CCD-CP-44: Sweet Sorghum for Biofuel

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Apr. 18, 2013 (New)

Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is primarily grown in Kentucky for its syrup. However, this crop may someday have another use in the Commonwealth—as a bioenergy crop. From 2007 to 2009, University of Kentucky researchers examined the feasibility of ethanol production from sweet sorghum. They concluded that "overall sweet sorghum would appear to be a very feasible crop for ethanol production in Kentucky." Additional states, along with several other countries, have also been actively conducting research on sweet sorghum for biofuel and with promising results.

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Trend Adjustment Availability for Wheat in Kentucky

Cory Walters | Apr. 17, 2013 (New)

Over the past thirty years, the Kentucky Small Grain Growers have invested nearly 2 million in research dollars aimed at improving Kentucky wheat yields. Consequently, Kentucky producers face a wheat yield trend. The purpose of this short article is to highlight why TA-APH availability for wheat is essential for Kentucky wheat producers.

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CCD-CP-45: Sweet Sorghum for Syrup

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Apr. 2, 2013 (Minor Revision)

Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is primarily grown for the sweet juice that is extracted from the plant's stalks. Stalks are crushed and the extracted juice is cooked down to a thick, sticky syrup. The syrup is sometimes incorrectly referred to as sorghum molasses.

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CCD-CP-21: Alfalfa

Kenny Burdine, Cheryl Kaiser | Apr. 2, 2013 (Minor Revision)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has the highest yield potential and highest feeding values of all adapted perennial forage legumes. It is a versatile crop that may be used for pasture, hay, silage, green-chop, pellets, cubes, soil improvement, and soil conservation.

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CCD-CP-41: Specialty Soybeans

Carl Dillon, Cheryl Kaiser, Michael Vassalos | Mar. 19, 2013 (Minor Revision)

The first commercial use of soybean (Glycine max) was for its oil; however, this crop is now considered a valuable source of protein as well. Specialty or novel soybeans are used to produce various soyfoods of Asian origin, such as tofu, miso, soy sauce, natto, soymilk, and tempeh. Assorted health food snacks, energy foods, and cereals are also produced from specialty soybeans. Other uses include bean sprouts and soy nuts.

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CCD-CP-40: Specialty Field Corns

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Mar. 18, 2013 (Minor Revision)

This profile discusses some of the types of special purpose field corn (Zea mays) that are harvested for grain and sold for animal feed, industrial use, or human consumption. These specialty corns have been genetically altered to improve their starch, protein, or oil content, depending on their intended use.

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ID-205: Drought-Stressed Corn Silage Valuation, 2012

Kenny Burdine, Greg Halich, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Cory Walters | Feb. 6, 2013 (New)

Extended dry conditions have impacted the corn crop severely in many areas of the state this year. As the condition of the corn crop deteriorates, many have been forced to look at salvage options such as cutting corn for silage and possibly hay for some fields. Due to the extreme weather conditions this year, this publication will focus on valuing drought-stressed corn silage.

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CLD2-11: Financial Oversight for a Nonprofit Organization

Steve Isaacs | Feb. 6, 2013 (New)

To be trusted with financial oversight suggests that the organization has confidence that the individual will manage the funds in a timely, transparent, and accurate manner. Openness in reporting receipts, expenditures, and financial status in a clear format and on a regular basis is vital.

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AEC-97: 2012 Land Value and Cash Rent Survey

Greg Halich, Sarah Lovett, Karen Pulliam | Jan. 9, 2013 (Major Revision)

In January 2012, Agriculture and Natural Resource (ANR) agents were surveyed to estimate land values and rental rates for various types of farmland. This document summarizes the results from the agent survey. Dollar values are rounded to the nearest $5-$10 for rental rates and $100 for land values.

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Best Practices for Sampling at Farmers Markets: A Practical Guide for Farmers Market Vendors

Miranda Hileman, Tim Woods | Dec. 11, 2012 (New)

This handbook is intended to assist farmers and farmers market managers understand the economic benefits and best practices of providing samples to farmers market patrons.