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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
October 29 - November 2
Taking
Proper Soil Sample Tests
Taking samples during the fall can help with nutrient levels
during the spring. Proper sampling methods can be taken
with a spade or knife.
Preventing
Timber Trespass
Timber trespass is when a person cuts a tree on someone else's
land. Clearly mark your boundary lines.
Managing
Animal Odors
Facilities can be built to decrease the amount of animal odors
released. These technologies can include bio-filtration.
Making
Feed Purchases For Horses
There are certain amounts of hay that is required during a
feeding period. Check how much your horse ways to determine
the correct amount of hay.
Identifying
Grape Vine Diseases
In the spring and early summer delayed shoot growth and leaf
shoot can be observed.
Ag Programs
October 22 - October 26
Warnings
For Fungicide Use
Some materials develop a weakness for fungi develop resistant
to them that is not obvious to the farmers.
Preparing
Beef Cows Next Years Calf Season
During the winter nutrition is important in spring calving
cows. Management will impact the future of the cow's
body score.
Using
Sheep For Grazing Control
Sheep provide much more than feed and clothing. Sheep
can help graze weed problems.
Reducing
Future Pest Problems
To reduce pest problems in the spring destroy crop residues
of any crops over the winter.
Selecting
To Feed Your Horses
Hay free of dust and mold is great for horses. The hays
maturity will also be helpful in nutrient content.
Ag Programs
October 15 - October 19
Reducing
Water Run-Off Problems
Consider a longer time of vegetated cover on your crops.
This will help slow down water.
USDA
Corn and Soybean Estimate
The estimate for the fall corn imports has been lowered.
Stocks have also been reduced.
Analyzing
The Future Of Dairy Farm Businesses
The future of dairy farms in Kentucky is looking successful.
Determining the future of your business, is up to you!
Adding
Value To The Livestock Industry
Increasing the value of our animals is to sell a better product.
Seeking out the needs of the consumer can also increase value.
Harvesting
Full Flavored Produce
To obtain a full flavored produce you can leave it on the
plant longer to mature.
Ag Programs
October 8 - October 12
Steaming
Tobacco
Using the steam process for bulking tobacco can help prepare
the tobacco accurately. This does require certain equipment.
Using
Corn and Ethanol For Production
MTBE is found in ground water and can be used as an oxygenate
for corn.
Watching
Out For Mosquitoes!
Mosquitoes are a pest for everyone. Did you realize
that one mosquito can carry very harmful diseases? Protect
yourself from the insect.
Identifying
Symptoms Of Leaf Scorch Disease
Scorching progresses from the leaf blade and spreads until
the entire leaf is infected. The leaves will also dry
up. Keep an eye on your crops for symptoms.
Suffering
From Alfalfa Stand Loss During The Winter
During the wet periods of the winter, alfalfa crops can be
killed from stem rot.
Ag Programs
October 1 - October 5
Preparing
Fall Forage
Fall is the best time to control your fall broadleaf leaves.
Apply nitrogen to over grazed and stressed pastures.
Promoting
Child Safety On The Farm
Kids are the greatest resource on Kentucky farms.
Take care of your children on the farm. Safety is important.
Maintaining
Mare Health And Body Condition
Always keep an up-to-date health record. This will
help the horses body condition score.
Treating
Cattle For Grubs
Cattle grubs will attack on the cattle's back. To
prevent the grub treatment must be applied correctly and during
the correct time period.
Controlling
Peony Stem Spot And Leaf Blotch
Chronic problems of peony disease occurs late in the season.
To reduce the growth cut the stems and affected leaves.
Contact:
Bob DeMattina, Communications Specialist
Phone: (859) 257-4953
FAX: (859) 257-1512
E-mail: rdematti@ca.uky.edu |
