Hollywood horror flicks can't hold a candle to the gruesomely parasitic screwworm. The flesh-eating larvae were eradicated in the U.S. nearly 60 years ago, only to reappear in South America and then …
Like any other occupation of business, there are files and forms that should be completed for the farm. Some of this paperwork only needs to be done once, while others may need to be updated …
The 2025 spring planting season can be summed up in three letters. WET! Both farmers and gardeners struggled to get crops planted in between rain and in many cases, crops were planted in soil …
During the month of June, we celebrate the farmers who produce the safe and nutritious products produced from milk. Adair County is home to 19 dairy farmers who milk a total of 3,600 …
"The fact that beef and cattle prices across all classes marked new records in 2024, despite steady to larger supplies, is a testament to the strength of demand for U.S. beef" The cattle cycle …
May is National Beef Month, and possibly the best time to look back at the country's short but impactful cattle drive history, which began around 1866 and ended in the 1890s. "The biggest legacy of …
Join us on April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office for an interactive class on landscape design. Adair County Extension Master Gardener Darlene Campbell will be …
The Adair County FFA has had a team of students mastering Beef Quality Assurance and Care practices over the past few months to prepare for a statewide cattle-handling competition. The team recently …
Adair County Cattlemen’s Meeting The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will meet on April 7 at 6 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. United Citizens Bank will …
The Adair County Soil Conservation District and Adair County Extension District Board have partnered to make soil testing free for Adair County landowners year-round in 2025. Get your soil samples …
Beef producers have the opportunity this winter to hear from UK experts and other Universities from the comfort of their own home. Webinars will address important topics regarding beef production …
Maintaining a healthy deer population in Kentucky relies on hunting. When deer populations exceed the carrying capacity of their habitat, it negatively affects not only the deer but also humans and …
Residents of Adair County and the surrounding areas are invited to attend two upcoming educational programs that aim to enhance both agricultural practices and wildlife management. These events, …
The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will begin taking applications for the County Agriculture Investment Program starting on August 1st. The deadline to apply is August 21st. Applications …
Summer brings an abundance of plant growth, storms, and sometimes lower pasture forage availability due to dry weather. This combination can result in cattle consuming plants that are toxic. Experts …
A cattle artificial insemination school will be offered on Aug. 5-7 by the Adair County Cooperation Extension Service in collaboration with KABA-Select Sires. The three-day training will include both …
The month of May 2024 has been reported by the UK Ag Weather Center as the sixth wettest May on the 130-year record for the state of Kentucky. The state average rainfall during the month of May was …
Feeder cattle in Adair County on a cooperating farm were introduced to a technology last week aimed to improve the tracking of the health status of each calf. The Cow Manager System and similar …
Adair County Cattlemen’s Association to Celebrate May Beef Month The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will be celebrating May Beef Month on Wednesday, May 1st from 11 a.m. until …
The Adair County Extension office welcomes the community to join them on April 30 at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the different types of mushrooms. For more information call the extension office at 270-384-2317.
Baleage is increasing in popularity in Adair County as it makes harvesting and storing high-quality forages more achievable during the often-unfavorable weather conditions in spring. The most …
Adair County is very honored this year to host the Lake Cumberland Homemakers Area Annual Meeting. Adair County is given the opportunity to host every 10 years, the meeting this year is May 16th at …
The Univers ity of Kentucky is initiating an herbicide resistance screening program (HRS) to assist crop producers in Kentucky. The goal of the program is to assist growers in determining if the lack …
The second meeting of the Winter Beef Series offered by the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will focus on winter hay feeding. Last winter, local farm owner, Chris Slattery, allowed …
This past year, local beef farmer Joe Watson participated in the Basic Beef program offered by the University of Kentucky Extension Beef team, where UK Beef Specialists have worked to implement …