“Often the most effective thing to do is clip or mow pastures in a timely manner.” J.D. Green, UK Extension weeds science specialist
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Value Added Targeted Marketing Program Provides Important Data
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“We tagged about 10,000 cattle in the hopes of receiving carcass data and we actually received data on just over 4,000 head. That represented about 400 different producers in 30 different counties.” Kenny Burdine, UK Extension beef marketing associate
“The corn is a little bit of a surprise but not a shock. It is somewhat bigger than anticipated but usage is also up tremendously, resulting in only a modest buildup in stocks and globally, stocks aren’t going to build.” Steve Riggins, UK grain marketing specialist
Tennessee and Kentucky to Host North American Biotechnology Conference
“This conference will explore constraints and opportunities associated with commercialization of university technologies, and will particularly focus on the role of public policy related to regulatory and economic development issues.” Lee T. Todd Jr., UK President
Weather Experts Believe Weak El Niño Conditions Beginning
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“We are in a neutral pattern and we have been since late 2003. Typically there is a lag once you get into an El Niño pattern before you start to see the shift of the jet stream, so we’re talking mid-fall before we see any impact.” Tom Priddy UK Ag. Meteorologist
Ragweed Culprit for Crop Losses, Allergies from Pollen
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"Ragweed plants can have a serious impact on grain and forage crop production. Many plant species cause hay fever reactions." J. D. Green, UK Extension Agronomist
“Research has shown that utilizing stockpiled tall fescue can reduce the days required for hay feeding by more than 50 percent and lower wintering costs by more than $50 per cow.” Garry Lacefield, forages specialist
The theme of this year’s expo is “A Century of Farming Progress” and is open to the public free of charge. Consumers will discover what promise new technologies offer for better quality, more nutritious food. Farmers who want to learn about new efficient methods for growing crops with less impact
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UK College of Ag State Fair Exhibit Offers Practical Tips for Healthy Homes
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The Healthy Homes exhibit will be in the South Wing of the Kentucky State Fair and Exposition Center on Main Street. It will be a centerpiece, island-type display with 360-degree exposure and will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily during the fair. The 100th Kentucky State Fair runs from Aug. 19 t
