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Ag News: BQCA, Cost-Share & More

May 26, 2021June 14, 2021 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Summer ag news items include Beef Quality & Care Assurance Training, Cost-Share Programs, and the Dead Livestock Removal Program.

Cattle Producers Update

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Cattle producers, feed a mineral supplement with adequate magnesium to prevent grass tetany. Note updated beef mineral recommendations.

Before You Get Backyard Chickens

September 4, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Thinking about backyard chickens? Backyard chicken keeping may involve more than you thought. Review these requirements before jumping into poultry keeping.

How to Reclaim Hay Feeding Areas

May 29, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 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.

Use the Right Cattle Mineral

November 29, 2019October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 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.

Watch Kentucky Forages Videos

November 27, 2019October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Watch Kentucky Forages videos on YouTube. Videos include presentations from grazing conferences and field days around Kentucky.

Raising Poultry for Family & Markets

December 2, 2018October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Backyard chickens classes and a 4-H Poultry Club help bring research-based poultry information to Oldham County families and farmers.

Think Ahead About Winter Hay Needs

October 21, 2018October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 2 Comments

Now is the time to think about your horses' winter hay needs. Calculate how much hay your horse needs to get through winter.

Oldham County Ag News: Cost-Share, Producer Spotlight

May 30, 2018October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 1 Comment

Adult & youth cost-share opportunities: signup for cost-share application assistance. Read about an Oldham County forage producer.

Supporting Oldham County Agriculture

December 1, 2017October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Oldham County Extension's 2016-2017 program year included educational offerings such as horse and pasture classes and as well as a Regional Beef Field Day.

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