News Archive: Livestock
Feeding Corn in Drought Conditions- Advanced Grazing School Field Day
Published on Jul. 19, 2012
Drought forces farmers to rethink plans for corn crop
Published on Jul. 19, 2012
The extreme drought in Western Kentucky has drastically decreased corn yield potential. As a result, many farmers are making decisions about what to do with the crop.
New Kentucky Drought Resources Web page launched
Published on Jul. 12, 2012
The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.
Dairy Exchange offers hands-on learning
Published on Jul. 11, 2012
Dairy exchange will allow producers to share ideas, tour Kentucky farms.
Suman earns national achievement award
Published on Jul. 10, 2012
With Suman’s AMSA recognition, every faculty member in the UK meat science area has now received the distinction.
UK animal scientist honored
Published on Jul. 9, 2012
UK animal science professor Debra Aaron will be named a fellow in the teaching category of the American Society of Animal Science.
54th Farm-City Field Day going green
Published on Jul. 6, 2012
No trash for the landfill. That’s the goal set for the 54th Annual Farm-City Field Day July 12 in Franklin County.
Drought creates different insect problems
Published on Jul. 6, 2012
With hot, dry weather comes a different set of insect issues.
Heat wave requires revising management strategy for horses
Published on Jul. 3, 2012
UK Ag experts recommend horse owners take stock of their pastures and consider other management options during hot, dry spell.
Livestock heat stress emergency issued

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 26, 2012
The extremely hot temperatures forecasted for later this week should have livestock producers on alert.