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How to Prevent Backyard Fruit Diseases

December 3, 2020November 23, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Home gardeners take note: late winter management is key to preventing backyard fruit diseases.

BQCA & Pesticide Applicator Certifications

December 3, 2020November 23, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Online training options are available for Beef Quality & Care Assurance and Private Pesticide Applicator certifications. Contact the office to schedule in-person training.

Soils, Fertilizers, & Plant Growth

September 22, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

What everyone should know about soil nutrients, fertilizers, and plant growth. Get a quick rundown of soil nutrients, fertilizers, soil testing, and other important information related to plant growth.

How to Reclaim Hay Feeding Areas

May 29, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Wet conditions this winter affected hay feeding areas. Even well-designed feeding pads could have significant damage where animals enter and leave, creating perfect growing conditions for summer annual weeds. While these areas may look rough now, you can improve them.

Summer Ag Updates

May 29, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Summer ag updates include Oldham County cost-share program announcements, Farm Service Agency program update, and upcoming ag surveys.

Cereal Rye in Oldham County

May 28, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

University of Kentucky Extension is working with Kentucky producers to evaluate cereal rye production. Oldham County is hosting three of these field trials which will help UK Extension agronomists and growers evaluate varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer needed, and any pest control needed.

Spring Oldham County Ag News

February 28, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Oldham County spring ag news includes pesticide trainings, OC cattleman KCA Hall of Fame inductee, Oldham County Ag Connection, Backyard Streams program, and more.

Troublesome Weeds: Buttercup & Poison Hemlock

February 27, 2020December 11, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Buttercup and Poison Hemlock are two problem weeds that can be controlled now with herbicide sprays. Get tips on controlling these troublesome pasture weeds.

Kentucky Hemp Growing Season 2020

February 7, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Tips for new and experienced Kentucky hemp growers in 2020.

Use the Right Cattle Mineral

November 29, 2019October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Minerals play an important role in cattle health and nutrition. Check UK Extension Cattle Mineral Chart for recommended mineral levels for beef cattle production.

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