Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
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Eastwood, KY 40018

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Head Scab Widespread in Kentucky

Wheat Head Scab

(5.28.09 - from the University of Kentucky) During the past week, the disease Fusarium head blight or "head scab" has appeared at significant levels in many wheat fields across Kentucky. Depending on the severity of the disease, it could pose potential problems for the state's many agricultural sectors that depend on wheat, said Don Hershman, University of Kentucky extension plant pathologist.

"We're still in a period of flux right now," he said. "There could be more disease development over the next week or so."

For more information, visit UK's 2009 Head Scab Resource Center

New Treatments Available for Head Scab and DON in Wheat

By Don Hershman, UK Extension Plant Pathologist, Kentucky Pest News

Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat, and deoxynivalenol (DON) accumulation in harvested grain, are periodically very serious problems in Kentucky. There was minimal FHB or DON in 2006-2008 in Kentucky, but each year brings new possibilities. Thus, it is imperative that you be on guard for FHB/DON in 2009. Read more

Osage BioEnergy Introduces Kentucky Barley Yield Contest

Following the ground breaking of its first barley-based ethanol and protein feed bio-processing facility in Hopewell, Va., Osage Bio Energy LLC is launching the Barley Bin Builder Yield Contest for the 2009 crop season in seven states. The top producer in Kentucky will receive a $1,000 award. The top producer among a seven-state region will receive a GM Flex Fuel pickup truck. The winner must be present at the Virginia Ag Expo on August 6, 2009 in order to accept the grand prize. Read more

UK Extension Wheat Production Contest - Deadline is July 20

No-Till no longer means "Not Farming"

Conservation practice comes of age in Kentucky small grain production.

No-till wheat production in Kentucky has been transformed from what was once a curiosity that "other" farmers participated in to what has today become a staple and economically sustainable management system. By some estimates, over 50% of the state’s wheat crop is now direct seeded in to cornstalks or other crop residue without the aid of tillage. The practice saves time (labor), fuel and equipment costs while safeguarding our soil and water resources. Read more

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UK Wheat Science Newsletter
March 2009

What you can find in this issue:

  • Forage Restrictions Amended for Cereal Herbicides

  • By-Product Gypsum: What's it Worth to the Small Grain Producers?

  • Supplemental Label for Headline Fungicide for Plant Health: Will it Improve Corn, Soybean and Small Grain Health?



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