Newton County Newsletter
2025 is off to a frigid start for the southeast which hopefully means we will have a good year for our fruiting trees getting in their chill hours! If you are considering doing any work in your yard like adding trees or shrubs, now is the time to do your soil testing ground preparation. Planting trees in the Mississippi is best done in the winter which allows roots to get established before the hot summer comes along. Our last two summers have been tough with high temperatures and low precipitation. The drought of 2023 is still affecting the trees, and its impact will be felt for more years to come so let’s pray that God blesses us with a pleasant summer and a normal amount of rainfall. If you have any questions about getting your soil tested or if you need assistance with your pond – give us call. Or, if you want to start home canning give Katrina a call. The Extension service has been helping our communities for over 100 years with science and research-based information coming from the university. There are lots of opportunities that will be available this year for you to learn and grow because that is what we do: Informing Decisions, Shaping Futures, Strengthening Mississippi!
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