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Agriculture

  • Ag report: Jan. 4, 2013

    USDA seeks applications

    for wildlife initiative

     

    Natural Resources Conservation Service in Kentucky is currently accepting applications for Environmental Quality Incentive Program Wildlife Initiative, a voluntary program available to landowners to improve wildlife habitat on private property.

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  • Ag Report: Dec. 21, 2012

    Conservation program looks for applicants

    The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service  in Kentucky is encouraging landowners, farmers and producers to visit their local NRCS offices now to receive information and apply for conservation technical assistance and possible financial funding opportunities.
    Shelby County landowners may visit the office on Breighton Place in Shelbyville.

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  • Ag Report: Dec. 14, 2012

    Kentucky Horse Council sets new family oriented event

    The Kentucky Horse Council announced the Kentucky Round-Up, a new family event featuring horse fun, learning and interaction to be held Feb. 2 in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Kentucky Round-Up also includes an evening concert by country music star John Michael Montgomery.

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  • Ag Report: Dec. 7, 2012

    McCall named queen of shorthorn association

    Jessica McCall of Crestwood, whose family hails from Shelby County, was named the 2012-2013 National Lassie Queen during the National Shorthorn Show at the North America International Livestock Exposition in Louisville.

    McCall, 21, is the daughter of Cheryl and Michael McCall, a native of Simpsonville. She is attending Murray State University, where she will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in animal science.

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  • Ag Report: Nov. 30, 2012

    Boer goat showing rising with hundreds at NAILE

    An increase of the Boer goat market has lead to an increase in goat showing, with nearly 350 entries for the Junior Wether Goat Show and nearly 600 entries for the Open Boer Goat Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), which is in Louisville.

    “Walking away with a championship banner is marketing that pays for itself,” said Chris Caudill of Waddy, NAILE market wether and boer goat superintendant, in a release.

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  • Ag Report: Nov. 23, 2012

    Dairy marketing meeting this week at extension office

    A dairy marketing and price risk management seminar will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Shelby County Extension Office.

    The speaker will be Kenny Burdine of the University of Kentucky’s ag economics department, who specializes in livestock price risk protection, marketing and outlook.

    The program will address how to:

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  • Ag Report: Nov. 16, 2012

    Tuckers, Witt, Tingle to lead Southern States

    Two Shelby County farmers who have their hands in a lot of roles have added another.

    Ray Tucker and Gene Witt have been elected to the board of Southern States Cooperative during the organization’s annual meeting on Nov. 2. Tucker will serve as the board’s chairman/president and Witt as vice chairman/vice president.

    Tucker has served in leadership positions on a variety of boards, including heading up the 2012 Shelby County Fair.

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  • Ag Report: Nov. 9, 2012

    Simpsonville breeder

    joins Angus association

    Rankin B Dumesnil of Simpsonville is a new member of the American Angus Association, a national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.

    The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more than 17 million registered Angus.

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  • WICHE: A lady beetle invasion common this time of the year

    Some years are worse than others: I remember years when it was like a siege of lady beetles other years a few popped up here or there. Usually they sneak their way into our homes as a noticeable chill settles in.

    On sunny days they cling to the screen door on the south side of where I write. Presently they are displayed before me.

    I need not worry about them as they sun themselves. But the ones that collect indoors, well your best bet is a vacuum cleaner!

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  • Wiche: Move peonies in the fall if blooms are scarce

    Our landscapes our constantly changing: from season to season and year to year. I love our seasonal changes in Kentuckiana. They keep us guessing. When I am tired of one season, the next is about to begin.

    But there are other types of changes that affect the way we enjoy our gardens: over time sunny spots become shady as trees mature and landscapes evolve.

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