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Agriculture

COLUMN: Wake up and smell the... stink bugs?

As the temperature drops, many insects will search for shelter for the winter months — many times in private residences. This year, people may notice a new insect coming indoors.
This insect is the brown marmorated stink bug, and University of Kentucky entomologists already are receiving calls from homeowners concerning its appearance and offensive odor, said Ric Bessin, extension entomologist with the UK College of Agriculture.

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COLUMN: Sweet potatoes — they’re not just for Thanksgiving

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PHOTOS: Stodghill, Mann named national winners at FFA convention

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COLUMN: Eat nutritious food this holiday season

The holiday season can bring financial stress that burdens your spirit. From purchasing gifts to traveling to planning an elaborate holiday meal, extra expenses make it hard on families this time of the year. Many families skip holiday traditions to avoid overspending. Skipping the big Thanksgiving or Christmas meal may not be the answer to pinching pennies; choosing to eat a nutritious meal can help you avoid the extra spending and extra calories.

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Local input sought for USDA farmbill program

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), a federal program that provides technical and financial assistance to land users to address natural resource concerns. NRCS is asking for local input for the fiscal year 2013 program.

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COLUMN: Dry summer weather leads to lower levels of pH and potassium levels in soil

Dry weather conditions this past summer may lead to lower soil pH and potassium levels in fall soil samples. Measuring the accurate levels of pH and potassium in soil after harvest will provide the proper amount of potassium fertilizer and lime needed in the spring to supplement the soil’s nutrients to provide suitable growing conditions.

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Spencer County FFA named National Model of Excellence Chapter

Kentucky and Spencer County FFA were well represented at the 85th Annual National FFA Convention, which was held October 24-27 in Indianapolis. An all-time record of 56,107 FFA members from across the United States attended the Convention, which is the largest youth organization gathering in the United States.

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Local FFA chapter noted for big achievements at national convention

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COLUMN: UK celebrates 50 years of no-till agriculture

Fifty years ago, Christian County farmer Harry Young Jr. planted the nation’s first commercial no-till crop-- 0.7 acres of corn. It changed agriculture forever.

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COLUMN: A lady beetle invasion common this time of the year

Some years are worse than others: I remember years when it was like a siege of lady beetles other years a few popped up here or there. Usually they sneak their way into our homes as a noticeable chill settles in. On sunny days they cling to the screen door on the south side of where I write. Presently they are displayed before me. I need not worry about them as they sun themselves; but the ones that collect indoors, well your best bet is a vacuum cleaner.

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