AEN-106: Reducing Stormwater Pollution

Carmen Agouridis, Joe Luck, Jonathan Villines, Sarah Wightman | Jul. 15, 2011 (New)

Stormwater is excess water from rainfall and snowmelts that flows over the ground and does not infiltrate the soil. It is a concern not just in urban areas but in suburban and agricultural locations as well. As stormwater runoff flows over the land or impervious surfaces, it picks up and transports trash and debris as well as pollutants such as pathogens, nutrients, sediments, heavy metals, and chemicals. This publication reviews some of these techniques and provides a list of recommended resources for additional information.

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AEN-105: Pasture Feeding, Streamside Grazing, and the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan

Carmen Agouridis, Steve Higgins, Sarah Wightman | Jul. 13, 2011 (New)

Kentucky's abundant forage makes it well suited for grazing livestock, but the pasturing and pasture feeding of livestock need to be managed. Allowing cattle to behave as they would naturally can lead to overgrazing, congregation in sensitive areas, buildup of mud, loss of vegetation, compaction of soils, and erosion.

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AEN-101: Stream Crossings for Cattle

Carmen Agouridis, Steve Higgins, Sarah Wightman | Jul. 13, 2011 (New)

This publication provides livestock producers with instructions on how to install a stream crossing that provides animal and vehicular access across streams. This best management practice (BMP) is intended for use with exclusion fencing that restricts cattle access to the stream. Implementation of a stream crossing with exclusion fencing will improve water quality, reducing nutrient, sediment, pathogen, and organic matter loads to streams.

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AEN-99: Shade Options for Grazing Cattle

Carmen Agouridis, Steve Higgins, Sarah Wightman | Mar. 29, 2011 (New)

Shade is a must for pasture-based grazing systems. It curtails heat stress, which is detrimental to cattle and causes a decrease in milk production, feed intake, weight gains, and fertility.

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ID-185: Planting a Riparian Buffer

Carmen Agouridis, Chris Barton, Amanda A. Gumbert, Sarah Wightman | Sep. 28, 2010 (New)

Actively creating a riparian buffer typically consists of six steps: site assessment, planting plan development, site preparation, species selection, planting, and protection and maintenance.

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HENV-201: Building a Rain Barrel

Carmen Agouridis, Tyler Henningsen, Otto Hoffman, Ashley Osborne, Russ Turpin | Jul. 28, 2010 (New)

Rain barrels offer a number of benefits such as helping to reduce stormwater runoff, decreasing municipal water usage, and potentially protecting your home's foundation. Impervious surfaces such as rooftops, parking lots, and roads prevent rainwater or stormwater from soaking into the soil.

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ID-175: Riparian Buffers: A Livestock Best Management Practice for Protecting Water Quality

Carmen Agouridis, Amanda A. Gumbert, Steve Higgins | Sep. 22, 2009 (New)

In Kentucky, cattle on pastures are often watered by streams. Although this practice solves water requirements for cattle, providing livestock free access to streams and riparian areas can lead to a contaminated water supply and damaged ecosystems. A better solution is to implement riparian buffers with limited access points to streams or provide alternative water sources. This practice can protect water quality, increase herd production, and provide other landowner benefits. The purpose of this publication is to explain the role of riparian areas and how they can benefit the livestock producer, the herd, and the environment.

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ID-170: Drinking Water Quality Guidelines for Cattle

Carmen Agouridis, Amanda A. Gumbert, Steve Higgins | Mar. 26, 2008 (New)