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Kentucky Livestock producers receive $4.5 million in livestock disaster payments

USDA has already made more than $4.5 million in disaster payments to Kentucky’s livestock producers after implementing two new programs in 2009, demonstrating USDA's commitment to rapidly meeting the goals of Congress and providing farmers and ranchers with timely and effective disaster assistance.....more>>

2009 Crop Acreage reporting deadlines
Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers of the acreage reporting requirements that must be met prior to receiving program benefits.
USDA declares every Kentucky county a natural disaster area
Farmers can now apply for financial assistance
$244,866 in Kentucky Agricultural Development Funds have been approved for Carter County
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $244,866 at their monthly board meeting in support of agricultural diversification programs in Carter County.
Senior FMNP coupons to be distributed
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons for senior citizens will be distributed on Thursday, August 14th from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Grayson Senior Citizen Center.
Purple Traps to be placed in late May to detect Emerald Ash Borers
Bright purple triangular objects (one X two feet) resembling box kites (Image attached) will be used to detect adult emerald ash borers in northern Kentucky starting in mid- to late-May.
FSA emergency loans available
Farmers in 46 counties are eligible for Federal disaster assistance, including low interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Far, Service Agency (FSA) provided eligibility requirements are met.
Farmers educated on care of cattle during short course
During the 9th Annual Regional Cattlemen’s Short Course in Elliott County, farmers learned a lot about unusual outbreaks of diseases in cattle and the types of vaccines and bacterins needed to treat the animals.
Restoring drought damaged pastures
As fertilizer prices sore to unbelievable prices and farmers in urgent need of restoring pastures damaged during the 2007 drought, one University of Kentucky forage specialist says – there is hope.
Renovating hay and pasture fields reduces nitrogen needs
If you have a less-than-productive grass pasture or hay field, following some simple renovation techniques will increase its productivity.

Agriculture

• Kentucky Livestock producers receive $4.5 million in livestock disaster payments
• 2009 Crop Acreage reporting deadlines
• USDA declares every Kentucky county a natural disaster area
• $244,866 in Kentucky Agricultural Development Funds have been approved for Carter County
• Senior FMNP coupons to be distributed

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