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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
September 24 - September 28

Evaluating Corn Crops For Corn Borers
The dry weather during the corn season have caused a large amount of southwestern corn borer.  Evaluate your crop to avoid crop loss during harvesting.  

Dealing With Perennial Vines In Field Crops
A between crop herbicide application will help prevent herbicides in the next years crop.  

Preparing A Winter Feeding Program For Livestock
Grouping animals and looking at crops that may extend the winter grazing period are ways to prepare for the winter feeding season.

Using Remote Sensing Images For Crop Management
Remote sensing images of your farm can help identify problem spots in your farm crops.

Enjoying Fall Garden Mums!
Chrysanthemums are naturally grown during the fall.  Garden mums are another type of mums that are grown during the fall.

Ag Programs
September 17 - September 21

Controlling Grain Storage Pests
Putting new grain on top of old grain can be a hazard for pests.  Insects will live in grain, corn, or wheat.  

Analyzing The Impact Of Farming
Farming plays a large role in the Kentucky economy and links to the food and farm industry.  

Identifying The By-Products of Sheep
Did you realize the many products that can be produced from sheep by-products?  These products are around us everyday. 

Protecting Your Property From Forest Fires
Falling leaves can cause forest fives.  Living near woodlands requires knowing forest fire laws and prevention.

Managing Southwest Corn Borer
Southwestern and European Corn Borer can appear on your corn crops.  The insects will cause damage and need to be prevented.  

Ag Programs
September 10 - September 14

Responding To The Tobacco Market Outlook
The 2001 market will have more than 400 million pounds of burley tobacco.

Stockpiling Pasture For Fall And Winter Grazing
Cyanide poisoning can be caused by grazing frosted crops.  Nitrate poisoning is associated with high nitrogen and drought.  Be aware of the possible poisonings when grazing your crops.

Preparing Your Cattle For Artificial Insemination
There are many precautions that need to be taken before using artificial insemination on your cattle.  If these steps are taken reproductive performance will improve.

Protecting Against Injuries On The Farm
Dust is the most common hazard on the farm for your lungs and heart.   Use a mask to prevent you from inhaling harmful toxic dust. 

Realizing The Potential For Dairy Farming
Dairy and milk production is increasing in Kentucky because milk products are in high demand in the southeast.

Ag Programs
September 3 - September 7

Controlling Leaf Spot Diseases Of Tobacco
Management for leaf spot diseases can vary depending on the disease.  Blue Mold can be caused by damp weather.

Watching For Late Season Tobacco Pests
Insecticides sprays can be used as a cleanup treatment during topping time of the tobacco season. 

Caring For Baby Chicks
Did you know that baby chicks require a special type of care?  Baby Chicks should be kept according to the weather, especially in cooler temperatures.

Scouting For Stalk Rot In Corn
Walking through the fielding and pushing a stalk over can help realize the damage to your crop from stalk rot.  

Deciding When To Wean Foals
Having your foal eating a full ration of feed when beginning to wean your foal is very important.