August 2002

Ag Programs

August 19 - 23

Preventing Erosion In Fields And Pastures
Mid-summer livestock management can certainly contribute to reducing water quality problems in your farm enterprise

Recognizing Yellow Vine Decline Of Cucurbits
During the past decade a disease causing yellowing and sudden decline of cucurbit vines has been recognized in the south central states.

Understanding How Hydrologic Drought Affects Much Of Kentucky
The Commonwealth hasn't been this dry since the drought of 1998-1999. Currently nearly 50% of  the U.S. is suffering from drinking water drought. This is affecting the crop moisture index.

Managing Tobacco During A Drought
Highly variable weather conditions around Kentucky have resulted in an uneven tobacco crop.

Raising Bantam Chickens
Bantam chickens are bred for color and form rather than the ability to produce eggs and meat. However they can be good egg producers and make great pets.

Ag Programs
August 12 -16

Using Artificial Insemination In The Dairy Industry
Dairy operations that breed their cows through artificial insemination have advantages over competitors that are still using bulls.

Controlling Mid-Summer Tobacco Insects
The hot summer period does not slow down many pests that are likely to feed on Kentucky's burley crop.

Marketing Training Offered To KY Dairy Producers
The purpose is to teach dairy producers how the futures market works and gives them experience in buying put options.

Getting A Representative Soil Sample For Testing
An accurate soil test can pay big dividends at harvest time.

Detecting And Fighting Japanese Beetles In Crops
The Japanese beetle is a problem insect that feeds on field crops and ornamental home landscape plants.

Ag Programs
August 5 - 9

Tobacco Quota Buyout Policy
A big question among the Kentucky farmers is whether there will be a tobacco buyout program and what shape it might take.

Utilizing Strategy To Artificially Inseminate Cows
When milk prices are low you need to be hard-nosed about what it cost to get dairy cows pregnant.

Fumonisin Risk In The 2002 Corn Crop
Fumonisin contamination of corn represents a concern for producers in most regions. This is particularly important in the southeast.

Eliminating Southwestern Corn-borer
Producers of corn and peppers should be watching for economic infestations of the southwestern corn-borer.

Mowing Your Lawn In The Summer
Careful mowing of your lawn during the warmer months can pay big dividends with a healthier turf.