PPFS-AG-F-9: Managing Diseases of Alfalfa

Ray Smith, Paul Vincelli | Dec. 1, 2014 (New)

Alfalfa can be a vigorous and productive forage crop for Kentucky farmers. Like all farm crops, however, alfalfa is subject to infectious diseases that can limit forage production. Managing these diseases is an important part of economical alfalfa production.

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PR-676: 2014 Alfalfa Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Nov. 25, 2014 (New)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has historically been the highest-yielding, highest-quality forage legume grown in Kentucky. It is an important part of Kentucky's cash hay enterprise and is an important component in dairy, horse, beef, and sheep diets. Choosing a good variety is a key step in establishing a stand of alfalfa. The choice of variety can impact yield, thickness of stand, and persistence. This report provides yield data on alfalfa varieties included in current yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting alfalfa varieties.

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PR-679: 2014 Tall Fescue and Bromegrass Report

David Ditsch, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)

This report provides current yield data on tall fescue varieties and similar grass species in trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting tall fescue varieties.

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PR-677: 2014 Red and White Clover Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)

This report provides current yield data on red and white clover varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting clover varieties.

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PR-680: 2014 Timothy and Kentucky Bluegrass Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)

This report provides maturity and yield data on timothy and Kentucky bluegrass varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky.

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PR-678: 2014 Orchardgrass Report

David Ditsch, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)

This report provides current yield data on orchardgrass varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting orchardgrass varieties.

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PR-681: 2014 Annual and Perennial Ryegrass and Festulolium Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)

This report provides current yield data on annual and perennial ryegrass varieties in trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting varieties.

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AGR-115: Irrigation Tips to Conserve Water and Grow a Healthy Lawn

Brad Lee, Gregg Munshaw | Nov. 11, 2014 (Major Revision)

The goal of water conservation in the landscape does not need to be as drastic as eliminating all irrigation, but we should choose plant material wisely and decide if and when irrigation is necessary. This publication is designed to promote a healthy lawn through watering while promoting water conservation through best management practices. One of the easiest things you can do to reduce the need for irrigation in your yard is to plant species that naturally need less water. When choosing plants, remember that just because a particular plant is drought tolerant does not mean that it is suitable for Kentucky's climate.

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AGR-54: Aerifying and Dethatching Lawns

Gregg Munshaw | Nov. 3, 2014 (Major Revision)

Lawns in Kentucky will occasionally suffer due to compacted (hard) soils and excessive thatch layers. Although most lawns will not have problems with these issues, you may occasionally need to dethatch or aerify (core) to maintain a high quality lawn.

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PR-675: 2014 Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test

Ron Curd, Cam Kenimer, Chad Lee | Nov. 3, 2014 (New)

The objective of the Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test is to provide relative performance estimates of hybrid seed corn sold in Kentucky. The test attempts to treat every hybrid similarly in an unbiased manner. Agronomic practices that meet or exceed university guidelines are implemented at each location.