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Blister Beetles In Alfalfa, C. M. Christensen, Lee H. Townsend
Blister Beetles In Alfalfa, C. M. Christensen, Lee H. Townsend
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Blister beetles are Iong cylindrical beetles that may be black, gray, yellow and brown striped, black with gray margins on the wing covers or black with a red head. These insects are usually found feeding in clusters on alfalfa. They can cause severe sickness and sometimes death when livestock especially horses eat the live or dead beetles. They are usually not found in alfalfa in mid-July and early August which translates to the third or fourth cutting. Blister beetles (black ones, gray margined ones, and yellow striped ones) were collected in very noticeable numbers in several central Kentucky alfalfa fields …
Alfalfa Establishment, Garry D. Lacefield
Alfalfa Establishment, Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa "Queen of the Forage Crops" is the most important forage legume grown in the United States. It is grown over a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. Alfalfa has the highest yield potential and the highest feeding value of all adapted perennial forage legumes. It is a versatile crop which can be used for pasture, hay, silage, green-chop, soil improvements and soil conservation. As a result. of this crops many merits; especially yield, quality and versatile use, it can be used successfully in many animal feeding programs.
Soil And Fertility Considerations For Growing Alfalfa, Monroe Rasnake
Soil And Fertility Considerations For Growing Alfalfa, Monroe Rasnake
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa is a widely adapted crop which is grown across the United states and in many other counties. However, it is very sensitive to many soil and fertility factors which can limit its productivity. It is important to understand these factors in order to be a successful alfalfa producer.
Foreword [1988], Garry D. Lacefield
Foreword [1988], Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
This is the front matter of the proceedings.
Great-Tailed Grackle Predation On South Texas Citrus: (Identifying A Unique Problem), John Hobbs, Fred G. Leon Iii
Great-Tailed Grackle Predation On South Texas Citrus: (Identifying A Unique Problem), John Hobbs, Fred G. Leon Iii
Wildlife Damage Management Conference
The December 1983 freeze inflicted tremendous damage to the South Texas citrus groves and reduced tree numbers by approximately fifty percent. Additionally, it is believed that Great-tailed grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) populations have increased over the past few years. With decreased citrus acreage and increased grackle numbers, the severe negative effects are economically significant to the Texas citrus industry.
Grackle damage to grapefruit and oranges differs in type and economic importance. The first is "cosmetic" in nature, small pecks or scratches on the fruit skin, and downgrades the fruit, reducing its value. The second is actual crop loss due …
Marketing Quality Alfalfa Hay, Garry D. Lacefield
Marketing Quality Alfalfa Hay, Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa hay is a potentially marketable-profitable product if--if quality is satisfactory to meet buyer's needs, if it is packaged such that it meets buyer's feeding program and can be transported efficiently, if in sufficient quantity, if storage site is accessible by truck or trailer, and if it is competitively priced. Meeting these minimum criteria only means the hay is potentially marketable; only after it has been sold does it become potentially profitable.
Feeding Alfalfa To South Carolina Dairy Herds, Fred E. Pardue, Terry Sudduth
Feeding Alfalfa To South Carolina Dairy Herds, Fred E. Pardue, Terry Sudduth
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
The nutritional value of alfalfa hay is important if it is to be used competitively with other feedstuffs in rations being fed to South Carolina Dairy Herds. Excellent quality hay has high nutrient concentration, digestibility and intake. The appearance of good physical characteristics of alfalfa hay as well as other hays and forages along with the knowledge of harvest dates, stages of maturity, and other conditions are not enough and can be deceiving. Therefore, forage testing is crucial and very important.
Marketing Kentucky Hay — An Update, J. Kenneth Evans
Marketing Kentucky Hay — An Update, J. Kenneth Evans
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Based on soil capabilities, Kentucky could grow 2-million acres of alfalfa while increasing the acreage of corn and soybeans. Even more than 2-million acres could be grown if Kentucky grown alfalfa should show market demands making it economically competitive with corn and soybeans. Marketing is the key to developing demand which could make hay a $1-billion Kentucky crop.
Many of you have heard or read my comments on marketing hay. In this presentation, I will present a brief review of what I have previously said and then bring you up to date on hay marketing activities since the alfalfa conference …
Evaluating Alfalfa Grazing — Dollars And Cents, Robert N. Barnes
Evaluating Alfalfa Grazing — Dollars And Cents, Robert N. Barnes
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Returns on many Kentucky farms are declining due to reduced tobacco and feedgrain income. This fact, coupled with traditionally low (or negative) returns from typical cow/calf beef enterprises, has been associated with interest in alternative crop and livestock production systems. Alfalfa produced as a cash crop is increasing and many farmers are realizing substantial returns. In the Central Kentucky Area, many farmers have been stimulated to produce alfalfa since demand for high quality hay by horse farms has been strong. As interest in alfalfa is renewed, other farms have begun to introduce intensive or controlled grazing techniques in order to …
Grazing Options In Alfalfa Utilization, Paul D. Deaton
Grazing Options In Alfalfa Utilization, Paul D. Deaton
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Objective
- The pure alfalfa stand would not be damaged during the grazing period.
- For steers - animal performance while on the alfalfa was more important than pounds of beef produced per acre.
- For cow/calf - animal density high enough to remove green leaf area in maximum of 5 days.
- Initiate the demonstration with a minimal out-of-pocket cost for fence, water system, etc.
- Minimize the occurrence of bloat where possible.
Comparison Of Electrical Moisture Meters For Baled Alfalfa Hay, W. H. Henson Jr., G. M. Turner, Michael Collins, O. J. Yeoman
Comparison Of Electrical Moisture Meters For Baled Alfalfa Hay, W. H. Henson Jr., G. M. Turner, Michael Collins, O. J. Yeoman
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
A primary concern in producing quality alfalfa hay is moisture measurement. Some precision in moisture measurement is required since hay can be too wet, leading to dry matter and quality loss through mold; it can be too dry, leading to shatter loss during baling, handling and storage.
Moisture measurement in hay can take many forms. One form of subjective (personal judgment) evaluation is brittleness of leaves and stems in the windrow or bale. Typical objective methods consist of electric meters with calibration curves and oven drying.
Advances In Alfalfa Weed Control, James R. Martin
Advances In Alfalfa Weed Control, James R. Martin
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
The most significant advances in weed control in alfalfa have originated from developments in herbicide technology, This method of weed control began over 20 years ago when such herbicides as EPTC and 2,4-DB were being used by alfalfa farmers. Since then, more than twelve herbicides have been added to the list of products recommended for weed control in alfalfa. (For specific recommendations, see Extension publication "Chemical Control of Weeds in Kentucky Farm Crops", AGR-6).
Influence Of Potato Leafhopper On Alfalfa Yield And Quality, C. M. Christensen
Influence Of Potato Leafhopper On Alfalfa Yield And Quality, C. M. Christensen
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
The potato leafhopper has the distinction of being one of the native insects that can have a very major impact on the production characteristics of alfalfa. This insect is very definitely the second most important pest of this crop, with the alfalfa weevil, an imported insect, holding the distinction of being the most damaging. These tiny insects (full grown potato leafhoppers are 1/8 inch long) have a very definite impact on alfalfa but their damage is very insidious and hard to recognize.
Quality Seed Production And Use, Garry D. Lacefield
Quality Seed Production And Use, Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Quality seed is an important consideration and investment in an efficient alfalfa program. Farmers who depend on alfalfa need to be certain that the seed they purchase is of high quality. High quality seed means it must be free of noxious weeds, have a purity of 99.5 percent, a germination of approximately 90 percent or higher and be seed that is true to the variety stated.
Effects Of Soils And Fertility On Alfalfa Production, Monroe Rasnake
Effects Of Soils And Fertility On Alfalfa Production, Monroe Rasnake
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa can be grown anywhere in Kentucky and on a wide range of soil types. This statement seems to contrast with what we are accustomed to hearing in regard to alfalfa. The usual statement is: "Alfalfa requires a deep, well drained and highly fertile soil . . .". Actually, the two statements are not conflicting. They just represent the plant-soil interactions. The first looks at what is possible while the other is concerned with the ideal situation. In order to understand these different perspectives, we need to consider how soil characteristics affect the alfalfa plant.
Foreword [1987], Garry D. Lacefield
Foreword [1987], Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
This is the front matter of the proceedings.
Marketing Kentucky Hay, J. Kenneth Evans
Marketing Kentucky Hay, J. Kenneth Evans
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
That more income is needed by Kentucky farmers is a well established and accepted fact. Although, the tobacco program appears to be yet viable, we have long needed to supplement the tobacco income with income from the remainder of the farm. I think this audience is also well aware of the potential· for producing hay in Kentucky, particularly alfalfa. Estimates in the University of Kentucky potential study indicate that we could have in this state two million acres of alfalfa with a projected potential income of a billion dollars a year generated for our farmers.
This potential income should not …
Optimum Utilization Of Alfalfa In Horses, Stephen G. Jackson
Optimum Utilization Of Alfalfa In Horses, Stephen G. Jackson
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
When considering forage utilization in horses one must consider principally two factors; 1) forage quality and 2) the relationship between voluntary intake of a forage and a particular class of horses nutrient needs.
Optimum Utilization Of Alfalfa In Sheep Rations, G. L.M. Chappell
Optimum Utilization Of Alfalfa In Sheep Rations, G. L.M. Chappell
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
The unique qualities of alfalfa as a forage afford the progressive sheep producer many opportunities to develop efficient sheep feeding programs. As a grazed sward, as hay or silage, alfalfa can be utilized in a variety of ways. The following points should be considered in developing programs using alfalfa.
Maximizing Alfalfa Hay In Beef Feeding Programs, W. Roy Burris, Garry D. Lacefield
Maximizing Alfalfa Hay In Beef Feeding Programs, W. Roy Burris, Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Beef cattle comprise the largest group of forage and hay users in Kentucky. Because of their ability to utilize large amounts of low quality roughage, they are sometimes relegated to that role exclusively. There are many instances in beef production when alfalfa hay can be utilized because of its high protein content. The value of alfalfa hay in a beef operation can be estimated by the protein and energy that it furnishes.
Maximizing Alfalfa In Dairy Feeding Programs, Dan O. Riddell
Maximizing Alfalfa In Dairy Feeding Programs, Dan O. Riddell
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa is an excellent feed for dairy cows. When used properly, alfalfa can help cut cost of production and increase level of production. However, like everything else, the feeding of alfalfa needs to be managed to maximize efficient production. There are three key steps involved in maximizing alfalfa in a dairy feeding program. These are:
- harvest alfalfa at the proper stage of maturity
- know what the alfalfa contains and feed accordingly
- get the alfalfa to the cows that need it.
Hay Quality Evaluation, William C. Templeton Jr.
Hay Quality Evaluation, William C. Templeton Jr.
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
During the last few years there have been several developments related to hay quality evaluation and marketing. In this presentation I shall briefly review these and indicate some of the implications for producers, vendors, purchasers and users of alfalfa hay.
Reducing Hay Losses — From Standing Crop Through Storage, Michael Collins
Reducing Hay Losses — From Standing Crop Through Storage, Michael Collins
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa management for maximum economic productivity is quite complex. Many factors ranging from cultivar selection and establishment to storage and feeding must be considered. In some cases these factors, yield and quality of a particular cutting of forage for example, are negatively correlated. Following good establishment of an adapted cultivar, cutting management has important effects on forage yield, forage quality, stand persistence, weed encroachment and other important responses. Maturity stage at the time of cutting greatly affects quality. After cutting, hay curing, packaging and storage conditions also affect quality. Clearly, in order to achieve the optimum combination of yield and …
No-Till Alfalfa Establishment, Garry D. Lacefield
No-Till Alfalfa Establishment, Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
The topic ''No-till Alfalfa" was discussed at the V Annual Alfalfa Conference this past February in Elizabethtown. At that conference, we reported results of demonstrations that had been conducted along with preliminary results of some of the research underway. In the presentation today, I would like to review some of the opportunities for no-till alfalfa and discuss some additional research results.
Herbicides For Alfalfa Weed Control, William W. Witt
Herbicides For Alfalfa Weed Control, William W. Witt
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Numerous herbicides are available for controlling weeds in pure or mixed stands of alfalfa. In addition, these herbicides can be applied at different times and stages of alfalfa growth -from prior to planting to actively growing alfalfa to dormant applications during the winter. To be confident of achieving the desired weed control, it is important to apply alfalfa herbicides at the proper growth stage and rate.
The following tables contain information pertinent to proper utilization of the herbicides to obtain maximum weed control.
Foreword [1986], Garry D. Lacefield
Foreword [1986], Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
This is the front matter of the proceedings.
Repellents For Rodents In Conservation-Tillage Agriculture, Ron J. Johnson
Repellents For Rodents In Conservation-Tillage Agriculture, Ron J. Johnson
Wildlife Damage Management Conference
In response to a need for a safe and effective method of reducing rodent damage to newly planted corn in conservation-tillage fields, two chemicals, thiram (tetramethylthiuramdisulfide) and methiocarb (3,5-dimethy l 1-4-[methylthio] phenol methylcarbamate), were coated on untreated seed corn for evaluation as repellents and agents for conditioned aversion. Results of field-enclosure and other studies indicate that 1.25% thiram by weight repels thirteen-lined ground squirrels (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) and causes no phytotoxicity. Lower thiram rates tested (0.08, 0.4, 0.8%) were ineffective. Methiocarb rates of 2.5 and 5.0% repelled thirteen-lined ground squirrels, but these rates may significantly reduce corn stand counts …
Assessing Deer Damage In Young Fruit Orchards, Jay B. Mcaninch, Mark R. Ellingwood, Michael J. Fargione, Peter Picone
Assessing Deer Damage In Young Fruit Orchards, Jay B. Mcaninch, Mark R. Ellingwood, Michael J. Fargione, Peter Picone
Wildlife Damage Management Conference
Evaluations of systematic damage assessments of 5, 10 and 20 percent of all apple trees in 12 orchards were compared. The 10% assessment technique was selected as the most accurate and efficient in estimating summer and fall damage. Analysis of several parameters of tree vigor found significant differences between browsed and unbrowsed trees for tree basal diameter and central leader diameter over 2 successive years. These subtle yet important differences in tree development were felt to severely limit the possibilities of relating browsing to growth and later, yields. Methods and considerations for making control decisions on a per acre basis …
Animal Damage Control And The Endangered Species Act, Warren T. Parker
Animal Damage Control And The Endangered Species Act, Warren T. Parker
Wildlife Damage Management Conference
The premise of the Endangered Species Act is that all wildlife are valuable natural resources and the extinction of species in the name of progress must be halted. To achieve this end, Congress requires all Federal agencies to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service when any of their programs or projects affect a listed endangered or threatened species. Problems of special interest to this conference are those that project an endangered or threatened species in direct conflict with man.
State Funded Wildlife Damage Programs: The Wisconsin Experience, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Scott R. Craven
State Funded Wildlife Damage Programs: The Wisconsin Experience, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Scott R. Craven
Wildlife Damage Management Conference
Wisconsin has a long tradition of involvement with wildlife damage and wildlife damage programs. It is one of less than a dozen states that presently has a program for wildlife damage. From 1931 to 1980, Wisconsin paid landowners for damage to crops caused by wildlife. Now the focus of Wisconsin's wildlife damage program is on damage control and prevention through appropriate abatement techniques and wildlife population control. This paper will detail Wisconsin's experience with these approaches and will offer insight into improving state funded wildlife damage programs.