PR-597: 2009 Cool Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith, Eric Vanzant | Dec. 21, 2009 (New)

The purpose of this report is to summarize current research on the grazing tolerance of varieties of tall fescue, orchardgrass, perennial ryegrass, and other species when they are subjected to continuous, heavy grazing pressure by cattle within the grazing season. The main focus will be on plant stand survival.

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PR-598: 2009 Cool Season Grass Grazing Report: Tolerance to Horses

Garry Lacefield, Laurie Lawrence, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 21, 2009 (New)

The purpose of this report is to summarize current research on the grazing tolerance of varieties of tall fescue, orchardgrass, and other species when subjected to continuous heavy grazing pressure by horses within the grazing season. The main focus will be on stand survival.

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PR-596: 2009 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Norm Taylor, Eric Vanzant | Nov. 24, 2009 (New)

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (Trifolium repens) are both high-quality forage legumes that are used primarily in mixed stands with tall fescue or orchardgrass for improving yield and quality of pastures.

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PR-595: 2009 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Eric Vanzant | Nov. 24, 2009 (New)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is the highest yielding, highest quality forage legume grown in Kentucky. It forms the basis of Kentucky's cash hay enterprise and is an important component in dairy, horse, beef, and sheep diets.

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ID-178: Compost Bedded Pack Barns in Kentucky

Jeffrey Bewley, Joe Taraba | Sep. 16, 2009 (New)

Choosing the environment in which lactating dairy cows will spend the majority of their time is an important decision for dairy producers. This choice has considerable influence on productivity, health, milk quality, reproduction, animal well-being, and farm profitability. Innovative dairy producers have introduced a variation on the loose-housing system, generally referred to as a compost-bedded pack barn. Its key component is a large, open resting area, usually bedded with sawdust or dry, fine wood shavings.

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ASC-177: A Consumer Guide to Country of Origin Labeling

Gregg Rentfrow | Aug. 3, 2009 (New)

Since March 2009, all retail red meats, seafood and shellfish, and fruits and vegetables must contain a "Country of Origin Label," or COOL--designed to further inform consumers on the origins of their food.

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PR-581: 2008 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith, Eric Vanzant | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-579: 2008 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Eric Vanzant | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-582: 2008 Cool Season Grass Horse Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Laurie Lawrence, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-580: 2008 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Norm Taylor, Eric Vanzant | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)