News Archive: Crops
Feeding Corn in Drought Conditions- Advanced Grazing School Field Day
Published on Jul. 19, 2012
Drought forces farmers to rethink plans for corn crop
Published on Jul. 19, 2012
The extreme drought in Western Kentucky has drastically decreased corn yield potential. As a result, many farmers are making decisions about what to do with the crop.
New Kentucky Drought Resources Web page launched
Published on Jul. 12, 2012
The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.
Hot, dry weather exacerbating black shank
Published on Jul. 10, 2012
Hot, dry conditions likely are making the effects of black shank worse.
54th Farm-City Field Day going green
Published on Jul. 6, 2012
No trash for the landfill. That’s the goal set for the 54th Annual Farm-City Field Day July 12 in Franklin County.
Drought creates different insect problems
Published on Jul. 6, 2012
With hot, dry weather comes a different set of insect issues.
Hot, dry weather continues as corn begins pollination
Published on Jun. 28, 2012
Wheat yields surprisingly good
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 25, 2012
Despite some freeze damage, wheat yields faired better than many expected.
Grazing management is critical during drought
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 18, 2012
Read how these strategies can help your livestock and pastures survive the dry weather.
UK introduces new grazing school
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 13, 2012