News Archive: Weather
Farmers persevering through drought
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Katie Pratt
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Read about how the drought has affected beef cattle producers.
Time to reseed pastures
By
Katie Pratt
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Now is the time to reseed drought damaged pastures.
Lawns likely to recover from drought
By
Katie Pratt
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The drought has taken a toll on many home lawns, but grasses will likely rebound.
Time is of the essence for soybean development
By
Katie Pratt
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The state's soybean crops needs rain for decent yields.
Insurance, ACRE payments on drought-stressed crops will vary
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Corn producers with crop insurance and/or enrolled in the ACRE program will likely receive a payment from this year's crop, but how much is still be determined.
Drought forces farmers to rethink plans for corn crop
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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
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The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.
Hot, dry weather exacerbating black shank
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Hot, dry conditions likely are making the effects of black shank worse.
