News Archive: Extension
Drought forces farmers to rethink plans for corn crop
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The extreme drought in Western Kentucky has drastically decreased corn yield potential. As a result, many farmers are making decisions about what to do with the crop.
New Kentucky Drought Resources Web page launched
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The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.
Dairy Exchange offers hands-on learning
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Dairy exchange will allow producers to share ideas, tour Kentucky farms.
Hot, dry weather exacerbating black shank
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Hot, dry conditions likely are making the effects of black shank worse.
54th Farm-City Field Day going green
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No trash for the landfill. That’s the goal set for the 54th Annual Farm-City Field Day July 12 in Franklin County.
Drought creates different insect problems
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With hot, dry weather comes a different set of insect issues.
Livestock heat stress emergency issued
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Aimee Nielson
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The extremely hot temperatures forecasted for later this week should have livestock producers on alert.
Wheat yields surprisingly good
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Katie Pratt
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Despite some freeze damage, wheat yields faired better than many expected.
