Numbered Publications: ID
ID-52: What's Wrong with My Taxus?
Rick Durham, Cheryl Kaiser, Lee Townsend, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Jun. 5, 2013 (Major Revision)
Taxus (yew) is an evergreen shrub commonly found in Kentucky landscapes. Numerous conditions can cause these shrubs to exhibit yellowing and browning symptoms. While diseases and insect pests can result in damage, Taxus troubles are often the result of adverse growing conditions. Pinpointing the specific cause requires a thorough examination of the affected shrub, an investigation of the surrounding area, and knowledge of possible stress factors.
ID-133: Vegetable Cultivars for Kentucky Gardens, 2013
Tim Coolong, Rick Durham, Terry Jones, Kenny Seebold, John Strang, Shawn Wright | May. 6, 2013 (Major Revision)
Gardening makes sense! Growing your own vegetables makes you feel self-sufficient and provides fresh, healthful food. Your surplus crop can be frozen, canned, or stored in cool, dry locations. To assure gardening success, start by selecting suitable vegetable cultivars. Planting resistant or tolerant varieties is one of the most effective ways for the home gardener to avoid destructive vegetable diseases.
ID-166: On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities
Amanda A. Gumbert, Steve Higgins, Sarah Wightman | May. 6, 2013 (Minor Revision)
On-farm composting can provide animal producers with a convenient method for disposing of animal mortalities and also provide a valuable soil amendment. In addition, the finished compost can be stockpiled and reused to help compost other mortalities.
ID-167: On-Farm Disposal of Animal Mortalities
Spencer Guinn, Amanda A. Gumbert, Steve Higgins | May. 6, 2013 (Minor Revision)
Animal mortalities are an expected part of animal production. Depending on the scale of the animal enterprise, animal mortalities can overwhelm the producer with a large number and mass of dead animals. This publication provides guidance to the producer for handling animal mortalities in accordance with Kentucky law.
ID-212: Using DHIA Records for Somatic Cell Count Management
Donna Amaral-Phillips, Michelle Arnold, Jeffrey Bewley | Apr. 26, 2013 (New)
DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) records are an essential part of dairy herd management for many progressive dairy operations. However, for producers new to DHIA, interpreting the meaning of all this information can be a bit overwhelming. Even producers who have been DHIA members for many years may not fully understand all the value that DHIA records can provide for SCC management. What follows is a description and interpretation of SCC-related information available to dairy producers on DHIA test reports.
ID-214: Mulching with Large Round Bales between Plastic-covered Beds
Tim Coolong, Tim Stombaugh, John Wilhoit | Apr. 26, 2013 (New)
Large round bales lend themselves very well to the application of mulching rows of vegetables because the bales can be unrolled to peel off layers that are about the right thickness for mulch. An innovative implement that offsets the bale so that it can be unrolled between the rows while the tractor straddles the row can make the practice of mulching with round bales considerably more efficient.
ID-213: 2011 Kentucky Compost Bedded Pack Barn Project
Jeffrey Bewley, Randi Black, George Day, Joe Taraba | Apr. 26, 2013 (New)
Kentucky dairy producers are adopting compost-bedded pack barns (CBP) as dairy cattle housing at a rapid rate. When properly managed, as an alternative dairy housing system, CBPs may decrease somatic cell count (SCC), increase production, and reduce lameness. Because the system is relatively new, however, many questions remain regarding best management practices and key factors for success. University of Kentucky dairy scientists and agricultural engineers conducted a comprehensive observational study of Kentucky CBPs from October 2010 to March 2011. The goal of this research was to determine key management concepts that determine success or failure in the compost-bedded pack system.
ID-200: Environmental Compliance for Dairy Operations
Amanda A. Gumbert, Steve Higgins, Sarah Wightman | Apr. 24, 2013 (New)
Some farmers are reluctant to talk about the environment, but because farms are under increasing review by state and federal regulatory agencies, producers need to be familiar with environmental issues and regulations. Implementing best management practices (BMPs) can help farmers continue to protect the environment and increase productivity.
ID-202: Feedlot Design and Environmental Management for Backgrounding and Stocker Operations
Steve Higgins, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Sarah Wightman | Mar. 21, 2013 (New)
Kentucky's cattle industry represents the largest beef cattle herd east of the Mississippi, ranking eighth in the nation for number of beef cows. This industry is extremely important to Kentucky's economy. This publication discusses site evaluation strategies, production area management techniques, and a variety of facility types for intensive cattle production that preserve natural resources and improve production.
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.
