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.
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Industrial Hemp Field Updates
Interested in industrial hemp production? Read about the range of pests and field problems that can occur with this crop, and review other information for producers.
Oldham County Industrial Hemp Production
Industrial hemp has been in the news recently with its legalization through the farm bill, but hemp is still a heavily regulated crop. Understand Kentucky hemp production with these ag resources.
Fall Oldham County Agriculture News
Fall OC ag news includes weed ID, OC Youth Ag Cost-Share, and hail damage to grain crops. Read more about Oldham County agriculture.
January 2017 Agriculture News/Events
Read about Oldham County Agriculture events, classes, and opportunities. What do ag agents do in the winter? Learn about fruit production.
Bacterial Wilt of Cucurbit Crops
Bacterial wilt is carried and transmitted by cucumber beetles as they feed on plants. Bacterial wilt produces a sticky sap-like substance inside plants. This clogs the vascular system, causing plants to wilt and ultimately die.
Do You Know GMOs?
Genetic engineering, biotechnology, genetically modified organisms -- all the terminology can be confusing. Understand the basics of GMOs. Read a short history of GMOs in America.
Oldham County Cooperative Extension Blog 