The Rock Ag Podcast

In this episode we talk with Dr. Nicole Gauthier, Extension Plant Pathologist for the University of Kentucky, about plant sanitation in gardens, orchards, vineyards, and landscapes.  This episode will include how to and why this important.  

In this episode we talk with Dr. Ric Bessin, Extension Entomologist for the University of Kentucky, about fall home invader insects such as asian lady bettle and brown marmorated stink bugs.  We will discuss why they are there and some control methods and prevention methods.  

In this episode we discuss past present and future cattle markets with Dr. Kenny Burdine, Economic Extension Specialist for the University of Kentucky.  

In this episode we talk with Kevin Laurent, Extension Specialist Animal Science Department at the University of Kentucky, about ways to add profits to feeder calves.  We discuss program cattle, special sales, retained ownership through feedlots, and wholistic management practices to help add profits to the bottom line of your cow/calf operations.  For more information contact Garrard Coffey at Rockcastle County extension at 606-256-2403 or garrard.coffey@uky.edu 

In this episode we talk with Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky Equine Specialist, about horse weights.  We discuss what your horse should weigh, how to determine what your horse weighs and why thats important, and body condition scores of horses.