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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
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.
Ag Programs
March 24-March 28
Selecting A Successful Alfalfa Variety
Checkerboard patterns and rolling pasture lands are a common site in Kentucky. This land can be used in many ways but planting it to a good quality alfalfa can have a very positive effect on the bottom line.
Scouting And Controlling Cutworms In Corn
Corn growers that hope to get their crop in early this year need to be aware that any additional cool weather might trigger the appearance of cut worms
Selecting Goats As An Enterprise On The Farm
Kentucky's goat industry is certainly a growth industry. Although dairy goats have been a tradition in the state for many years most of the growth has been in the area of meat animals.
Determining How Spring Harvest Effects Dairy Profitability
During the spring farmers often feel overwhelmed trying to get the first cutting of hay cut and other crops seeded on a timely basis.
Preparing To Spray Pesticides
Being ready to spray pesticides is an important part of the farming operation before you head into the field this spring.
Ag Programs
March 17-March 21
Using Small Ruminants In Landscape Management
What has four legs loves grass and many forms of weeds and can trim an area with the efficiency of a lawn mower? Goat and sheep herders have known for centuries that these small ruminants can officially keep grassy areas properly trim.
Using Biosecurity Techniques On Your Poultry Farm
With emergent poultry diseases in California and on our east coast, it's very important that all poultry farmers practice good biosecurity.
Evaluating Soil To Avoid Compaction
Most of Kentucky has had ample to excess rainfall since last October. This has saturated our soils with water. Compaction occurs readily in wet soil.
Yielding Products from Kentucky Forests
Kentucky is blessed with millions of acres of forested land. The true potential of our state timber is just beginning to be recognized. Here's some tips to help manage this valuable resource.
Forcing Plants Into Bloom Before Spring
You can bring some early spring color into the house by trimming back your forsythia and bringing those branches inside where they can be forced into bloom.
Ag Programs
March 10-March 14
Reviewing Trends Effecting The Tobacco Buyout In 2003
The 2002 tobacco season is now a memory. The discussions among Kentucky burley producers now turn to the weather and political trends that may shape the market for 2003.
Increasing Profits From Your Tobacco Crop
Burley tobacco growers will be facing another tobacco quota cut in 2003. With fewer pounds to go around there is a greater emphasis on making more money on every pound sold.
Using Storm Damaged Woody Material
The recent ice storm caused a lot damage in Central Kentucky. There is an abundance of woody material on city street curbs, as people clean-up following the disaster.
Moving Towards Continuous corn In Kentucky
With changes in the new farm bill as well as marketing concerns, many corn growers are pulling away from corn-soybean rotations for continuous corn.
Building Hay Storage Structures
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recently approved hay, straw and grain storage model program. This will allow Kentucky producers to obtain funding on a 50% cost/share basis to obtain materials, construct new buildings or upgrade existing storage facilities for the purpose of hay and straw storage.
Ag Programs
March 3-March 7
Understanding Pythium Root Rot In Tobacco Float System
It is important for growers to take steps to minimize the effect of diseases on tobacco plants while using the float system.
Reviewing Dairy Research In Crossbreeding
While the Dairy Industry has made tremendous inroads into cross-breeding research, the work continues to find even better genetic mixes for making tomorrows dairy herd a more efficient milk production unit.
Testing Manure Samples
The waste products generated from livestock operations can be a real asset to the farm owner and even his neighbors but getting regular tests of what is in that manure is important for the over-all crop yields and also to the surrounding environment.
Providing High Quality Streams For Water & Wildlife
There seems to be an increased concern for providing high quality streams here in the commonwealth.
Rotating Corn After Corn Increases Disease Potential
Disease-free seed and transplants are critical to successful vegetable production here in Kentucky.
Bob DeMattina, Communications Specialist
Phone: (859) 257-4736 ext. 260
FAX: (859) 257-1512
E-mail: rdematti@uky.edu
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