September 2002
Ag Programs
September 23-27
Analyzing The Livestock Market
Livestock producers need to begin the vigil of market analysis in order to make smart decisions for the upcoming season.
Dealing With Perinea Vines In Field Crops
Due to a decrease in tillage practices, the appearance of perinea vines in field crops have continued to increase. Here are some tips on how to control them.
Developing New Crops In Kentucky
Many Kentucky farmers will be facing some challenging times in the next few years as they attempt to find new crops and livestock enterprises that meet the changing needs of the consuming public.
Controlling Stinging Caterpillars
The chances of running into stinging caterpillars are relatively low. Occasionally one species may be very abundant, as they are this year in corn. Here are a few steps to protect yourself.
Seeding Drought-Stricken Lawns
Extreme to moderate drought has been the norm for most of Kentucky this Summer. This has reeked havoc with home lawns.
Ag Programs
September 16 - 20
Curing Tips For Tobacco
A late season drought set back some of the 2002 Kentucky burley crop. Fortunately there are some measures that can be taken to make sure it looks best at sale time.
Managing Corn Ear Worm
While field corn is dragged down in much of the state, corn ear worm pressure is intense for late maturing sweet corn.
Scouting For Stalk Root Of Corn
The drought stress during and following the silking of corn crops that many have experienced this summer may lead to reduced stalked strength and stalk rot.
Controlling Botryosphacria On Your Trees
Trees and shrubs in many Kentucky landscapes are suffering die-back of individual branches .In some cases the whole plant dies due to cankers.
Practicing Farm Safety
One of the highest accident risks for injuries and death on Kentucky farms is from operating tractors.With proper precautions you can be safe operating a tractor.
Ag Programs
September 9 - 13
Stockpiling Pastures For Fall Winter Grazing
Stockpiling cool season grass pastures from now until early November can mean significant forage supply savings.
Gauging Susceptibility of Soybeans to Insect Damage
The Kentucky soybean crop that weathered the drought period will soon start to mature. There are some insects that can still claim a toll on this late season crop.
Feeling The Economic Strain of Sept. 11th.
The events of Sept. 11th have left an indelible mark on the American psyche. Those same events had some devastating affects on an already weakened economy.
Evaluating The Economics of Farm Enterprise
The new farm bill has caused producers to evaluate and consider the economics of their farm enterprise from more than one perspective.
Improving Water Quality
It is usually when precipitation falls bellow average that people start thinking about developing drought-proofing strategies and projects.
Ag Programs
September 2 - 6
Recognizing Air Pollution Injury In Vegetable Crops
Vegetables crops are damaged every year in Kentucky due to air pollution problems. In order to control it, it is important to diagnose it correctly.
Keeping Good Farm Workers Through Incentives
Finding and keeping good farm workers has been a chronic problem in Kentucky due to the introduction of labor intensive crops.
Rejuvenating Pastures After Stress
Increased drought stress has caused damage to some cool season grass pastures in Kentucky. Grazing stress has also been responsible for some pasture damage.
Planning Winter Feed Programs
The dry Summer weather cycle in Kentucky this year will probably cut down on farm forage supplies and quality of available feed. In order to over-winter, livestock producers should start planning now.
Managing Blackberry Rosette Disease
Rosette Disease is attacking Kentucky blackberries again this Summer. Here are some tips to detect the disease.
