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Agriculture Radio News Releases
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
April 28- May 2
Avoiding The Summer Reproductive Slump In Dairy Cattle
Summer's heat is on it's way! Protect your animals against heat stress.
Interpreting Soil Tests
Each year thousands of soil samples are processed through the University of Kentucky regulatory services test lab. The key to whether they actually help home owners and farm producers, is the way the way those findings are interpreted.
Understanding Lightning Danger
Mankind has long marveled at lightning. Lightning continues to be the subject of in-depth scientific study.
Preparing Your Lawn During The Spring
The overall aesthetics of your lawn, can easily be improved in the Spring. It is also important to condition the lawn for long term care during the Summer.
Caring For Your Spring Time Garden
After an exceptionally dark and dreary winter, a few warm and sunny days can send an avid gardener into a planting frenzy.
Ag Programs
April 21-April 25
Using Psychology In Livestock Management
Management often determines profit or loss in the livestock business. One of the skills of livestock management is understanding and applying animal psychology.
Establishing Disease Control Procedures For The Landscape
There's a very good chance that if you had a disease problem in your home landscape last year you can expect the same problem this coming year unless you take action before it shows up again.
Ensuring Tree Planting Success
Many Kentuckians spend considerable time and effort planting trees. Whether you're planting seedlings or small saplings there are several steps to ensure survival.
Raising A Small Flock Of Chickens
So you want to raise a small flock of chickens? What kind of chickens do you want to raise?
Preparing For Foaling
Foaling or partritioning a horse is really a simple event. Preparation is important when the time comes for this event.
Ag Programs
April 14- April 18
Controlling Rhizoctinia Disease In Tobacco Transplants
Rhizoctonia diseases can be very common and cause great damage in tobacco transplant production during wet weather. Poor sanitation of the float systems can make matters worse.
Raising Goats In Kentucky
One of the fastest growing livestock industries in Kentucky may very well be the goat industry. This may be due in part to expanding markets in the region and around the country.
Maximizing Nitrogen Fertilization Use
Prices for nitrogen fertilizer will be extremely high this year. Growers who need this essential ingredient for a successful harvest should be planning to maximize what they buy.
Examining Bulls For The Breeding Season
Beef producers know better than just to rely on mother nature take her course when it comes to selecting and using bulls in the cow herd. The best way to do this is to have a breeding soundness examination conducted on your bull.
Watching For Sclerotinia Stem Rot On Fall Seeded Forage
Sustained wet weather for much of last fall helped to promote a particular forage disease. Damage from this disease can be a serious problem on your field.
Ag Programs
April 7-April 11
Describing Kentucky's Blue Mold Warning System
Blue mold disease has taken it's toll on Kentucky's burley crops over the last few years but the damage could have been much worse if the blue mold warning system had not been up and running.
Reducing Tractor Injuries And Deaths
Safety should be followed on the farm at all times. During the growing season producers must be especially careful.
Selecting Planting Dates For The Corn Crop
One of the trying times for corn producers is early spring when everyone is chopping at the bit to get out and get the crop planted. Being early or waiting longer for good weather may both have their drawbacks.
Planting Strawberries This Spring
If you have well drained soil on a sunny corner of your yard strawberries can be an excellent addition to your home landscape.
Adapting Information Technology For Cattle Marketing
Video and internet selling, improved market information, electronic I.D. to provide information and source verification are new technologies becoming a part of Kentucky's cattle marketing system.
Ag Programs
March 31-April 4
Analyzing Economic Farm Indicators For 2003
A number of factors both on the national and international levels will dictate the amount of demand and price for American farm goods for the coming year
Impacting Insect Problems
Calendar dates don't help when looking for pest problems in Kentucky. Cold weather and ice storms have had an impact in reducing potential problems.
Changing Terramaster Fungicide Labels For Tobacco Use
Changes have been made in the label for Terramaster fungicide. Terramaster Fungicide is the only material that is approved for tobacco float system for Pithium control.
Avoiding Bacterial Wilt In Geranium Plants
Greenhouse producers in Kentucky are concerned about a new strain of disease causing bacterial wilt on the plants.
Controlling Musk Thistle In Kentucky Pastures
If there was a wanted poster listing the top ten weed problems in Kentucky, Musk Thistles would be near if not at the top.
Bob DeMattina, Communications Specialist
Phone: (859) 257-4736 ext. 260
FAX: (859) 257-1512
E-mail: rdematti@uky.edu
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