Grain Sorghum Gaining Interest In Kentucky

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 21, 2004

“Diseases and insects are an issue but they are much less of an issue than weed control and picking out a good quality variety and getting it planted on time. Having that good clean seed bed and getting it off to a good start can have value.”

Fine Tuning Nitrogen Use

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 21, 2004

needs for a specific field, side dressing and injecting nitrogen are some areas where farmers can look to fine tune nitrogen use to get optimal yields at the most economical cost of production. Lloyd Murdock, UK agronomist

Kentucky Cattle Programs Benefit Producers, Consumers

By Haven Miller
Published on Jan. 21, 2004

“It's ultimately a benefit to the people who buy and eat Kentucky beef.” Patty Scharko, UK Extension ruminant veterinarian

Managing Risk Best Alternative To Reducing Wheat Head Blight Problems

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 14, 2004

While there’s no panacea out there to eliminate head blight from a farmer’s field, having and using risk management plans can help them reduce their chances of sustaining heavy losses. Don Hershman, UK Extension Plant Pathologist

Managing Broomsedge In Pastures

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 14, 2004

“Good forage management, including rotational grazing, is needed to maintain vigor of forage plants and help them compete with weeds.” Monroe Rasnake, UK Extension agronomist

KY Dairy Herd Structure Changing

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Jan. 14, 2004

“In Kentucky, milk production per cow is up almost 100 pounds from 12,264 pounds per cow in 1997 to 13,230 pounds per cow in 2002. This represents an 8 percent increase.” Jack McAllister, UK Extension Dairy Specialist

Combating Higher Energy Costs

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Jan. 14, 2004

“Energy audits can be as little as $15 and they will generate a custom roadmap of suggestions for increasing your home’s efficiency.” Gerald Hash, UK Extension Housing Associate

Steps to Increase Forage Production Can Be Simple

Published on Jan. 14, 2004

“If you do a few simple things, you may actually double your forage production." Greg Schwab, UK Extension Soil Management Specialist

Ag Expo Celebrating 30th Year Of Educational Programs For Farm Community

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 7, 2004

“We’re excited that the commodity conference is being held at the same time and it offers us a chance to collaborate and provide an excellent quality program.” Clint Hardy, Daviess County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources

Trade Embargoes Hit Beef Prices

By Haven Miller
Published on Jan. 7, 2004

“It's very hard now for a cattle backgrounder who bought cattle a few months ago and has been looking to get those cattle sold.” Lee Meyer, UK Extension livestock marketing specialist