|
Agriculture
Radio News Archives
Radio Programs- Pre-recorded radio programs are offered
to commercial radio stations and to county Extension agents
via audio compact disks and tape.
Ag Programs
March 26 - March 30
Preparing
For The Beef Breeding Season
A controlled calving season will be successful if you have a
well planned out breeding season.
Planting
Nut Trees In The Backyard
There is a large variety of nut trees with many different characteristics.
Recreating
A Hardwood Forest
There are may steps in recreating a forest that will end in
a positive manner.
Checking
Sprayer Calibration
Calibration is when you check your spraying equipment.
Always make sure your equipment is clean and running properly.
Cooperative
Weather Observer Program
The cooperative weather observer program has been running for
a long time and can provide people with information to prepare
us for the upcoming weather.
Ag Programs
March 19 - March 23
A
New Fungicide Against Pythium Root Rot
Controlling pythium root rot can be affective through the new
types of fungicide.
Nitrogen
Fertilizer
The increase in natural gas cost is affecting the nitrogen fertilizer.
Making
Money With Vegetables
Vegetable growth can produce a lot of money if grown and sold
properly.
Controlling
Weeds In Alfalfa
Weeds are difficult to handle during the beginning and end of
the alfalfa crop growth process.
Spring
Forage Harvesting Season
Preparing for the spring early on will impact and improve your
crops quality.
Ag Programs
March 12 - March 16
Disease
Control On Tobacco Varieties
The amount of disease resistance on a tobacco variety is very
important when choosing the correct variety for your crop.
Biotech
Crops In The Midwest
There have been many studies on the effects of biotechnology
on monarchs. All of these studies have helped with making
decisions for crop development.
The
Real Value Of Your Timber
Timber is not like other crops when being sold. Most buyers
have specifications that a seller most likely won't understand.
Fly
Control For Your Livestock
We all want to get rid of those pesky pasture flies on our livestock,
so use the proper control methods to do so.
Kentucky
Storm Spotters
Storm spotters are everywhere and in Kentucky they are very
important. Give many thanks to the storm spotters for
warning us about storms.
Ag Programs
March 5 - March 9
The
Future Of Genetics and The Dairy Herd
To achieve the best and most available way to improve genetics
is through artificial insemination.
Kentucky
Cattle Markets
The cattle cycle is a ten to twelve year swing of cattle numbers
which affects the cattle prices.
Macro-Economy
In Agriculture
The US economy has slowed down recently affecting the agriculture
in the country.
Black
Knot Of Plums In Kentucky
Black knot is caused by a fungus which destroys the crops and
trees of prunes or plums.
Testing
Soil
Testing your soil is an excellent way to prepare your land for
planting. It will provide you with success.
Contact:
Bob DeMattina, Communications Specialist
Phone: (859) 257-4953
FAX: (859) 257-1512
E-mail: rdematti@ca.uky.edu |
