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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
May 28 - June 1
Managing
Black Shank
There is no easy to use control method for black shank on
the farm. One way to control it is to create a managment
plan.
Spring
Corn Insects
Crontrol is an important step in reducing cut worms and army
worms on your corn crops.
Automatic
Guidance
Automated guidance on the farm can be use in steering of tractors
and light bar guidance.
Gas
Price Increase
A theory on the gas price increase is that there is a higher
demand and there are refinery problems.
Raising
Ducks and Geese
Ducks and geese enjoy water around them, but a pond is not
nesessary.
Ag Programs
May 21 - May 25
Providing
Enough Hay After The First Cutting
Prepare your hay season according to the feeding season length.
Use the crops that are specially planted for the summer.
Identifying
Early Season Insect Warnings
Feeding damage of insects can show in the tips of the plants
within the first fourteen days after you plant alfalfa.
Understanding
Animal Health Counts
If an animal on your farm is showing signs of diseases, isolate
them and consider the factor of wind and water.
Annual
Flowers For Kentucky Landscapes
There are many flowers that grow specially in Kentucky because
of the summer weather.
Caring
For Young Trees During A Dry Summer
Water is the most important food for a young tree during the
summer.
Ag Programs
May 14 - May 18
Characteristics
of Kentucky Agriculture
Kentucky agriculture consists of small farms which requires
off-farm income for a higher family income.
Chemicals
For Black Shank
Pre-plant soil fumigation and soil applied fungicide are two
types of chemicals for black shank.
Challenges
of Limited Feed Supplies
The correct way to feed sheep is by these categories; lactating,
young growing, old growing, late gestation, early gestation
and open animals.
Breeding
Dairy Cows For Higher Milk Yields
Higher producing cows require more nutrients which will raise
dairy costs but also will generate more income.
Producing
Farm Raised Eggs
Egg sales over sixty dozens per week require a Kentucky Egg
Marketing License.
Ag Programs
May 7 - May 11
Improving
Livestock and Meat Products
Source verification should be adopted to ensure the quality
of a product.
Early
Season Soybean Weed Management
Herbicide treatment will improve wheat crop condition.
The time and type of the treatment is very important.
Fungicide
Use On Tobacco Seedlings
Fungicide use on tobacco is recommended to be used twice per
week.
Testing
Animal Manure
When applying manure to the land, test the soil for nutrients,
especially nitrogen, before applying.
Following
Tornado Safety Tips
Tornados are very dangerous and proper safety could make a
huge difference in your life.
Contact:
Bob DeMattina, Communications Specialist
Phone: (859) 257-4953
FAX: (859) 257-1512
E-mail: rdematti@ca.uky.edu |
