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4-H Cloverbud Camp great experience for young campers
If your kindergartener to eight year old is ready for an overnight 4-H camping experience then Cloverbud Camp is the place to start! Cloverbud Camp is specifically designed for young campers, and their parents, who are not ready for a week of a residential camping experience. The length of stay is one night and two days. Campers participate in the traditional camp activities offered at 4-H camp including canoeing, archery, crafts, cooking, a...
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Selecting a quality out-of-school program for your youngster
At this time of year you may be searching for a child care program for the summer and the next school year. What qualities should you look for? The following suggestions for best practices are from Child Trends, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research center based in Washington, D. C.: • Staff members are caring and positive with the children and youth. Discipline is consistent, firm, and respectful. • Program goals and activities are focused on t...
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Beef cattle positive for bovine TB
Two beef cattle in a Fleming County herd have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis, State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout said recently. Authorities are waiting on the results of tests on a third animal, which could take up to 10 weeks, Dr. Stout said. The three animals did not enter the food supply, he said. The disease was discovered when a cow from the farm was slaughtered in a Pennsylvania plant and tested positive, according to Dr. Stout....
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Spontaneous combustion in hay
Last year was a challenging year for even our experienced hay producers relative to baling and storage moisture. We experienced several hay fires along with lower quality as a result of excessive heating caused by baling at higher than safe moisture. When the internal temperature of hay rises above 130 degrees Fahrenheit, problems arise that will initially lead to lower quality and possibly spontaneous combustion. All hay baled above 15% moist...
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DCP and ACRE program enrollment deadline is rapidly approaching
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of the importance of timely electing and enrolling in the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the traditional Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP). It is critical for producers to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible as the deadline to enroll for the 2010 program is June 1, 2010. Producers who have not yet enrolled in DCP or ACRE should contact the Russellville off...
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Lush pastures posing a gassy problem for Kentucky cattle this spring
As picturesque as cattle grazing lush pastures on Kentucky rolling hills may be, a closer look reveals a problem producers are having to deal with this time of year - bloat. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Extension Forage Specialist Ray Smith said that recent good growing conditions have caused a lot of white clover to sprout in pastures and limited precipitation has slowed grass growth. "Cattle are consuming greater quantities ...
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Help send a child to 4-H summer camp
Summer Camp - Those words create images in our minds. Sunshine, fun classes, outdoors, swimming lessons, rock climbing, rappelling, horse-back riding, craft classes... fun in the sun, learning by doing. Each year, the 4-H program offers several opportunities for Logan County youth to participate in camping activities -- fall and spring Teen Retreats; Health Camp, Leadership Days, Horse Camp, and of course the largest, 4-H Summer Camp. Perhaps ...
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Hay inoculants and preservatives
Hay making season will start surprisingly soon. If it's wet, you might need help from inoculants or preservatives to get hay made without spoiling. Stay tuned. When baling hay a little too wet to store well, two types of additives can help – hay inoculants and hay preservatives. Legitimate hay inoculants contain bacteria and sometimes ingredients like yeast and enzymes that reduce growth of microorganisms that cause hay to mold and spoil. Ma...
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4-H build a butterfly garden
Many home gardeners devote time to planning new projects and butterfly gardening is one project that continues to grow in popularity. A flower bed or garden can be eye catching and, with the right kinds of plants, can attract some of nature’s most colorful creatures. Planning, planting and tending a butterfly garden are great ways for youth to create an outdoor classroom with lots of possibilities for learning. Here are a few tips to help get...
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Let’s get grillin’ – It’s Beef Month
It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are rising outside and Kentuckians are lighting up their grills to cook beef. Governor Steve Beshear recognizes this American tradition by proclaiming May 2010 Beef Month in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. "I urge all Kentuckians to support Kentucky’s beef cattle industry, and to salute the cattle farmers for their contribution to Kentucky’s agricultural and rural economy during the month of May...
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Herbicide issues in flood damaged corn fields
By Jim Martin and J. D. Green The following are herbicide related issues involving flood damage corn fields: 1) Previous Herbicides Applied May Affect What Crop to Plant: The specific herbicide(s) used in the initial planting may determine what crop can be planted in flood damaged fields. See Corn & Soybean News April 2007, Vol 7 Issue 5 http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CornSoy/cornsoy7_5.htm#3 2) Adding More Herbicide to Replant Corn: The need t...
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ACRE Program could pay big for Kentucky wheat farmers in 2009
Kentucky wheat growers who signed up for the U. S. Department of Agriculture's optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program , or ACRE, will likely see big payments this year, said Cory Walters and Greg Halich, agricultural economists in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. "In Kentucky, a perfect storm hit the 2009 wheat crop," Walters said. "State yields were below average, and the national average marketing price is signific...
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Warmer weather calls for close monitoring of stored grain
With the early onset of warm temperatures this spring, stored grain operators need to closely monitor their inventories to stay ahead of any problems that may result in a loss of grain quality. Any sudden changes in temperature and moisture levels in the bin could be a sign of mold or insect activity, said agricultural engineers with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. Growers dealt with exceptionally wet weather during the 2009...
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Be on the lookout for farm equipment on the roads
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer is urging farmers and motorists to exercise caution as farm equipment is transported on Kentucky roads this spring during planting season. “If you’re driving on rural Kentucky roads this time of year, be on the lookout for slow-moving farm vehicles,” Commissioner Farmer said. “I also want to caution farmers to watch out for drivers who may top a hill or round a curve and not expect to see a farm vehicle o...
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4-H sets sights on one million trees
April 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the national observance that focuses on conservation and the environment. In fact, April offers a trio of celebrations this year with the other two being National Arbor Day and Global Youth Services Day. In support of these observances, 4-H clubs around Kentucky and across the nation have an opportunity to participate in a unique community service project with an international scope. The proj...
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