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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
November 26 - November 30
Keeping Tobacco Mosaic Virus Out Of Your Crops
Tobacco mosaic virus is showing up in Kentucky burley fields,
but there are ways to control it with use of resistant varieties.
Establishing Farm Debt Reduction Goals
Understanding the debt/asset ratio and the asset/equity ratio
can help you plan to be out of debt sooner.
Controlling Lady Beetles
If lady beetles have invaded your home you can safely control
them without pesticides.
Getting New Dairy Cows Off To The Right Start
Good management of young heifers represent the future production
potential of your dairy herd.
Evaluating Weed Control Options
Take advantage of your cold weather down time to evaluate
weed management practices and make plans for the next season.
Ag Programs
November 19 - November 23
Analyzing The Economy For The Coming Year
Even though there are negative economic trends, there is a
positive side to our economic situation in the future.
Storing Unused Chemicals!
During the winter, make sure you store your unused chemicals
in an enclosed area where no moisture can come in.
Vaccinating Horses At Different Ages
Evaluate several areas to decide which of your horses should
receive which vaccines and on what schedule.
Controlling Corn Root Worms
Using crop rotation is a simple way to save you money and
trouble in corn production.
Using Poinsettias During the Holidays
The poinsettia plant is a holiday tradition whose life can
be extended through good plant selection and care.
Ag Programs
November 12 - November 16
Surveying
Tobacco Blue Mold
O Spores were not found in tobacco crops in any state during
the recent National survey. 152 counties were surveyed,
with 80 counties from Kentucky!
Timing
The Sale of Feeder Cattle
During the fall feeder cattle prices tend to decline.
Feed lot numbers and cattle numbers are important in the future
of sales.
Analyzing
the Kentucky Shitake Program
The Kentucky Shitake program is linked between production
and marketing. The best times to start harvesting logs
are in the fall!
Using
Your Farm's Woodlot In A More Efficient Manner
Maximizing your land can include using firewood to build
the barn or sheds.
Selling
Timber By Deciding The Best Market Value
Timber buyers can view and value your timber. Marketing
your timber can be determined through the help of a professional
forester.
Ag Programs
November 5 - November 9
Rotation
Crops As A Tool of Disease Control
Crops rotation can result in loss of more diseases than in
any other disease control. The longer your rotate your
crops, the more disease control you will be successful in.
Storing
Unused Pesticides
Pesticides labels contain proper storing instructions.
They need to be stored in a locked room or in a cabinet.
Preventing
Stalk Rot By Controlling Nitrogen Levels
A plant will naturally will take nitrogen to the stalk
during growth. Increasing the nitrogen levels will prevent
the plant from stalk rot.
Raising
Soil PH Levels
Most Kentucky soils have acidic PH levels. Adding
lime will help increase the soil PH level.
Rejuvenating
Kentucky Lawns With Fall Management
Adding phosphorous, pot ash, lime and nitrogen can increase
your lawns look in the future. Managing your lawn during
the fall increases recovery!
Contact:
Bob DeMattina, Communications Specialist
Phone: (859) 257-4953
FAX: (859) 257-1512
E-mail: rdematti@ca.uky.edu |
