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Everything Agriculture Related in Rockcastle County Extension. All information is research based and presented by agriculture specialist.This podcast will have topics from horses, cattle, yard, garden, orchard and many other agriculture topics for farm, home and gardens.
Episodes
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Pregnancy Diagnosis of Beef Cattle
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
In this episode we talk with Dr. Les Anderson, University of Kentucky Extension specialist for Beef Reproductive Physiology, about the importance of preg checking cows, and the methods we can use to diagnose pregnancies in our beef herds. He will give us some great insights about how to make sure we have live calves in our cows for our next calving season. He will also discuss the latest tool we have to diagnose pregnancy chute side with a blood test.
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Hauling Horses
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
In this episode we will talk with Dr. Bob Coleman, Extension Equine Specialist, about hauling our equine partners to shows and trail rides. We will discuss important aspects of the trailer, extreme weather, hauling durations, protective equipment for the horse in the trailer and feeding and watering while hauling.
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Outdoor Cast Iron Cooking
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Martha Yaunt, Nutrition Education Specialist for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Family Consumer Sciences Nutrition Education Program. We discuss cooking out doors with cast iron over fires and baking in traditional dutch ovens. We cover topics such as equipment, food safety, clean up and cooking temperatures. If you would like any more information on recipes, cooking temperatures or anything related to this podcast contact your local extension office.
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Fall Cool Season Grass Renovation
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
In this episode we talk with Dr. Jimmy Henning, extension forage specialist for the University of Kentucky, about fall renovation of cool season grasses. We discuss ways to make sure we have a successful renovation of cool season grasses. Topics include, soil testing and soil amendment importance, timing of seeding, methods of seeding and nurse crops. For more information contact Garrard Coffey at Rockcastle County Extension 606-256-2403
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Balancing Grazing and Feeding Hay in Beef Operations
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
In this episode we talk with Dr. Greg Halich, Forage extension economist, about the balance of feeding hay and grazing in livestock operations. Being moderate with a goal of feeding hay vs year round grazing and how to find that sweet spot for your operation.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Estrous Synchronization of Beef Cattle
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
In this episode we visit with Ben Crites, University of Kentucky Extension Associate for Beef and IRM Coordinator. Ben will also finish his Doctorate in Beef Reproductive Physiology in December. Today we will be discussing the different protocols synchronizing estrous in cattle for natural service and artificial insemination, and the benefits of calving seasons. For more information contact Garrard Coffey at the Rockcastle County Extension office.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Beginning Bee Keeping
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
In this episode we visit with Greg Drake, Butler County, Extension agent for Ag and Natural Resources, about getting started with keeping bees. We will discuss planning for bees, costs and tools associated with start up, and what to expect in returns the first year. Beginning Bee Keeping Publication mentioned in podcast link: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/ent/ent41/ent41.pdf
For more information contact your local extension office.
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Wildlife Food Plots
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
In this episode we talk wildlife food plots with Dr. Matthew Springer, University of Kentucky Assistant Extension Professor of Wildlife Management. We discuss placement, seeding times, what species to seed, and talk about a scenario of how to plan and implement a food plot. For more information on the content of this podcast contact Garrard Coffey at the Rockcastle County Cooperative Extension Office.
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Forage Improvement
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
In this episode we talk with Dr. Jimmy Henning, Extension Forage Specialist, about improving forages for beef cattle operations. We discuss hay and pasture improvement. Topics include frost seeding clovers, spring reseeding projects, seed varieties, and the difficult question of what is the single most important thing for improving forages.
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Pre riding equipment check for horses
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
In this episode we will talk with Dr. Bob Coleman, Extension Equine Specialist for the University of Kentucky, about checking our tack and equipment before riding our horses. We will discuss bridles, saddles, cinches and their fitment before we start to ride.