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Overcoming breeding challenges on fescue pastures
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A large number of Kentucky beef producers have spring-calving cow herds that graze fescue pastures. The biggest concern with these pastures is their high endophyte levels. High endophyte levels can cause a multitude of problems in cattle, including reduced reproduction performance.

Advanced Kentucky Grazing School coming to Western Kentucky
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Forage and animal specialists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will host an Advanced Kentucky Grazing School June 18 at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.

This is the second year for the one-day event that targets producers who have participated in at least one other UK grazing program. It is the first time the program has been offered in Western Kentucky.

UK Robinson Center Mountain Monday Series offers equine focus

The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.

Farmers, agents air views in Washington, D.C.

Recently, 14 Kentucky farmers and UK Cooperative Extension agents traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers to talk about agricultural issues.

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