Vol. 2 No. 9 • May 15, 2009
Kate Evans meets one of the attractions at Evans Orchard in Georgetown. (Kara Keeton photo) |
Commissioner Farmer says agritourism offers affordable family farm fun
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer invites Kentuckians to consider some of Kentucky’s many farm destinations as they make their travel plans for Memorial Day weekend and summer vacation. ... more
Click here to go to the official state agritourism Web site.
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
I believe that on-farm composting of animal carcasses could be an alternative to rendering in the wake of the FDA's enhanced feed ban rule.
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The latest on the flu outbreak
Public Health: Two more confirmed cases reported to CDC
Commissioner Farmer: Pork consumption not a risk factor for swine flu
Click here for the latest news from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Click here for the latest news from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Click here to find out more about H1N1 flu.
Hay producers play wait-and-see game with weather
The cool, wet weather the state recently experienced was a mixed blessing for many hay producers. The weather delayed some producers’ first cuttings, but the cool temperatures and additional moisture were beneficial to hay quality and growth. ... more
Target spot widespread in burley float beds
With more wet conditions in the forecast, growers need to watch their seedlings closely for any sign of the disease in order to manage it if it does develop.
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USDA-NRCS announces availability of $867,000 for new organic initiative in Kentucky
The program is intended to encourage more organic agricultural production. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will accept applications through May 29. ... more
Click here to go to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Organic Program site.
Chaneys receive Pacesetter Award
From left, University of Kentucky President Lee Todd; Carl and Debra Chaney of Chaney's Dairy Barn in Bowling Green, and Becky Naugle, state director of the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, watch a brief audiovisual feature about Chaney's Dairy Barn during the Pacesetter Awards ceremony May 13 in the Capitol. (Angela Caporelli photo) |
Kentucky Alfalfa Conference Alfalfa and Alfalfa/Grass Contest call for entries
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture tests the two classes of hay for the Forage Contest. ... more
Kentucky farmers expect good wheat crop
The projected crop of 28.8 million bushels would be down 12 percent from 2008, but predicted yield of 72 bushels per acre would be a record. ... more
CWT to remove over 100,000 cows, 2 billion pounds of milk in largest-ever herd retirement
It's the first in a series of herd retirements planned over the next 12 months to better align supply and demand. ... more
UK College of Agriculture names new horticulture department chair
Long-standing faculty member and researcher Bob Houtz recently assumed leadership duties as chair of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture's Department of Horticulture.
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Click here to watch Commissioner Farmer on the KET program "One to One With Bill Goodman."
Coming up
Kentucky agritourism events
UK 4-H Horse Program riding seminar
Kentucky Wine and Vine Fest
Kentucky Herb Festival
Lincoln Trail Area Master Gardener Association Plant Fair
May's Lick Asparagus Festival
UK Wheat Field Day
Agrosecurity training
National Animal Identification System public meeting
7th Annual Llama and Alpaca Daze
Kentucky's Fort Harrod Beef Festival cattle crawl
Kentucky Meat Goat Field Day
Kentucky's Fort Harrod Beef Festival
Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo - East
Dairy Night with the Lexington Legends
(Tickets must be reserved by May 29)
Kentucky FFA State Convention
Kentucky Farm Bureau regional teacher workshops
(Registration deadline May 29)
2009 Woodland Owners Short Course
Kentucky Farm Bureau Young Farmer Summer Outing
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture checks motor fuel pumps, meters, scales and price scanners for accuracy, inspects amusement rides, and performs numerous other consumer services that touch the lives of all Kentuckians every day. To find out more, click here.
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