With High Natural Gas Prices, Farmers Need To Maximize Use

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 10, 2003

“We are going to have to be more efficient in using nitrogen in order to keep costs down.” Lloyd Murdock, UK

A Glimpse Of Mars and 4-H

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 10, 2003

“I think this project shows the versatility of 4-H. It sort of shakes off the stereotype that 4-H is for rural only.” David Riley, Christian County 4-H Volunteer

UK Mine Reforestation Project is Focus of Industry Interest

By Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 10, 2003

"We've got representatives here from the Office of Surface Mining, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the Kentucky Department of Natural Resources, the University of Tennessee and several other groups wanting to see what we've accomplished here." Don Graves, forestry department chair, UK College of Agricultur

Specialist Details Steps to Maintaining High Silage Yields

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 5, 2003

“Maintaining soil fertility levels is paramount, however it does not guarantee high levels of future production." Greg Schwab UK College of Agriculture Extension Soil Management Specialist

Readying Combines, Grain Bins Now Means Less Headaches At Harvest

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 3, 2003

A few hours spent adjusting combines, augers/ conveyors and dryers and cleaning storage bins will usually have a considerable payback in the form of reduced elevator discounts when corn is delivered for sale. Sam McNeill, UK Extension agricultural engineer.

KY Weather Records Continue to Pile Up as Grace Remnants Drench State

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 3, 2003

“This is usually one of the drier times of the year. Farmers count on that going into harvest time. Hopefully we won’t have too serious of a situation on our hands.” Tom Priddy UK College of Agriculture Meteorologist

Tips For Curing Burley Tobacco

Published on Sep. 3, 2003

“Curing burley is not just drying the leaf, but a four-week to six-week process that allows chemical changes to occur as the leaf dries.” George Duncan, UK Extension agricultural engineer

Risk of Green Tobacco Sickness Worse in Wet Weather

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 3, 2003

“A lot of tobacco stays wet past noon these days, so nicotine is going to be right there and as you handle the tobacco it will absorb right through your skin.” Gary Palmer UK Extension Tobacco Specialist

Proper Maintenance Can Keep Septic System In Good Repair

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 30, 2003

"There are a few simple steps homeowners can take to keep their septic systems in good working condition and to prevent water pollution." Kim Henken, UK Extension associate for environmental issues

Ham Breakfast Represents 40 Years of Kentucky Agriculture Tradition

By Haven Miller
Published on Aug. 27, 2003

"We partner with the Kentucky State Fair Board, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Ham Producers Association to make it a very successful event." David Beck, executive vice president, Kentucky Farm Bureau