Jennings Family Members Get Caught Allegedly Hiding Fugitive
February 16, 2024 – As the investigation continues into the automobile theft case reported by KSST News in early January, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies made thier way to a residence on County Road 2300 to serve a felony warrant on Everett Jennings. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Deputies knocked on the door and received no answer although two residents could be seen walking through the...
Trading Post for February 12, 2024
Needing to buy 40 rolls of round hay call 903-348-1738 Free range eggs for sale,contact Judy 903-348-6167 New White River khaki color size large fishing vest asking $20, text or call for pic 903.440.5523 Linseed oil for decks, $30 per gal. Coleman clean fuel, $20 per gallon. 21″ Pulsar push mower, new, $250. 21″ Troy Bilt Mower, new. $250. 903 335 8666 or 903 951 8547 Free to a good Home: one year old chocolate Lab...
Is Pine Needle Compost OK for Vegetable Gardens? From Master Gardener David Wall
February 11, 2024 – There are two uses for the pine needles in your garden. For the first, pine needles make an excellent mulch for your vegetables. They don’t press on the soil and let plenty of air through them. They don’t affect soil pH, because they are above ground. It’s that simple. On the other hand, should we allow needles to be used in compost? It’s an interesting question, and the answer, after studying, is easier than...
Too Much Emphasis on Winning and Losing at Jr. Fair Livestock Shows by Mario Villarino
February 8, 2024 – According to Nebraska Extension “It seems far too often we place too much emphasis on winning and losing at Jr. Fair livestock shows. Unfortunately, many times adults consider 4-H and FFA livestock projects a failure if their son or daughter does not win. If our only goal at a livestock show is to win, maybe we need to make some adjustments in our goals and in understanding the benefits our youth are gaining...
Trading Post for February 8, 2024
Free range eggs for sale,contact Judy 903-348-6167 New White River khaki color size large fishing vest asking $20, text or call for pic 903.440.5523 Linseed oil for decks, $30 per gal. Coleman clean fuel, $20 per gallon. 21″ Pulsar push mower, new, $250. 21″ Troy Bilt Mower, new. $250. 903 335 8666 or 903 951 8547 Free to a good Home: one year old chocolate Lab mix. Female, already spayed with shots. This party says that...
Try a Beit Cucumber in 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
February 5, 2024 – Most know of the “standard” cucumbers for gardens, which include Straight 8, Marketmore and Marketmore76. These are excellent cucumbers and typical results are usually 15-20 fruit per plant, although in excellent soils, the totals can reach and possibly exceed 25. Quite a few years ago, Israeli farmers created a family of “Beit” non-hybrid cucumber plants. While seeds cost more, the plants produce more. The...
Trading Post for February 5, 2024
Linseed oil for decks, $30 per gal. Coleman clean fuel, $20 per gallon. 21″ Pulsar push mower, new, $250. 21″ Troy Bilt Mower, new. $250. 903 335 8666 or 903 951 8547 Free to a good Home: one year old chocolate Lab mix. Female, already spayed with shots. This party says that the puppy is “beautiful and sweet.” For pictures and more information, please call 214-537-5728. New White River khaki color size large...
Trading Post for February 4, 2024
Free to a good Home: one year old chocolate Lab mix. Female, already spayed with shots. This party says that the puppy is “beautiful and sweet.” For pictures and more information, please call 214-537-5728. New White River khaki color size large fishing vest asking $20,text or call for pic 903.440.5523 Clean, unfertilized, free range eggs for $4 a dozen. Locally grown, frozen organic blueberries for $5 a pound. Selling a...
Soil Tests Can be Used to Help by Mario Villarino
Soil tests can be used to estimate the kinds and amounts of soil nutrients available to plants. They also can be used as aids in determining fertilizer needs. Properly conducted soil sampling and testing can be cost-effective indicators of the types and amounts of fertilizer and lime needed to improve crop yield. The effects of adding a fertilizer often depend on the level of nutrients already present in the soil If a soil is very low...
Trading Post for January 31, 2024
New White River khaki color size large fishing vest asking $20,text or call for pic 903.440.5523 Clean, unfertilized, free range eggs for $4 a dozen. Locally grown, frozen organic blueberries for $5 a pound. Selling a fabric sofa, in very good condition, just need gone so $25. Solid wood 68-inch long by 27-inch tall and 17-inch deep TV stand with 3 doors $100. You pick up. For more info, please call 903-945-2986. 21″ 5 1/2 hp 3...
