PR-642: 2012 Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test

Bill Bruening, Jessica Cole, Ron Curd, Chad Lee, Bill Pearce | November 12, 2012 (New)

The objective of the Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test is to provide performance estimates of hybrid seed corn sold in Kentucky. The test has been conducted in an unbiased manner according to accepted agronomic practices.

HENV-501: Septic System Maintenance: Care and Feeding of Your System

Brad Lee | September 19, 2012 (New)

This publication provides homeowners with a basic introduction to septic systems by explaining how septic systems function and suggesting ways to better maintain systems and increase their longevity.

HENV-504: Importance of Wastewater Biological Oxygen Demand in Septic Systems

Mark Coyne, Brad Lee | September 19, 2012 (New)

A high BOD value means potential septic system problems for homeowners; a low BOD means fewer problems for homeowners. This publication describes the environmental impacts of BOD, shows how BOD is distributed in septic systems, and describes remediation strategies for excess BOD.

HENV-502: Septic System Failure and Environmental Impacts

Brad Lee | September 19, 2012 (New)

More than one-third of new homes and over half of the mobile homes in the U.S. depend on septic systems. Here in Kentucky, approximately 40 percent of the homes have septic systems. This is common in the southeast, where there are more septic systems per capita than any other region of the country.

HENV-505: Impacts of Additives on Septic System Performance

Mark Coyne, Brad Lee | September 19, 2012 (New)

Septic system additive vendors often market their products as necessities that improve septic system performance or repair failing systems. Rather than address specific products, this publication examines general categories of these additives. This publication also describes the treatment functions of septic systems and the available scientific data regarding the effectiveness of septic system additives.

HENV-503: Septic Tanks: The Primary Treatment Device of Septic Systems

Brad Lee | September 19, 2012 (New)

Septic tanks play an essential role in effectively treating wastewater in areas without municipal sewage treatment. Homeowners often assume that the septic tank in their backyard is their septic system. Actually, the tank is merely the first of a series of components that make up a well-designed septic system.

HENV-507: Flood Conditions and Your Septic System

Brad Lee | September 19, 2012 (New)

The most common septic systems used in the United States employ soil treatment area to treat and disperse wastewater into the environment. The soil treatment area consists of a network of perforated pipes within gravel-filled trenches. Under normal environmental conditions, well designed and managed septic systems work very well at dispersing wastewater and removing pathogens from the wastewater before they reach groundwater or surface waters.

HENV-506: Turfgrass Color: Indicator of Septic System Performance

Brad Lee, Gregg Munshaw | September 13, 2012 (New)

Many homeowners notice color differences in the turfgrass over their septic system soil treatment area. Most often, homeowners observe green or brown stripes in their turfgrass relative to the surrounding lawn. This discoloration is worth keeping an eye on because turfgrass color is often an early sign that serious problems are about to occur.

ID-203: Trees, Turf, and People

Bill Fountain, Gregg Munshaw | August 6, 2012 (New)

The shade trees and fruit trees that we treasure in our landscapes were originally adapted to growing in forests in close association with other trees. In the forest they can remain small for many years. As soon as there is an opening in the canopy allowing light to reach the forest floor they grow rapidly. This great height allows trees to assume a place of dominance over other plants; their trunks lift their leaves high into the air, allowing them to intercept the maximum amount of sunlight before it reaches other plants. Thus, trees grow tall and provide us with their much-appreciated shade.

ID-204: Introductory Safety Training for Tobacco Workers

Bob Pearce, Mark Purschwitz, John Wilhoit | July 25, 2012 (New)

This safety bulletin is intended to offer introductory safety training to tobacco workers in conjunction with a farm walk-around. It was written as if you and your workers are standing in or around the object currently being discussed, e.g., a tractor, with you or a designated assistant pointing out the various safety issues listed in the bulletin. It is not meant to be used as a stand-alone bulletin, especially just in a room, unless you have already gone through the walk-around and are reviewing points or having a discussion. It must be used out by the barn, equipment, or other subject being discussed.