Agriculture

Don’t let anyone tell you a dollar doesn’t go very far anymore. Last fall the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture harvested corn and soybeans with a brand new 88 Series Axial Flow combine that only cost $1 per month thanks to CASE IH and Jacobi Sales.
The combine came to UK as part of an agricultural equipment short-term lease program where universities pay as little as $1 per month to use the equipment for six months.

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The Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board (KSPB) is proud to announce membership and participation in the newly formed Soy Aquaculture Alliance (SAA), a new national aquaculture organization focused on expanding the U.S. aquaculture industry through increased use of soybeans in fish diets.
At the first board meeting this winter, Kentucky representative George Martin of Nebo, was elected vice chairman of the organization.

The 2012 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference and Trade Show will have something of interest for anyone interested in fruit and vegetable production. This year’s event convenes Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. at Lexington’s Embassy Suites Hotel and concludes around 5 p.m. on Jan. 6.
Preconference activities on Jan. 4 include a Winemaking Techniques Workshop from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and a fruit round table discussion from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

By Jack Ewing
Grayson County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources
You may be delighted to put gardening behind you for the season, but fall is the time to manage and prevent disease in next year’s garden. Summer crops may still be standing, even after being killed by heavy frosts and cold temperatures. At this time, you can take preemptive measures to help ensure a successful and bountiful garden next season.