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Kentucky Ag MattersEquine Programs with Garrard CoffeyIntro for show E20S1
Hello everybody! And welcome to Kentucky Ag Matters, a podcast designed to inform and educate both producers and consumers about all matters affecting Agriculture. On this week’s show David, Jay and Vicki will visit with Garrard Coffey, Ag and Natural Resources Agent in Rockcastle County. This week we will discuss Extension Equine Programs in Kentucky. And as always, we will wrap things up with this week’s Timely Tip. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show!
Podcast Outline for E20S1
2022-08-2344 min
The Rock Ag PodcastPregnancy Diagnosis of Beef CattleIn this episode we talk with Dr. Les Anderson, University of Kentucky Extension specialist for Beef Reproductive Physiology, about the importance of preg checking cows, and the methods we can use to diagnose pregnancies in our beef herds. He will give us some great insights about how to make sure we have live calves in our cows for our next calving season. He will also discuss the latest tool we have to diagnose pregnancy chute with a blood test.
2021-09-3020 minThe Rock Ag PodcastHauling HorsesIn this episode we will talk with Dr. Bob Coleman, Extension Equine Specialist, about hauling our equine partners to shows and trail rides. We will discuss important aspects of the trailer, extreme weather, hauling durations, protective equipment for the horse in the trailer and feeding and watering while hauling.
2021-09-0333 minThe Rock Ag PodcastOutdoor Cast Iron CookingIn this episode we are joined by Martha Yaunt, Nutrition Education Specialist for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Family Consumer Sciences Nutrition Education Program. We discuss cooking out doors with cast iron over fires and baking in traditional dutch ovens. We cover topics such as equipment, food safety, clean up and cooking temperatures. If you would like any more information on recipes, cooking temperatures or anything related to this podcast contact your local extension office.
2021-08-1129 minThe Rock Ag PodcastFall Cool Season Grass RenovationIn this episode we talk with Dr. Jimmy Henning, extension forage specialist for the University of Kentucky, about fall renovation of cool season grasses. We discuss ways to make sure we have a successful renovation of cool season grasses. Topics include, soil testing and soil amendment importance, timing of seeding, methods of seeding and nurse crops. For more information contact Garrard Coffey at Rockcastle County Extension 606-256-2403
2021-07-2319 minThe Rock Ag PodcastBalancing Grazing and Feeding Hay in Beef OperationsIn this episode we talk with Dr. Greg Halich, Forage extension economist, about the balance of feeding hay and grazing in livestock operations. Being moderate with a goal of feeding hay vs year round grazing and how to find that sweet spot for your operation.
2021-06-2221 minThe Rock Ag PodcastEstrous Synchronization of Beef CattleIn this episode we visit with Ben Crites, University of Kentucky Extension Associate for Beef and IRM Coordinator. Ben will also finish his Doctorate in Beef Reproductive Physiology in December. Today we will be discussing the different protocols synchronizing estrous in cattle for natural service and artificial insemination, and the benefits of calving seasons. For more information contact Garrard Coffey at the Rockcastle County Extension office.
2021-04-1934 minThe Rock Ag PodcastBeginning Bee KeepingIn this episode we visit with Greg Drake, Butler County, Extension agent for Ag and Natural Resources, about getting started with keeping bees. We will discuss planning for bees, costs and tools associated with start up, and what to expect in returns the first year. Beginning Bee Keeping Publication mentioned in podcast link: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/ent/ent41/ent41.pdf
For more information contact your local extension office.
2021-03-1028 minThe Rock Ag PodcastWildlife Food PlotsIn this episode we talk wildlife food plots with Dr. Matthew Springer, University of Kentucky Assistant Extension Professor of Wildlife Management. We discuss placement, seeding times, what species to seed, and talk about a scenario of how to plan and implement a food plot. For more information on the content of this podcast contact Garrard Coffey at the Rockcastle County Cooperative Extension Office.
2021-02-2526 minThe Rock Ag PodcastForage ImprovementIn this episode we talk with Dr. Jimmy Henning, Extension Forage Specialist, about improving forages for beef cattle operations. We discuss hay and pasture improvement. Topics include frost seeding clovers, spring reseeding projects, seed varieties, and the difficult question of what is the single most important thing for improving forages.
2021-01-2128 minThe Rock Ag PodcastPre riding equipment check for horsesIn this episode we will talk with Dr. Bob Coleman, Extension Equine Specialist for the University of Kentucky, about checking our tack and equipment before riding our horses. We will discuss bridles, saddles, cinches and their fitment before we start to ride.
2021-01-1116 minThe Rock Ag PodcastGarden, Orchard and Landscape SanitationIn this episode we talk with Dr. Nicole Gauthier, Extension Plant Pathologist for the University of Kentucky, about plant sanitation in gardens, orchards, vineyards, and landscapes. This episode will include how to and why this important.
2021-01-1117 minThe Rock Ag PodcastFall Home Invader InsectsIn this episode we talk with Dr. Ric Bessin, Extension Entomologist for the University of Kentucky, about fall home invader insects such as asian lady bettle and brown marmorated stink bugs. We will discuss why they are there and some control methods and prevention methods.
2021-01-1116 minThe Rock Ag PodcastCattle Markets With Dr. Kenny BurdineIn this episode we discuss past present and future cattle markets with Dr. Kenny Burdine, Economic Extension Specialist for the University of Kentucky.
2021-01-1121 minThe Rock Ag PodcastAdding profits to feeder cattleIn this episode we talk with Kevin Laurent, Extension Specialist Animal Science Department at the University of Kentucky, about ways to add profits to feeder calves. We discuss program cattle, special sales, retained ownership through feedlots, and wholistic management practices to help add profits to the bottom line of your cow/calf operations. For more information contact Garrard Coffey at Rockcastle County extension at 606-256-2403 or garrard.coffey@uky.edu
2020-12-0727 minThe Rock Ag PodcastWhat Does Your Horse Weigh?In this episode we talk with Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky Equine Specialist, about horse weights. We discuss what your horse should weigh, how to determine what your horse weighs and why thats important, and body condition scores of horses.
2020-10-1619 min