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Great American Smokeout is November 18
The National Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 18, 2010. Since 1977, the Great American Smoke-Out has encouraged people across the nation to quit smoking. Some people take a break from smoking for the whole day, some only last a few hours. Hopefully, other people take the opportunity to kick the habit all together. An estimated 46 million adults in the United States currently smoke, and approximately half will die prematurely f...
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USDA grants secretarial disaster designation to 91 Kentucky counties
Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has granted his request for disaster assistance to Kentucky farm families in 91 counties, due to severe drought conditions that began Aug. 1. “We are pleased that Sec. Vilsack has issued this disaster designation for Kentucky’s farm families,” said Gov. Beshear. “The current drought has critically impacted our agriculture sector, including early harvests with reduce...
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4-H partners for a fit Kentucky
Obesity is an epidemic in Kentucky, according to a recent report by the Kentucky Department of Public Health.  Startling statistics peppered the findings. More than two-thirds of Kentucky adults are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity rates in the state have tripled since 1980. It is projected that a third of the babies born in Kentucky will develop diabetes in their lifetimes. Things can change, and a partnership plans to stem the obesity ...
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2011 Certified Roadside Farm Market enrollment period now open
The season for roadside farm markets is far from over, but Kentucky Farm Bureau wants to help market owners get 2011 off to a great start – enrollment for the 2011 Certified Roadside Farm Market program is now open. Established in July 1996, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market program began as an initiative to help farmers expand their roadside fruit and vegetable businesses into a destination that would attract consumers ...
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Program provides funds for farmers
As the leaves on trees begin to change and evenings become shorter, farmers throughout Kentucky are busy harvesting crops. While they are hard at work in the fields, farmers are also working hard to make a positive impact in their communities by participating in Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM. This program offers farmers in more than 1,200 counties across 38 states, the unique opportunity to designate a $2,500 donation to...
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Feeding hay early this year
Some Kentucky farmers have already started feeding hay due to the dry weather. Because drought conditions vary across the state, the feeding of hay also varies depending on location. Smart hay conservation will help you make it through the winter. Value the hay crop you have. To get the most out of your supply, don‚t waste it by providing more than your livestock can eat or more than they need. The general rule is between 1.5 percent and 2.5 p...
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Outstanding Youth winners from left to right are Jacob Hopkins and Robyn Estes.
Logan County Farm Bureau hold annual meeting
The Logan County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Sept. 11th at the Logan County Extension Office with 225 in attendance. Following the meal catered by Roy’s Bar-B-Q, President Daniel Gaston presided over the program and business meeting. State Board Member, Russell Poore introduced special guests including: State Representative Martha Jane King, Logan County Judge Executive Logan Chick, District Judge Sue Carol Browning, candidate Joe Ross...
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Watch for stink bug home invaders
With recent probabl findings of stink bugs in Boyd and Jefferson counties, officials are asking residents to be on alert for stink bug home invaders.BE ON ALERT FOR STINK Please send specimens and specific addresses of findings if you encounter or suspect the brown marmorated stink bug in your area. Winged adults fly to and enter structures as they look for protected sites to spend the winter. The brown marmorated stink bug is a 5/8 inch long ...
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Get 4-H’ers moving
Get your young people moving by enrolling them in the 4-H Spark after school program.  Not only will they find the program active and challenging, but they will learn to be a good sport while having loads of fun. Spark keeps 4-H'ers moving from the start and includes elementary physical education for grades K-6, a secondary program for middle school and a high school program. It encourages and teaches them how to stay active.  The games are sc...
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R’ville Southern States location recognized
Southern States Cooperative recognized 37 retail locations for outstanding performance during the fiscal year ending in July 2010 – including the Russellville location. The “President’s Award for Operating Excellence” is awarded annually to retail managers and their staffs who meet or exceed store goals in three major areas of operations: Capital Investment – which includes return on investment for capital acquisitions like fertilizer spreader...
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October is Children’s Health Month
This year, Clean Air, Safe Water, and Healthy Communities is the theme for Children’s Health Month. Throughout October events will be taking place across the United States focusing on ways to ensure children breathe clean air, drink safe water, and live in healthy communities. You can do your part by making a few small changes in and around your home and community to protect children. Clean Air Have your home tested for radon. For information ...
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Farmer applauds another $4 billion in cash receipts
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer congratulated Kentucky farmers Tuesday on surpassing the $4 billion mark in farm cash receipts in 2009. It was the fourth year in a row and the fifth time in the past six years that Kentucky’s agricultural producers achieved the feat. “I am constantly amazed but never surprised by Kentucky’s resourceful and determined farmers,” Commissioner Farmer said. “To surpass $4 billion in such a challenging economy...
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Large stink bug populations reported in Western Kentucky
Purchase Area soybean producers are reporting large numbers of stink bugs in their fields. UK extension entomologist Doug Johnson encourages soybean producers to scout their fields as soon as possible for this pest and continue scouting until the soybeans reach the beginning maturity, or R7, stage. "Late-season pests of soybeans are very dangerous, because they feed directly on the yield, and because they are often overlooked," he said. The l...
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Kentucky Farm Bureau summer farm market tour visits Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri
Logan County Farm Bureau members Russell and Patsy Poore of Poore’s Nursery & Farm joined more than 40 participants of farm markets throughout the state in late July on the Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2010 Summer Tour of markets in Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri. “The Summer Roadside Market tour is a great opportunity for our market members to be together,” said Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau and a Roadside Market member. “Travelin...
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Pre-planting decisions critical to a successful wheat growing season
Wheat prices around $7 a bushel are enticing new producers, and those who haven't grown wheat in a few years, to enter the market. In addition, some current producers are planning on increasing their acreage. Producers need to carefully make pre-planting decisions to ensure a successful growing season, said specialists with the Wheat Science Group in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. "We want to make sure we position ourselves...
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