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    Oct 9, 2012 |Story| AM News

  1. AG NOTES: It's time to evaluate winter hay supply

    The arrival of fall is an important time for livestock producers to assess their winter hay supplies. Kentucky forage and livestock producers made a lot of hay this September, and for much of the state, hay supplies should be adequate for winter feeding. 
    Contributing Writer
    The arrival of fall is an important time for livestock producers to assess their winter hay supplies. Kentucky forage and livestock producers made a lot of hay this September, and for much of the state, hay supplies should be adequate for winter feeding. ...

    Tags: Physical Conditions, Natural Disasters

    2. Jul 18, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  2. Don't let the rains wash away safety and water conservation

    mmoore@jessaminejournal.com
    This one is an easy one — huge thumbs up to the rain we enjoyed last weekend. After nearly a month without the rain, lawns across Jessamine County and the central-Kentucky region received a nice soaking over the course of three days. Yards...

    Tags: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Natural Disasters

    3. Jul 19, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  3. Drought hits Clark County farmers hard

    In 30 years of farming, David LeMaster said he has seen few corn crops as bad as this year’s.
    The Winchester Sun
    In 30 years of farming, David LeMaster said he has seen few corn crops as bad as this year’s. Despite recent rains and slightly cooler temperatures, for most local corn growers, it’s too little, too late. “It’s kind of bleak right...

    Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters

    4. Jul 24, 2012 |Story| AM News

  4. Ranchers sell cattle as U.S. drought spreads

    WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas cattleman Ken Grecian sold 20 pairs of cows and calves a few weeks after drought had sucked his pastures dry and no rain was in the forecast. He sold 20 more pairs Friday.
    Associated Press
    WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas cattleman Ken Grecian sold 20 pairs of cows and calves a few weeks after drought had sucked his pastures dry and no rain was in the forecast. He sold 20 more pairs Friday. Grecian spent years meticulously breeding his cows to...

    Tags: Weather, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Financially Distressed Companies, Kensington, Weather Reports

    5. Jul 3, 2012 |Story| Interior Journal

  5. Lincoln County impacted by heat and drought

    STANFORD — After a week of heat, including four straight days of triple-digit highs, at least three fires and essentially no rainfall, Lincoln County remained under burn and fireworks bans Monday night.
    ben@theinteriorjournal.com
    STANFORD — After a week of heat, including four straight days of triple-digit highs, at least three fires and essentially no rainfall, Lincoln County remained under burn and fireworks bans Monday night. Lincoln County Fire Chief Danny Glass said...

    Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters

    6. Jul 6, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  6. State announces water shortage watch for 27 counties

    As a result of continuing high temperatures and limited rainfall, the Energy and Environment Cabinet today announced a water shortage watch for 27 counties in Kentucky, according to a news release.
    news@jessaminejournal.com
    As a result of continuing high temperatures and limited rainfall, the Energy and Environment Cabinet today announced a water shortage watch for 27 counties in Kentucky, according to a news release. Citizens living in these areas should closely monitor...

    Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Water Supply, Natural Disasters

    7. Jul 6, 2012 |Story| Interior Journal

  7. Lincoln among 27 Kentucky counties under water shortage watch

    Lincoln County is among 27 counties in Kentucky now under a water shortage watch issued by the Energy and Environment Cabinet today.
    Lincoln County is among 27 counties in Kentucky now under a water shortage watch issued by the Energy and Environment Cabinet today. Citizens living in areas under the watch should closely monitor local news sources for notification from water...

    Tags: Forestry and Timber, Weather, Weather Reports, Water Supply, Natural Disasters

    8. Jul 7, 2012 |Story| AM News

  8. Water shortage watch includes local counties

    Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties are among 27 Kentucky counties under a water shortage watch issued Friday by the state Energy and Environment Cabinet.
    smojica@amnews.com
    Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties are among 27 Kentucky counties under a water shortage watch issued Friday by the state Energy and Environment Cabinet. The cabinet issued the watch due to continuing high temperatures and limited rainfall and said...

    Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Water Supply, Natural Disasters, Agriculture

    9. Jul 11, 2012 |Story| AM News

  9. Kentucky Division of Water recommends ways to conserve during drought

    With much of the state in a drought, the Kentucky Division of Water is encouraging citizens to learn how they can conserve water during drought and year-round with some simple changes in their water-use habits.
    With much of the state in a drought, the Kentucky Division of Water is encouraging citizens to learn how they can conserve water during drought and year-round with some simple changes in their water-use habits. “Some customers of public drinking...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Saving, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Water Supply

    10. Jul 11, 2012 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  10. Drought, heat taking toll on Jessamine farmers

    The corn stalk crackled as Jessamine County farmer Tim White bent it back while looking over 6.5 acres of corn he planted in late April. The crackling sounds, along with the crunch of the yellow dead grass under his work boots, were telltale signs of the extreme drought conditions many farmers throughout the region are combating this year. Presently, Jessamine County is in an extreme drought condition, according to the Palmer Drought Severity Index.
    mmoore@jessaminejournal.com
    The corn stalk crackled as Jessamine County farmer Tim White bent it back while looking over 6.5 acres of corn he planted in late April. The crackling sounds, along with the crunch of the yellow dead grass under his work boots, were telltale signs of...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Disasters

    11. Jun 27, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  11. Much of the state has been behind on rainfall since spring began, but the drought has been exceptional in western Kentucky with some cities 8 and 9 inches below normal rainfall totals.

    Much of the state has been behind on rainfall since spring began, but the drought has been exceptional in western Kentucky with some cities 8 and 9 inches below normal rainfall totals. With some of the state’s historically driest months ahead, good pasture management is critical for livestock producers, said forage extension specialists from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
    Much of the state has been behind on rainfall since spring began, but the drought has been exceptional in western Kentucky with some cities 8 and 9 inches below normal rainfall totals. With some of the state’s historically driest months ahead,...

    Tags: United Kingdom, Physical Conditions, Health, Natural Disasters, Agriculture

    12. Sep 7, 2011 |Story| Jessamine Journal

  12. Jessamine FFA lends hand to Texas

    While farmers in Kentucky are enduring a rather dry summer, it is nothing compared to what those in Texas are facing. Nearly the entire state is considered to be in exceptional drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
    Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
    While farmers in Kentucky are enduring a rather dry summer, it is nothing compared to what those in Texas are facing. Nearly the entire state is considered to be in exceptional drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Last week, nearly...

    Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities, Disasters, Natural Disasters, Agriculture

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