PR-610: 2010 Red and White Clover Report

David Ditsch, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | December 6, 2010 (New)

Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is a high-quality, short-lived, perennial legume that is used in mixed or pure stands for pasture, hay, silage, green chop, soil improvement, and wildlife habitat. This species is adapted to a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. Stands of improved varieties are generally productive for two-and-a-half to three years, with the highest yields occurring in the year following establishment. Red clover is used primarily as a renovation legume for grass pastures. It is a dominant forage legume in Kentucky because it is relatively easy to establish and has high forage quality, high yield, and animal acceptance.

PR-613: 2010 Annual and Perennial Ryegrass and Festulolium Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | December 6, 2010 (New)

Annual ryegrasses are increasing in use across Kentucky as more winter-hardy varieties are released and promoted. Annual ryegrass is productive for three to four months and is used primarily for late fall and early-to-late spring pasture.

PR-611: 2010 Orchardgrass Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | December 6, 2010 (New)

Orchardgrass (Dactylus glomerata) is a high-quality, productive, cool-season grass that is well adapted to Kentucky conditions. This grass is used for pasture, hay, green chop, and silage, but it requires better management than tall fescue for greater yields, higher quality, and longer stand life. It produces an open, bunchtype sod, making it very compatible with alfalfa or red clover as a pasture and hay crop or as habitat for wildlife.

PR-609: 2010 Alfalfa Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | December 6, 2010 (New)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has historically been 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. Choosing a good variety is a key step in establishing a stand of alfalfa. The choice of variety can impact yield, thickness of stand, and persistence.

PR-607: 2010 Kentucky Soybean Performance Tests

Kolter Kalberg, Eugene Lacefield | November 3, 2010 (New)

The Kentucky Soybean Performance Tests are conducted to provide an unbiased, objective estimate of the relative performance of soybean varieties in Kentucky. This information may be used by growers and seed producers to aid in selecting varieties that will give the highest total production in a specific situation.

PR-606: 2010 Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test

Ron Curd, Chad Lee, Bill Pearce | October 28, 2010 (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.

ID-147: Establishing Horse Pastures

Bob Coleman, Garry Lacefield, Laurie Lawrence, Laura Schwer, Ray Smith, Bill Witt | September 20, 2010 (Major Revision)

Kentucky and surrounding states are known for grass pastures and horses. Pastures supply nutrients, provide hoof support for exercise, control erosion, and add to the aesthetic value of horse farms. The ability to establish and manage horse pastures is therefore important to horse owners.

HENV-103: Household Waste Management 3: Recycle

Tyler Henningsen, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | September 8, 2010 (New)

Americans create about 5 pounds of waste per day, half of which is recycled in some manner, leaving roughly 2.5 pounds of waste per day going to landfills.

HENV-101: Household Waste Management 1: Reduce

Tyler Henningsen, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | September 8, 2010 (New)

Reducing, at the top of the waste management hierarchy, has the greatest impact on the environment and starts with you reducing the number of products you purchase and use.

HENV-104: Household Waste Management 4: Hazardous Waste

Tyler Henningsen, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | September 8, 2010 (New)

Everyday products found around your house contain hazardous chemicals--everything from nail polish remover to household electronics to oil for your car.