Agriculture

We are at the point where farmers would normally start to apply nitrogen (N) to hayfields to boost spring and early summer production levels.  Current price levels for nitrogen, P, and K are almost identical to where they were a year ago.  As a result, the results/summary and tables used last year are still applicable now and can be viewed at www.ca.uky.edu.

Weed Control: An initial application of glyphosate between emergence and the fourth trifoliolate growth stage is important to establish a thick and productive alfalfa stand.

We appreciate everyone who attended and supported the first 4-H chili supper at the Washington County Extension Office last Thursday night. The Washington County Homemakers, along with several 4-H families, provided the homemade cookies and brownies. Several local businesses supported the event with supplies and discounts. The proceeds will go toward camp scholarships this summer.

Media, political leaders and representatives from Kentucky Agriculture Council member organizations met in Frankfort on Tuesday for the unveiling of the 2013-2018 Strategic Plan for Kentucky Agriculture and presentation to Governor Steve Beshear. The plan was developed by the Task Force on the Future of Agriculture through formal meetings and public forums. A series of Goals and Actions were developed that responded to key themes and issues. These formed the Core Strategies around which the new plan was finalized: