News Archive: Weather
Drought creates different insect problems
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With hot, dry weather comes a different set of insect issues.
Heat wave requires revising management strategy for horses
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UK Ag experts recommend horse owners take stock of their pastures and consider other management options during hot, dry spell.
UK workshop prepares next generation for a changed climate
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Carol Lea Spence
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High school and middle school teachers took time from their summers to attend a climate change workshop presented by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
Livestock heat stress emergency issued
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Aimee Nielson
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The extremely hot temperatures forecasted for later this week should have livestock producers on alert.
Wheat yields surprisingly good
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Katie Pratt
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Despite some freeze damage, wheat yields faired better than many expected.
Grazing management is critical during drought
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Katie Pratt
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Read how these strategies can help your livestock and pastures survive the dry weather.
UK agricultural meteorologist warns of livestock heat stress
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Aimee Nielson
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Temperatures and humidity will combine over the Memorial Day weekend to create a Livestock Heat Stress alert.
Drought continuing to affect Western Kentucky grain crops
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Katie Pratt
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Ticks emerging earlier than normal
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Katie Pratt
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Ticks usually start to appear in the late spring and early summer, but this year they are early.
