Ag 2024 Fall Newsletter!

Ag 2024 Fall Newsletter!

Ag 2024 Fall Newsletter!

September 2024 Edition

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The Fall Ag Newsletter highlights several key points relevant to agriculture in McLean County, Kentucky. Here's a summary of the important points:

Weather Alert App

  • The University of Kentucky Ag Weather Center launched a "Weather Alert" app designed for Kentucky farmers and residents. It provides up-to-date weather forecasts, radar, and GPS-specific alerts.
  • The app aims to assist in agricultural decision-making and disaster readiness. It's ad-free and available on iOS and Android.

Bull Value Assessment Program

  • This two-session program, hosted in Hancock County, KY, on October 10 and 17, 2024, focuses on bull selection and management.
  • The sessions cover buying and managing bulls, breeding soundness exams, and a mock auction to practice strategies.

Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series

  • This webinar series runs from October to November 2024, covering topics like insect management, disease control, and spray application techniques.
  • Open to farmers and industry professionals, the series offers continuing education credits.

Poultry Housing Tips

  • A detailed explanation of fan motor performance, illustrating how changing motor pulley sizes affects fan power usage and air-moving capacity.
  • Recommendations include careful management of motor pulley sizes to avoid overloading motors and reducing power usage.

Upcoming Events in 2025

  • Field days and conferences focused on crop health, pest management, and wheat production are scheduled for early and mid-2025.

Recipe Section

  • Two venison-based recipes (Sloppy Joes and Slow Cooker Enchiladas) are provided, promoting the use of game meats with nutritional information included.

Contact Information

335 West 7th Street P.O. Box 265 Calhoun, KY 42327-0265

(270) 273-3690

mclean.ext@uky.edu