Volume 1, Issue 1 Steve Musen

Jessamine County Extension Agent

Agriculture and Natural Resources

at 502-

Cooperative

Extension Service

Jessamine County

95 Park Drive

Nicholasville, KY 40356

(859) 885-4811

www.jessamine.ca.uky.edu

Inside this issue:

Upcoming Events

in Agriculture

2

Plate it up! Recipe—Baked

Apples and

Sweet Potatoes

2

Preventing Spon-

taneous Hay

Fires

3

Tomato Prob-

lems

4

AGRICULTURE NEWS Jessamine County

Agriculture

August, 2019

Fall Forage Update

Thursday, August 15th, 6:00pm

Jessamine County Ag, Center

(Meets CAIP Ed. Requirements)

Dr. Jimmy Henning, University of Kentucky Extension Forage Specialist, will be

presenting a Fall Forage Update at the Jessamine County Extension Office at 6:00p

on Thursday August 15th. Topics that will be covered will include:

Pasture/Hay Field Renovation

Fall Fertilization Programs

Integrated Weed Control

Forage Stockpile Strategies

Dinner will be included so please call the Jessamine County Extension Office to

pre-register by Wednesday, August 14th to reserve your spot. Vouchers for free

soil testing will be given to participants and this training meets Education Require-

ments for the CAIP Cost-Share Program.

The Governor’s Office of Agriculture Policy has awarded the Jessamine County

Extension District Board funding through the Kentucky Agricultural Development

Fund (KADF) to purchase a Shared-Use Lime Spreader. The lime spreader will be

available for lease at the Jessamine County Extension Office and the lease rate will

be $50.00/day. To see a copy of the Lease Agreement with Terms and Conditions

or to get on the reservation list, stop by the Extension Office

Training Opportunity at the Jessamine County Ex-

tension Office (call ahead to reserve a spot)

Shared-Use Lime Spreader Available

August 10 Woodland Owners Short Course

Washington Co. Extension Office

(see flyer)

August 15 Fall Forage Update

6:00p @ Jessamine County Extension

Office

Aug. 15-25 Kentucky State Fair

August 21 Hemp Field Day (see flyer)

U.K. Spindletop Farm

August 24 KFGC Central KY Field Day

9:00a-12:00p

Loretto Motherhouse Farm

515 Nerinx Road, Loretto KY

Sept. 10-11 Fall Grazing School

Woodford County Extension Office

(see flyer)

Sept 26 Beef Bash

Woodford County

Upcoming Events in Agriculture

Page 2 AGRICULTURE NEWS

Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes INGREDIENTS:

5 medium sweet potatoes

4 medium apples

½ cup margarine

½ cup brown sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon nutmeg

¼ cup hot water

2 tablespoons honey

DIRECTIONS:

1. Boil potatoes in 2 inches of water until almost tender.

2. Cool potatoes, peel and slice. Peel, core and slice apples.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a casserole dish with a small amount of margarine.

4. Layer potatoes on the bottom of the dish.

5. Add a layer of apple slices.

6. Sprinkle some sugar, salt, and tiny pieces of margarine over the apple layer.

7. Repeat layers of potatoes, apples, sugar, salt and margarine.

8. Sprinkle top with nutmeg.

9. Mix the hot water and honey together.

10. Pour over top of casserole.

11. Bake for 30 minutes.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS:

300 calories, 8 g fat, 59 g carbohydrate, 0 mg cholesterol and 320 mg sodium

YIELD:

Makes 6, 1 cup servings https://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/recipe/baked-apples-and-sweet-potatoes

For more information on any of these programs, please contact the Jessamine County Extension Office

“Baling hay at

appropriate

moistures and

monitoring

the

temperature

of recently

baled hay are

your best

tools.”

Page 3 AGRICULTURE NEWS

Preventing Spontaneous Hay Fires

Spontaneous combustion hay fires have

caused loss of life and valuable nutrition

for livestock, but you can prevent them if

you keep a watchful eye and know the

signs of a problem.

Baling hay at appropriate moistures and

monitoring the temperature of recently

baled hay are your best tools. Generally,

hay will go through a heating phase within

one to two weeks after baling. During

this time, monitor the hay to make sure

it doesn’t reach temperatures that can

damage the hay or lead to spontaneous

combustion.

It is not unusual for the temperature

within a bale of hay to reach 100 degrees

Fahrenheit, and it may go as high as 130

degrees before beginning to decline. If the

temperature peaks below 130 degrees,

you may lose some quality but you won’t

have a danger of fire. With free air circu-

lation around a bale, both heat and mois-

ture can dissipate. A single bale rarely

heats enough to catch on fire, but when

you place bales close together or stack

with other bales that are also heating, it is

much more difficult for the heat to es-

cape. A good practice is to leave bales

scattered in the barn for three to four

weeks before placing them in a stack.

If the bales are wetter than they should

be, the temperatures can easily rise

above 130 degrees. At 140 to 150 de-

grees, more microbial growth and chemi-

cal reactions within the hay cause it to

generate heat at an increasingly rapid

rate.

If hay temperatures reach 150 degrees,

you need to move bales to allow for bet-

ter air circulation and frequently check

the temperature. At 180 degrees, fire is

imminent, and at 200 degrees, it is likely

present. In either case, you need to notify

the fire department. It is best to wait for

them to arrive before removing the hay

from the stack in case of a flare up.

Smoke from hay treated with an acid pre-

servative may contain toxic fumes, so

keep people away from the smoke and

inform the firefighters of any treatments

you applied.

To check hay temperature, you may use

several types of thermometers. Find one

that is durable, easy to use and will meas-

ure up to 200 degrees.

It is best and necessary in most cases to

use some kind of hay probe. You can

make one for yourself using steel pipe or

electrical conduit or you can purchase

commercial probes.

Measure the wettest hay first. Probe

square bales from the side, round bales

from the end. Insert the probe near the

center of the bale. In round bales, if the

core is loosely formed, probe 6 to 12

inches away from the center where the

hay will be more tightly packed.

In large stacks, it may be difficult to reach

the center, but it is important to get at

least 5 to 10 feet down from the top or

in from the side. The most critical factor

is to reach where the wettest hay is

stored. It is best to probe at several loca-

tions and at dif-

ferent depths

within a stack to

locate the warm-

est spot.

By: Dr. Ray Smith, UK Extension Forage Spe-

cialist

Image: N.C Cooperative Extension

Page 4 Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 4 AGRICULTURE NEWS

“Several

issues can

plague the

tomato

grower. Here

are a few non

-disease

problems:”

Tomato Problems

For all the joy and satisfaction that

growing tomatoes can give a gardener,

the frustration and aggravation can be

equally as great! Several issues can plague

the tomato grower. Here are a few non-

disease problems:

Blossom drop can occur when

nighttime temperatures are below 55F.

Rain can also hinder pollination and so

can high humidity. Shaking the plant can

encourage better fruit set by helping to

release the pollen for pollination.

No fruit developing on the plant can

be caused by too much nitrogen

fertilization. In addition to no fruit

development, plants that have had too

much nitrogen fertilization will appear

very large and dark green.

Leaf curling is caused by an excessive

amount of rain.

Blossom-end rot appears as a black

leathery scar on the blossom end of the

fruit. This is the end opposite where the

tomato attaches to the vine. The most

common cause of blossom-end rot is an

inconsistency in soil moisture that leads

to a calcium deficiency in the developing

fruit. This is often times seen when we go

from periods of really wet weather to

periods of hot, dry weather. Correct by

maintaining uniform soil moisture through

mulching and irrigating. Mulching helps to

retain moisture within the soil, it cools

the soil and reduces the competition for

water with weeds.

Fruit cracks usually occur during hot

rainy periods (above 90°F), especially

when preceded by a long dry period.

Fruits exposed to the sun are most

susceptible.

Sunscald first appears as a yellow or

white patch on the side of the fruit facing

the sun. The spot may blister and dry,

forming a paperlike surface. Poor foliage

cover allows exposure to sun such as on

pruned, staked tomatoes, sprawling

plants, or unhealthy plants. Caging offers

the best protection.

Blotchy ripening, the uneven

development of color, may be due to

temperatures below 60°F, root stress

from compacted or soggy soil, or low

levels of potassium in the soil. The fruits

can still be used, simply cut away the

poorly-colored areas.

Source: Amanda Sears, Extension Agent for

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WOSC REGISTRATION

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Home address (street and/or box number)

City State Zip

E-mail address

Daytime Phone

I own ______ woodland acres in ___________ county.

Course Fee (Pre-registration strongly encouraged):Sessions are $20 or $30 for couples. ($10 extra on day of program.)

Mail this registration form to: Woodland Owners Short Course UK Forestry Extension 216 T. P. Cooper Building Lexington, KY 40546 Register on-line at: www.ukforestry.org Information contact: 859.257.7597

This form may be duplicated for additional applicants.

or checks payable to: UK Department of Forestry

Visa/MasterCard accepted on-line, by phone or mail. Circle one: Visa or MasterCard Expiration date: _______ month / _________ year

Consider registering for

the Green Track.

Review the statements for each track and select the track with two or three statements that best represents you. Couples can split up to attend both tracks.

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Registration includes: lunch, clipboard binder, references resources, transportation to field sites.

Consider registering for the Gold Track.

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Circle one: Green / Gold Track

Circle one: Green / Gold Track

West Region - July 20

Central Region - August 10

East Region - August 24

• I have identified objectives for my woodlands and have a management plan. • I have worked with forestry and other natural resource professionals in managing my wood- lands. • I have owned my woodlands for some time and am looking to become more active in its management.

• I don’t know my options as it relates to managing my woodlands.

• I am not sure of the services and assistance available to help me manage my woodlands. • I am fairly new to woodland ownership.

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Green and Gold Tracks Attend These Sessions

Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. Mention or display of a trademark, proprietary product, or firm does not constitute an endorsement and does not imply approval to the exclusion of other suitable products or firms.

Clay Co. Extension Office Logan Co. Extension Office

Washington Co. Extension Office

Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course Partners:

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (local times) - Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. 2019 Woodland Owners Short Course

• Tree Identification • Introduction to Programs to Assist Forestry and Wildlife Practices • Healthy Woodlands

• Tree ID Refresher and Forest Health Blitz • Wildlife and Woodlands • NRCS Programs to Assist Forestry & Wildlife Practices

• Diversified Farm Management• Riparian Buffers• Working with Forestry and Wild- life Professionals

• Wildlife and Woodland Manage- ment Practices • Timber Sales and Trespass Issues

Items YOU might want to bring:• Comfortable walking shoes• Sunscreen and hat• Insect/Tick repellent• Raincoat• Lightweight portable chair• Questions and a desire to get the most out of your woodlands

Items WE supply:• Lunch and water throughout the day• Clipboard, note pad, pen, hand outs, and reference resources• Insect/Tick repellent• Qualified presenters eager to help

Held at:Logan Co. Extension Office255 John Paul Road Russellville, KY 42276

West Region (Central Time) -- July 20 Logan County Extension Office

Green Track Gold Track

Green and Gold Tracks Attend These Sessions• Cedar Management and Sales• Woodland Trails, Roads and Best Management Practices • Deer Management

• Tree Identification • Forestry and Wildlife Assistance • Healthy Woodlands

• Wildlife and Forestry Practices • NRCS Programs to Assist For- estry and Wildlife Practices • Invasive Plants ID and Control

• Working with Forestry and Wildlife Professionals • Timber Sales and Trespass Issues

Field Site: (Transportation provided) • Danielle and Jason Hagler Farm

Held at:Washington Co. Extension Office245 Corporate Drive Springfield, KY 40069Please register by August 5.

Green and Gold Tracks Attend These Sessions

• The courses take place inside (classroom) and outside (woods and fields). • A confirmation letter will be e-mailed or mailed confirming registration. • Displays from WOSC partners with additional handouts.• Be prepared to meet Mother Nature on her own terms, “rain or shine”. The WOSC will only be cancelled for severe weather. • Minimum walking will be required.

Green Track

• Working with Forestry & Wildlife Professionals • Wildlife & Woodland Management Practices • Woodland Trails, Roads and Best Management Practices

• Tree Identification • Introduction to Assistance Programs for Forestry/Wildlife Management • Wildlife and Woodlands

• Making Your Woodlands Healthy • NRCS Programs to Assist For- estry and Wildlife Practices • Maple Syrup and Honeybees

Gold Track

• Timber Sales and Trespass Issues • Exploring Your Water Quality

Held at:Clay Co. Extension EXCEL Center 86 Muddy Gap Road Manchester, KY 40962

Field Site: • Jimmie Sizemore Farm

Please register by August 19.

East Region (Eastern Time) -- August 24 Clay Co. Extension EXCEL Center

Things to consider...

Kentucky’s woodland owners own their properties for a wide variety of reasons. With proper planning and the right assis-

tance, interests such as timber produc-tion, wildlife, and recreational opportuni-ties can complement one another. Learn how at the 2019 Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC)! Local planning committees developed each regional program which includes two programming tracks featuring both indoor and outdoor presentations including a visit to a nearby woodland. Each track fea-tures forestry, wildlife, and natural resource professionals from across Kentucky covering a wide variety of topics—there is sure to be some-thing for everyone! Individuals as well as couples are encouraged to attend the regional event nearest their woodland property. Register now because space is limited.

Billy Thomas, Extension Forester UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension

WOSC Locations...follow the signs.

Field Site: (Transportation provided) • Henry Duncan Farm

Please register by July 15.

Central Region (Eastern Time) -- August 10 Washington Co. Extension Office

Classroom & Hands-On LearningLearn valuable grazing methods for new and experienced graziers with thegoal to extend the grazing season and minimize stored feed. Topics includerotational grazing, temporary fencing, portable/seasonal water systems,rejuvenating run-down pastures and economics of grazing.

Grain and ForageCenter of Excellence

helping producers learn the newest grazing methods

Sept. 10-11, 2019Woodford

County

$50includes all materials,

grazing manual, breaks, and lunch both days

Woodford Co Extension Office

184 Beasley Rd

Versailles, KY 40383

LIMITED TO 45 PARTICIPANTS!!

DEADLINE is September 1, 2019Name: ________________________________________________Street: ________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________________State: _____________ Zip code: ______________Email: ________________________________________________Cell Phone: ____________________________________________□ YES, please add my info to the student directory to share with the class.

□ NO, please do not share my contact info with the class.

Registration by U.S. Mail: UK Research & Education CenterRehanon Pampell1205 Hopkinsville StreetPrinceton, KY 42445Email: Rehanon.Pampell@uky.edu

Make CHECKS payable to: KFGC

Online Registration with CREDIT CARD athttps://2019FallKYGrazing.eventbrite.com

Name: ________________________________________________Street: ________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________________State: _____________ Zip code: ______________Email: ________________________________________________Cell Phone: ____________________________________________□ YES, please add my info to the student directory to share with the class.

□ NO, please do not share my contact info with the class.

Grain and ForageCenter of Excellence

helping producers learn the newest grazing methods

Tuesday September 10, 2019

7:30 Registration & Refreshments

8:00 Introduction of Staff & Participants

8:15 Benefits of Rotational Grazing - Dr. Ray Smith, UK

8:35 Meeting Nutritional Needs on Pasture - Dr. Donna Amaral-Phillips, UK

9:05 Grazing Math Concepts / Introduce Field Exercise -Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, UK

9:45 Break & Travel to Field Demonstration Area

10:10 Introduction to Temporary Fence - Jeremy McGill, Gallagher

10:30 Portable/Seasonal Water Systems - Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, UK

10:50 Methods to Assess Pasture Production and Determine Stocking Rate - Dr. Ray Smith, UK

11:30 Hands-on Building a Rotational Grazing System in the Field: Setting up Small Paddocks - Drs Ray Smith, Jeff Lehmkuhler, & Chris Teutsch (UK)

12:30 Lunch at Farm

1:00 Fence Building: Understanding How to Build and Use Temporary Fencing and High Tensile Fencing - Jeremy McGill, Gallagher

2:00 Break and Travel to Local Farm

3:00 Break and Travel to Teaching Facility

3:30 Hands-on: Growth of Grasses and Legumes with Response to Grazing - Dr. Ray Smith, UK

4:15 Economics of 8 Forage Practices - TBD

5:00 Discussion

5:30 Adjourn for the day

Wednesday September 11, 2019

7:30 Refreshments

8:00 Forage Species for a Comprehensive Grazing System -Dr. Chris Teutsch, UK

8:40 General Management Considerations for Grazing Livestock – Dr. Donna Amaral-Phillips, UK

9:20 NRCS Tools for Grazing - Adam Jones, NRCS

10:00 Break

10:30 Fundamentals of Laying out a Grazing System - Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, UK

11:00 Case Study: Design an On-Farm Grazing System (Group Project)

11:30 Case Study Presentations

12:00 Lunch

1:00 How I Made Grazing Work on the Farm -Producer Speaker

1:30 Rejuvenating Run-Down Pastures - Dr. Chris Teutsch, UK

2:00 Fencing Types and Costs - Morgan Hayes, UK

2:45 EVALUATIONS & Travel to Field Demo Area

3:00 Field Exercise: Observe grazed paddocks and hear reports from each group.

4:00 Tour Demonstration Plots:

• warm and cool season annuals to extend the grazing season

• renovation options

• effects of rotational grazing.

5:00 Adjourn

Emphasis on ruminants – beef, dairy, sheep, & goats

* * * Eastern Standard Time Zone * * *

Space is limited Pre-Registration is

Required Walk–in Registrations on the day of

the event will not be accepted

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hemp-field-day-

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