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SPRING 2016 Cooperative Extension Service Daviess County
4800A New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-8480
Fax: (270) 685-3276
www.ca.uky.edu/ces
A Message from Clint
Moisture and cooler temperatures returning have applied brakes to a rapid planting pace across the area. Corn and soybeans planted, just prior to the wet period may struggle to emerge, but it is still early in the season and the decision to replant will be easy to make if you’re not satisfied and replant seed is available. I always suggest continuing with the land remaining to be planted first, providing adequate time to determine if a complete replant is needed or if less than the entire field needs attention.
The herbicide options to remove Roundup Ready corn are limited to the accase inhibitors such as Select or Fusilade. There is a plant back timing restriction for corn, so be sure to follow the label recommendations. Likewise, make sure adequate time has passed to ensure everything that that will emerge has emerged if you plan to use a herbicide to wipe out existing stand.
Another issue which occurred across the area, primarily on rolling land was significant in-row soil erosion. This occurred on both no-till and conventional tilled slopes, but may be most severe in no-till fields where row cleaners were used. Removal of residue created a path of least resistance in the planting zone for water to travel. Row erosion is a problem because in many cases the soil above the seed may have been reduced to a half inch or less. Shallow depth corn has lower yield expectation because of the lack of soil for adequate nodal root development and due to the risk of lodging later in the season. There are not a lot of options for corn in this condition and walking fields is required to determine what level of damage occurred. In most cases, there won’t be enough affected to justify action. It is simply an unfortunate result of erosion caused by spring thunderstorms.
No-Till Tobacco
It is exciting to know of the increasing tobacco acreage that will be grown under reduced tillage operations by strip till or with complete no-till tobacco setters. Herbicide, insecticide, and machinery options have increased opportunity during a time when tobacco fields have increased in size, often requiring production on fields prone to erosion. With labor and machinery expense, it makes sense to consider a practice that works, reduces labor and machinery and is a proven practice for improving your soil.
The chart below demonstrates the percentage of full yield potential of the existing stand when evaluating a final population and the date in which replanting is possible. To estimate population in 30” rows, count the plants in a 17’ 5” length of row and multiply by 1,000.
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Meet our Summer Intern Brett Carper, a senior animal science student at Western Kentucky University and 2013 graduate of Daviess County High School will be interning for 12 weeks with the Extension office this summer. While primarily involved in the agricultural extension programs, he will have opportunities to work with other agents and staff to gain a perspective of everything we encompass. Brett will assist with planting our grain and tobacco demonstration plots and has a responsibility to develop a project on his own, focusing on beef nutrition.
App for Deciding Where to Deliver Grain
The “Grain Hauling Decision Guide” is now available at the website: http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AgEcon/shockley_jordan.php The Excel based tool was created by Dr. Jordan M. Shockley, Extension Farm Management Specialist with the University of Kentucky Dept. Agricultural Economics. It compares multiple markets based on user inputs to determine the market with the greatest net price received for a load of grain. Discount schedules for each market are also determined based on grain moisture levels and the buyer’s discount method.
In addition to the Excel spreadsheet, an app for both Android and iPhone devices was approved for funding by the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board. This will allow producers to determine the best market for their grain on-the-go. The app has preloaded markets including all of the Green River Area grain buyers. For more information contact Dr. Schockley at his office 859-218-4391, or by email
Nitrogen Soil Test
The amount and source of pre-plant nitrogen determines the additional nitrogen required to be applied this season.
One tool to aid in making the rate decision is the pre-sidedress nitrate soil test. Soil samples should be taken down to 12 inches deep, and several samples should be taken in each field of both the low and higher ground. The samples should be mixed well and a subsample sent for nitrate analysis.
If the nitrate-N is less than 11 ppm, there is a low amount of plant-available N in the soil. There is a good chance corn will respond to a sidedress application of N ranging from 100 to 150 lbs. N/acre.
If the nitrate-N is between 11 and 25 ppm, there is a greater amount of plant-available N in the soil, indicating corn may or may not respond to sidedress N. The recommended sidedress N application at this soil test level is 0 to 100 lbs N/acre. If the soil test nitrate-N is close to 11 ppm, then higher sidedress N rates would be used. Lower rates would be used as nitrate-N approaches 25 ppm. The test is least accurate in this range, so the test results can only be used as a broad guide.
If soil test nitrate-N is greater than 25 ppm, there is adequate plant-available N in the soil, which indicates corn will probably not respond to sidedress N application.
Commodity Marketing Clubs
Dr. Todd Davis, Extension Grain Marketing Specialist has received a grant to conduct a commodity marketing club. These clubs are really a network and are popular in areas all over the Midwest. Individuals interested in demonstrating the use of future and option contracts without financial risk participate with a group of peer farmers from across the area all using the same information to exercise marketing decisions. These programs are a fun way to network, improve your marketing skills and evaluate decisions regarding actual marketing practices on your personal farm. More information will be coming this summer. Contact Dr. Davis at 270-365-7541 for more information.
Soils Webinar Series
Daviess County Cooperative Extension and USDA – NRCS, Daviess County are partnering to host a series of webinars this summer. The meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m., are open to anyone and should last 1.5 hours each evening.
The first session will be held June 20 and will address soil fertility management. The second session is planned for July 18 and will cover soil water, drainage and irrigation. The final session will be August 8 and will cover soil health and cover crops. Call the Extension office or Rachel Martin, Natural Resource Planner with NRCS at 270 685 1707 ex 3 for more information.
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KCTCS Young Farmers Update by Tyler Miller, Advisor Along with everyone else, the Daviess County Young Farmers Chapter has been busy this year. Our chapter hosted the Young Farmers State Convention in March which turned out to be a great success. Several members and I have also had the opportunity to attend an overnight field day where we viewed Murray State University’s agriculture farm and facilities as well as confinement barns that could hold a capacity of 2,000 head of feeder cattle. Our Young Farmer Chapter has continued to grow its membership by utilizing recruiting events in and around Daviess County. Coming up in July, the annual Summer Tour will be held in Owensboro. We plan to tour Beck’s in Henderson and treat ourselves to some fun at Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN. In the past seven months that I have lived in Owensboro and have had the opportunity to be a part of the Daviess County agricultural community, I have felt very welcome from everyone that I have encountered. I have been blessed with great mentors from the beginning and appreciate all of their help. I have never lived in an area that has such a resilient and passionate agricultural community. For more information about the young farmers program give me a call at 859-806-2860.
Rinse and Return Schedule
The chemical container recycling program is provided each year by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture with support of the Cooperative Extension Service. The program provides free disposal of unwanted 2.5 gallon and smaller jugs which previously contained crop protectant materials. The jugs must be completely rinsed out with labels and lids removed. Very Important… The collection site this year has changed from the previous location Crop Production Services on Keller Road to the Daviess County Landfill, located at 7772 KY 815 Owensboro 42301. The land fill is open week days 7am to 4pm but a specific day has been set aside to receive rinse and return jugs which is August 10 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Tractorcade
The 1st Annual Owensboro-Daviess County TRACTORCADE is planned for Sunday July 10, 2016. All Tractors are welcome but there is an emphasis on tractors built before 1970. All tractors must be able to keep minimum speed of 12 mph and there is a $30 per tractor fee which includes registration, lunch and souvenirs. The starting location is at the Daviess County Fairgrounds, tractors will depart at 11:00 a.m., stop for lunch a Ronnie and Sharon Beyke’s at 12:30 p.m. and return to the fairgrounds at 3:30.
For more information contact Alex G. Bryant at
270-993-9272, Don Bryant – 270-993-1191, or [email protected]
We would like to welcome…
Dr. Raul Villanueva, University of Kentucky Extension Entomologist. Raul is the newest addition to the UK Entomology Group. His responsibilities will include Extension programs and applied research on insects of grain crops, as well as other general extension entomology duties. Raul will be based at the UK Research and
Education Center in Princeton. Raul comes to us from Weslaco, TX where he worked as an Extension Entomologist with Texas A&M University. We are excited to have his expertise here at the University of Kentucky.
Dr. John Grove, a Soil Scientist with UK has moved into a new position as Director of the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center located in Princeton, KY. His position includes oversight of all the center’s facilities and equipment, long term planning and programming and represents the interests of the center to stakeholders. In addition to leading the center, Grove will continue his research on the chemical and physical management of agronomic soils.
For more information please contact:
Clint Hardy
Daviess County Extension Agent
for Agriculture and Natural Resources
4800A New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: 270-685-8480 Fax: 270-685-3276
Email: [email protected]
Horticulture Extension Update The horticulture program has some exciting events coming up. There will be a photo gallery show of the work from the Yard and Garden Photography Series displayed at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History from May 11- June 3. Stop by and check out their hard work.
We are partnering with the Regional Water Resource Agency again this year to offer a Rain Barrel Construction for Homeowners Workshop. There will be two sessions offered. The first will be Tuesday, May 24 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The second will be Wednesday, May 25 at 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. The cost to participate in one of the workshops is $20. Contact the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-685-8480 for more information on how to register for one of the workshops.
The Green River Area Extension Master Gardeners Association will be hosting guest speaker Larry Caplan, Vanderburgh County Extension Educator - Horticulture with Purdue Extension on June 11 at the Daviess County Cooperative Extension office. The program Organic Gardening - Managing the Soil will begin at 10 a.m. This will be open to the public and we invite everyone to come and join us.
Upcoming Events June 4: Take a Kid Fishing (June 11 Rain day option) June 6-9: 4-H Camp at Dawson Springs June 10: Kick-off to a Healthy and Safe Summer at Friday After 5 July 27-30: Daviess County Lions Club Fair July 28: Corn, Soybean & Tobacco Field Day at the Princeton Research Station August 18-28: Kentucky State Fair August 19: Agriculture Appreciation Night at Friday After 5
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FCS Extension Update
Kick-off to a Healthy and Safe Summer, a program that has become one of our signature events will be held Friday, June 10 from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the Friday after Five Street Fair at the Riverpark Center. Designed simply as a fun, family friendly atmosphere, the event is held to share information related to summer safety, nutrition, physical activity and community events. Various community partners and agencies will be providing fun kids games, activities, and prizes during the event. There are drawings for giveaways and the first 200 children to attend will receive a summer “goody bag” filled with fun items and information. For more information contact Daviess County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Mary Higginbotham, [email protected].
4-H Extension Update Daviess County youth have the opportunity to attend West Kentucky 4-H Camp at Dawson Springs June 6-9. 4-H camp is open to all Kentucky youth between the ages of 9 and 15. Many exciting activities and adventures await campers. 4-H’ers can spend their days participating in pursuits such as swimming, canoeing, high and low ropes, archery, recreation games, dances and nature hikes. These activities are a fun way to help young people learn new skills and develop a greater appreciation for the environment and wildlife. 4-H Camp costs $195.00 and space is limited. For more information or an application contact the Daviess County Extension Office at 270-685-8480 or visit our website: http://daviess.ca.uky.edu/