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Forestry webinar series brims with information
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will offer a forestry webinar series on select Tuesdays beginning Sept. 28. The series is designed for woodland owners, farmers and others interested in woodland, timber and wildlife topics. "The Forestry Fall Webinar series is an excellent opportunity for woodland owners and those with an interest in forestry to get a significant amount of information in a relatively short time, without hav...
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A look at apple and pear black rot
By John Hartman A good apple or pear crop can be ruined due to decay caused by parasitic fungi. Several of the fungi that cause fruit rot disease can begin their infections at bloom or shortly thereafter. The fungi may invade killed fruitlets, infect sepals, or exist in a latent phase in healthy fruit, only to begin decaying them when they reach full size. Apple and pear fruit rots can occur both in the orchard and in storage after harvest. De...
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Concern with corn crop causing more producers to harvest early
The 2010 corn harvest has begun in far western parts of the state, and producers are finding several issues in their fields as a result of extreme heat and dry weather. Producers who haven't started harvesting in this area, and those farther east, need to scout for problems, so they'll know which fields to harvest first, said Chad Lee, grain crops specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. While far western Kentucky cou...
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Stink bugs now active in soybeans
Stink bugs are now appearing in soybean fields. It's important for producers to correctly identify these bugs and distinguish them from beneficial insects and new stink bugs that may enter the state this year. "Generally, stink bugs are attracted by blooms, but they actually damage the plant by feeding on the pods," said Doug Johnson, UK extension entomologist. Brown and green stink bugs are common in Kentucky. Other stink bug species also are...
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Music thearpy helpful in many ways
Do you like music? Are you a listener or a fan? Did you know that music can be used as a form of stress management and healing? Music can be fun to listen and relax to, great to dance to, and is often used to relieve stress. If you have the gift to write and/or play musical instruments, you can experience the same benefits. This is likely to work best with music that you like and is pleasing to you. Music, that you do not find interesting or p...
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Conservation district cost share program announced
The Logan County Conservation District will be accepting requests for cost share funding under the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share and Environmental Stewardship Program beginning September 1, 2010 and extending through September 30, 2010. The Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program along with the Environmental Stewardship Program are created to help agricultural operations protect the soil and water resour...
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Physical activity does not go on vacation
If you are heading to the beach for a vacation this year, it does not mean you have to give up on your regular physical activity and exercise. In fact, there are several activities you can do seaside to increase the calories you burn while on vacation. Walking on the beach – the sandy surface of the sea shore actually has some give to it, which makes walking, and even running, a little less stressful on your joints. If the shoreline is at an a...
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Enjoying Kentucky winter squash
Season: August through October. Nutrition Facts: Winter squash, which includes acorn squash, butternut squash, pumpkin, and other varieties, is low in fat and sodium. It is an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber. Selection: Winter squash should be heavy for its size with a hard, tough rind that is free of blemishes or soft spots. Storage: Store it in a cool, dry place and use it within 1 month. Preparation: To steam: Wash, peel, and remo...
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Continuous heat not all bad
While the continuous heat and humidity may have stunted crop yields and turned home lawns brown, there may be some truth to that old silver lining theory for those who like the sweeter side of life. Horticulture crops, such as tomatoes, watermelons, apples, grapes and berries, may taste sweeter this year. "These long, hot periods actually speed up maturation, and some horticultural crops will be ready to harvest 10 days to two weeks earlier th...
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Hot, dry weather a blow to some of the state's row crops
This summer has been hot and dry for portions of Western Kentucky, especially areas west of the Land Between the Lakes. As the area begins another week of 100-degree heat indices, many area farmers are beginning to harvest their corn and early-season soybeans. "Temperatures this high keep corn from reaching its maximum yield potential," said Chad Lee, grain crops specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. "In major grai...
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Careful planning saves money on food
As food prices continue to rise, many of us are pinching pennies and looking for ways to make our money go farther at the checkout counter. With basic nutrition knowledge, wise purchasing practices and proper planning, you can prepare nutritious meals that your family will enjoy eating while saving money at the grocery store. To start this process, analyze your current food purchasing habits and look for unnecessary purchases. Consider how muc...
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Weather causing brown, weedy lawns
Central Kentuckians are probably noticing brown spots and lots of weeds in their lawns. While the area has had above-average rainfall for the year, no significant rainfall has occurred in the past couple of weeks. Mix that with temperatures in the 90s, and that has put stress on grass. Most Kentucky lawns are established with either Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue. Both are cool-season grasses that prefer cool, wet summers much like the stat...
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Local students exccel at state, national levels
For the third year in a row, the Logan County 4-H program, partnering with the Chamber of Commerce and both school systems, sent two delegates to the Kentucky Youth Seminar, held on the University of Kentucky campus in June. This year, Jennifer Gibbs from Logan County High School and Caleb Wills from Russellville High School were selected to attend this event. The Kentucky Youth Seminar is a statewide 2-day program for selected high school stu...
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Spider mites may be active in drought-stricken soybean fields
While much of Central and Eastern Kentucky have had ample amounts of rainfall this year, parts of Western Kentucky are well below average rainfall totals. Drought situations attract two-spotted spider mites to soybeans, and infestations have been reported in several Western Kentucky counties. Growers in these drought areas should be scouting their fields for signs of this pest, said Doug Johnson, extension professor with the University of Kent...
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Late summer nitrogen applications to pastures: Will they pay this year?
We are close to the point where many livestock producers would normally apply nitrogen to tall fescue pastures to boost production levels and stockpile for fall and winter grazing. Since there are many factors that will impact the profitability of this practice, the question at hand is: Under what set of conditions will applying nitrogen to pastures pay this year? To help answer this question, the cost of stockpiling was compared to the cos...
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