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Grassland Reserve Program accepting applications
Natural Resources Conservation Service in Kentucky is accepting applications for the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP). Although GRP applications are continually accepted, the application ranking cutoff dates for 2010 are March 15 and June 1. Applications received after June 1, 2010 will be deferred until the next ranking cycle. The Grassland Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners and operators the opportunity to protect graz...
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USDA implements new Crop Disaster Assistance program
USDA has implemented the new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) in accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill. SURE provides crop disaster assistance payments to eligible producers on farms that have incurred crop production or crop quality losses. The program takes into consideration crop losses on all crops grown by a producer nationwide. SURE provides assistance in an amount equal to 60 percent of the difference between the SURE farm gu...
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Be part of Logan County 4-H Communications Night
Public speaking is generally not everyone’s favorite thing to do. However, it is necessary when we start school, get into our career, volunteer in organizations, or get active in our churches … we typically find ourselves up in front of a group. If you have had experience in front of a group through your childhood, you typically feel more comfortable speaking in front of a group. Many people attribute their success in their job to the experi...
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RHS hosts district Governor’s Cup
Russellville High School hosted their district's Governor's Cup tournament Tuesday, February 2, with Franklin Simpson and Logan County High Schools also competing along with RHS. The tournament, which had been originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30, was postponed to Tuesday evening due to inclement weather. The tournament ended at 10:50 p.m., with the following students advancing to regional play: Rebecca Orndorff - 4th place, math; Phi...
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Russelle Poore named to Fruit & Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
KFB Director Russell Poore of Logan County was appointed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to the new Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. The 25 committee members were selected from individuals nominated by their peers. Committee members represent fresh fruit and vegetable growers/shippers, fresh fruit and vegetable wholesalers, retailers, industry trade associations, importers, fruit and vegetable processors, food service s...
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Equine Youth Festival gets underway in March
The Kentucky Equine Youth Festival coming March 19 kicks off a year-long international celebration of the horse. Co-sponsored by the University of Kentucky’s Equine Initiative and the University of Louisville’s equine business program, the festival seeks to give youth a preview of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games set to take place in Lexington this fall. UK is co-hosting the event in conjunction with the 2010 National Youth Horse...
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NAP application closing dates for crops approaching
The deadlines to file an application for natural disaster protection under the Noninsured Assistance Program (NAP) are March 1 and March 15. The crops for the March 1 deadline are: Alfalfa, Clover, Grass and Mixed Grass intended for grazing, hay, or seed. The crops for the March 15 deadline are: Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Canola (Spring), Cantaloupe, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Gourds, Herbs, Lettuce, Oats-hay, Oats-...
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KDDC and Alltech are excited to announce this years "Winter Cover-Alls Dairy Series 2010." There will be 11 meetings held across the state, February 16- March 12. All meetings start at 10:30 am and end at 1:30 PM. (all times local). Lunch will be served and door prizes will be given away. Topics that are going to be covered: Milk Quality and Mastitis Economics: Video and Discussion Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, UK Dairy Extension Specialist Making S...
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Tobacco meeting and private pesticide applicator training
The Logan County Extension Service, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and the Eastern Dark-Fired Tobacco Growers Association will host the Logan County Tobacco meeting on February 18, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Logan County Extension office beginning at 9 a.m. Dr. Andy Bailey, Associate Extension Professor/Tobacco Specialist for the University of Kentucky will discuss variety Selection, Black Shank Management, Cur...
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4-H leader Gary Michael Templeman works with 4-H’ers on a project.
4-H clubs help learn by doing
“Learning by doing” is the 4-H slogan. What better way to learn about a particular subject than to roll up your sleeves and apply what you learn to real life. In Logan County, students are able to do just that. 4-H community and after school clubs usually meet once a month and work on various projects throughout the year. Many times these projects can include making a birdhouse, visiting a children’s hospital, decorating Christmas ornaments,...
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New extension ruminant veterinarian for UK
Kentucky native Michelle Bilderback was born and raised in Louisville but admits to having always "bled blue," so bringing her expert veterinary skills to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture was a natural fit. Bilderback will join the college staff as the extension ruminant veterinarian. Backed by nearly two decades of practical and professional experience, she is looking forward to getting started. "I am looking forward to learn...
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Sign up now for Tri-County Grain Day
Be sure to make plans to attend the Tri-County Grain Day on Monday, February 1. The Grain Day will be held at the Logan County Extension Office and will last from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with lunch provided. The topics that will be covered include: • Soybean Rust & Soybean Cyst Nematode Update – Brenda Kennedy, UK Plant Pathologist • Fungicide Treatments – Paul Vincelli, UK Plant Pathologist • Farm Service Agency Update – FSA County Executive ...
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County agricultural investment program revisions approved input leads to modifications
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, approved changes to the County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP), during their monthly board meeting on Friday, Dec. 18 in Lexington. "The modifications to the CAIP approved by the KADB are the result of input from stakeholders throughout Kentucky," stated Roger Thomas, CEO for the KADB. "The program continues to evolve as we reach the 10-year anniversary ...
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Managing change in today’s grain markets
Today’s grain markets not the same ones from a few years ago. Today’s market requires a more thorough understanding of how process are discovered, how to use available tools to manage risk, and a business plan that allows for opportunities to profit from grain production. The UK grain marketing short course will help you build your knowledge from the basic understanding of how markets work to more advanced methods of price risk management. ...
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Corn yield contest winners
Thank you to all those who took time to participate in the 2009 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest. Logan County was represented very well and had the state winner. Marcus Huffman, of Auburn, produced 295.56 bu/AC to have the high yield in the no-till and conventional tillage categories. Winning the irrigated corn division was Joel Armistead, of Adairville, with a 284.50 bushel yield. These producers will be recognized at the 2010 Kentucky Commodit...
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