Asian Ticks Trigger Upper Cumberland Livestock Losses
Invasive Asian Longhorned Ticks impacting livestock producers across the Upper Cumberland as the species establish a permanent presence. Fentress County UT Extension Director John Gunter said the tick species can produce up to 2,000 eggs at a time without a mate. Gunter said the ticks spread disease like a mosquito would, traveling from one animal […]
Dry Conditions Strain Upper Cumberland Cattle Producers
The lack of rain forcing cattle producers across the Upper Cumberland to harvest hay earlier than planned to maintain their livestock. Fentress County Extension Director John Gunter said a three-week gap in moisture significantly impacted the growth of cool-season grasses during a critical production window. While many producers applied fertilizer to their fields, Gunter said […]
Invasive Hammerhead Worm Spotted In Fentress County
The hammerhead worm, an invasive pest native to Southwest Asia, has been spotted in Fentress County. The hammerhead worm is a flatworm with a shovel-like head. Fentress County Ag Extension Agent John Gunter said hammerhead worms prey on earthworms. Gunter said earthworms are needed to help regulate the dirt. “We have the potential to have […]
Fentress To Celebrate Its Growing Garlic Growth With Festival Stop
The growth of garlic has become so popular in Fentress County, the county will be part of the 2024 Garlic Festival. Fentress County UT Agriculture Extension Agent John Gunter said there are several growers in the county. He said the rise of popularity in garlic over the last four years even surprised him. “I don’t […]
