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5 Commandments for Bale Grazing in the East
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published
on Jan. 30, 2024
Bale grazing in the eastern U.S. has its challenges compared to traditional, more Northern regions where the system is used. To be successful in areas with more moderate winters, you need to do a few things differently. In my experience, there are a number of fundamental concepts that need to be followed to make bale grazing work well here.
Kelly Baird: KBC Director of Communications and Events
Published on Jan. 7, 2024
Kelly Baird, a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky's Agricultural Economics program, currently serves as the Director of Communications and Events for the Kentucky Beef Council.
Secrets of Successful Farm Managers
By Kayla Brashears | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published
on Nov. 29, 2023
After spending over a decade analyzing a plethora of farm operations, I’ve learned a few things about what makes an operation successful. There isn’t a hidden formula anyone can follow to become successful, but there are best practices that operations can implement to position themselves favorably.
The Economic Value of Applying Broiler Litter in the Fall 2023
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published
on Nov. 29, 2023
Spring application of broiler litter is ideal for maximizing the economic value but faces challenges that include wet soil conditions, lack of time to spread litter near planting, and availability of litter in the spring.
Capital Investment Analysis
By Steve Isaacs | Extension Professor
Published
on Nov. 29, 2023
Several years ago, a farmer I knew fairly well gave me a call. He was considering an investment in some new haying equipment and wanted to pick my brain, a task that usually doesn’t take very long. This is a good farmer. He grows high-yielding, high-quality crops and cattle.
The Corporate Transparency Act and its Potential Impact on Kentucky Businesses
By Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist
Published
on Nov. 29, 2023
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will go into effect, which has a potential impact on many of Kentucky's small businesses. This new law requires nearly all business entities to report their beneficial owners to the federal government.
Beef Enterprise Budgets
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor,
Kenny Burdine | Extension Professor,
and Steve Isaacs | Extension Professor
Published on Nov. 1, 2023
This publication contains budgets for production of selected livestock enterprises in Kentucky. The purpose of these budgets is to serve as a management and decision-making guide for current and prospective producers of these enterprises.
Prospects for Winter Backgrounding 2023-2024
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor and Kenny Burdine | Extension Professor
Published
on Oct. 30, 2023
After several years of cattle selling at frustratingly low price levels, continued herd liquidation has led to tight supplies and much higher calf prices in 2023. While markets have pulled back in recent weeks, calves and heavy feeders are moving at prices $50 to $70 per cwt above what was seen a year ago.