

Laura Elmore: Livestock and Crops

Taylor Jenkins: 4-H Youth Development

Kelly Pierce: 4-H Program Associate

Melinda Roberts: Horticulture


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