AEN-100: Building a Grade Stabilization Structure to Control Erosion

Steve Higgins, Donald Stamper, Sarah Wightman | Jun. 15, 2011 (New)

Gully erosion creates large eroded channels that become problematic for many farms. Gullies form in natural drainage swales when vegetation in the swale is lost through overgrazing or tillage practices. They cause valuable soil to erode, and they form large channels that drain runoff into streams. This runoff can carry sediment, nutrients, and pathogens that can degrade the water quality.

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AEN-102: Basics of Automatic Section Control for Agricultural Sprayers

Joe Luck, Scott Shearer, Tim Stombaugh | Jun. 2, 2011 (New)

The potential economic and environmental benefits of these systems are gaining the attention of producers and custom applicators looking to reduce their overall chemical costs. The purpose of this publication is to describe the basic operation and benefits of automatic section control systems.

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AEN-98: Alternative Water Source: Developing Springs for Livestock

Steve Higgins, Donald Stamper, Sarah Wightman | May. 5, 2011 (New)

Water supply is a key component in livestock production. One option producers have when providing water is to develop an existing spring, which occurs when groundwater running along an impervious rock layer hits a fracture and discharges on the surface.

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ID-187: Woodland Winter Feeding of Cattle: Water Quality Best Management Practices

Steve Higgins, Jeff Stringer, Sarah Wightman | May. 5, 2011 (New)

Cattle maintain their body temperature in winter by burning more calories, which requires them to consume more feed. Livestock producers use wooded areas to provide protection for cattle from wind and low temperatures. That protection enables the cattle to conserve energy and eat less. Using wooded areas for winter feeding makes practical sense, but producers need to consider several environmental issues when planning for it.

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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-171: Using Dry Lots to Conserve Pastures and Reduce Pollution Potential

Roberta Dwyer, Steve Higgins | Feb. 16, 2011 (Reprinted)

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ID-74: Planning Fencing Systems for Intensive Grazing Management

Curtis Absher, Ken Evans, Larry Turner | Feb. 16, 2011 (Reprinted)

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PR-608: 2010 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report

Doug Archbold, Paul Bachi, Sandra Bastin, Julie Beale, Steve Berberich, Ric Bessin, Bob Caudle, Jennie Condra, Tim Coolong, Leighia Eggett, Vaden Fenton, Lucas Hanks, John Hartman, Nathan Howell, Kelly Jackson, June Johnston, Chlodys Johnstone, Patrick Kelley, Katie Kittrell, Janet Lensing, Amy Poston, Sara Long, Patty Lucas, Sean Lynch, Logan Minter, John Obrycki, Janet Pfeiffer, Sutapa Roy, Marc Ruberg, Rebecca Schnelle, Delia Scott, Kenny Seebold, Pam Sigler, Darrell Slone, Chris Smigell, John Snyder, Dave Spalding, John Strang, Ginny Travis, Joseph Tucker, Sarah Vanek, Jeff Wheeler, John Wilhoit, Mark Williams, Patsy Wilson, Dwight Wolfe | Dec. 20, 2010 (New)

Fruit and vegetable production in Kentucky continues to grow. The 2010 Fruit and Vegetable crops research report includes results for more than 34 field research and demonstration trials that were conducted in 20 counties in Kentucky.

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ID-185: Planting a Riparian Buffer

Carmen Agouridis, Chris Barton, Amanda 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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AEN-96: Low-Cost Cold Storage Room for Market Growers

John Wilhoit | Aug. 23, 2010 (Reprinted)

Lower-cost cold storage options can benefit market growers by helping preserve produce freshness and quality for a few additional days. Produce losses can be significantly reduced, especially for growers transitioning to a higher level of production who have excess produce to carry over from one day's market to the next.