“What we’ve seen so far is seed treatments that are holding up well and are doing as well as soil applied insecticides. The good news is many of the seed treatments are very economical.” Ric Bessin, UK Extension entomologist
Ag Development Funds Result in Forage-Beef Program Progress
519
“Farmer-oriented programs from across Kentucky have benefited from Ag Development Board funds, including Master Cattleman and CPH-45 sales." Jimmy Henning, Assistant Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.
"Since pests' natural predators are not in our homes, insects can cause serious plant problems." Rick Durham, UK Extension Horticulturist
/article/keeping-pests-out-homes
Wet Spring and Summer Affects Management of Apple Diseases
519
“Rainy periods in spring and summer were obstacles that apple growers faced when trying to manage apple diseases." John Hartman UK Extension Plant Pathologist
Check Wheat Seed For Germination, Use Seed Treatments If Necessary
137
In some lots, seed treatment increased germination by 10 to 20 percent. In other lots, however, a marginal effect of 1 to 5 percent or no effect was seen. On average, germination after seed treatment has been 84 percent. Cindy Finneseth, seed testing specialist
CPH-45 Sales Worthwhile Even In High Cattle Market
137
An analysis of 11 years of data from the Pennyrile CPH-45 sale at Hopkinsville , along with price data from regular sales, reveals that program participation consistently pays off for the producer.
Green River Cattle Company Works To Add Value For Beef Producer
137
“We are a farmer-owned stock corporation formed four years ago by a group of central Kentucky beef producers basically to try to capture some of the added value that we saw in quality, high end beef.” David P. Givens, cattle producer and corporate secretary
”The Nonprofit Initiative allows us to provide additional quality educational experiences to a growing audience of nonprofit professionals and board and council members across the state, which strengthens community members’ leadership abilities and helps us fulfill our mission.” Larry Turner Associ
