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Youth and Elderly One Focus of National Farm Safety and Health Week
By
Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 8, 1999
"It's good to encourage farm families to walk around the farm. Let kids identify the hazards. That way, the parents have a better appreciation of what their kids understand." Larry Piercy, UK Ag Safety and Health Specialist.
Farmers on Public Water Systems Need to Be Aware Of Possible Restrictions
By
Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 8, 1999
"As additional restrictions are placed on the general public for using water from public systems, part of these restrictions also will apply to farmers." Henry Duncan, UK agriculture water quality liaison
Drought Damage to Kentucky's Ag Income May Total Nearly Half Billion Dollars
By
Mark Eclov
Published on Sep. 5, 1999
"We estimate that the drought's impact on the economy of Kentucky could be in excess of 495 million dollars." Larry Jones, economist in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
Drought Has Varied Effect on Kentucky Pastures
By
Mark Eclov
Published on Sep. 5, 1999
"The real question during and toward the end of a drought is whether the plants are still alive or did they expend too much energy or were too stressed during the drought and are now dead." Jimmy Henning, UK Extension Forage Specialist
Water Conservation During Drought Begins at Home
By
Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 1, 1999
"Consumers are being asked to cut their water use." Kim Henken, extension associate for environmental and natural resource issues at the UK College of Agriculture
Drought Hasn't Discouraged Insects
By
Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 1, 1999
"Removal of crop residues may reduce pest survival by exposing them to the winter elements." Ric Bessin, UK Extension Entomologist
Eubank 4-Her Makes History With Double Grand Champs
By
Haven Miller
Published on Aug. 31, 1999
"All the hard work has paid off." Donna Hancock, Pulaski County 4-Her
Cattle Nutrient Needs During Drought Can Be Met in Different Ways
By
Haven Miller
Published on Aug. 25, 1999
"Hay is an option, but it's not the only option." John Johns, UK beef cattle specialist
National 4-H Livestock Judging Team Chosen
By
Mark Eclov
Published on Aug. 25, 1999
"By the time they get to the fair they have judged 36 classes of live animals including sheep, beef and swine and have given 32 sets of oral reasons." Monty Chappell, UK sheep production and livestock specialist
Cattle Producers Have Options During Drought
By
Haven Miller
Published on Aug. 25, 1999
"Kentucky supplies less than three percent of the national market, so even if we increase our marketings dramatically there won't be a noticeable impact on overall prices." Lee Meyer, UK livestock marketing specialist