Meade County Agriculture Andy Mills

Meade County Agriculture Andy Mills Farm, Home and Garden Programs: Information at the Meade County Extension Office are for the general public.

This knowledge gained will help individuals make decisions concerning agriculture and horticulture, in and around the community and county. The Meade County Cooperative Extension Service , Agriculture and Natural Resources Program is a link between the people of Meade County and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

06/04/2026

Spring-Calving Herd Management
Dr. Les Anderson reminds producers that cows should be on good pasture with clover and preferably low endophyte levels in fescue for the spring breeding season. Cattle should also have abundant shade and water.
Read the full article in Off the Hoof: https://afs.mgcafe.uky.edu/extension/beef/off-the-hoof-newsletters

06/02/2026

OFF THE HOOF (June 2026)
Kentucky Beef Cattle Newsletter

In this Issue...
• Timely Tips - Dr. Les Anderson
• Stretching Forage in Dry Conditions - Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler
• UK Fundamentals of Herd Health: Vaccinations for the Cow-Calf Operation - Dr. Michelle Arnold

https://afs.mgcafe.uky.edu/files/OTH-June-2026.pdf

05/30/2026

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05/28/2026

📌 Looking for trusted beef cattle resources from UK Extension specialists?
UK Beef Extension specialists share timely, research‑based information through several ongoing resources. If you’re looking for updates on herd health, nutrition, management, genetics, markets, and more, these are great places to start:

📰 Off the Hoof Newsletters – Articles and updates from UK Beef Extension specialists
https://afs.mgcafe.uky.edu/extension/beef/off-the-hoof-newsletters

🎙 Beef Bits Podcast – Conversations and insights on beef cattle production topics
https://afs.mgcafe.uky.edu/extension/beef/beef-bits-podcast

🎧 Kentucky Ag Matters Podcast – Broader agriculture topics affecting Kentucky producers
https://jstonet.podbean.com/

🌱 UK Forage Extension Resources – Forage management, pasture, and grazing information
https://afs.mgcafe.uky.edu/forages

05/23/2026

Beef Producers: Your Input Matters!
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking beef cow-calf producers to participate in a Fescue Toxicosis Survey.
Your feedback will help researchers better understand how fescue toxicosis impacts herds and develop practical mitigation strategies for producers across the region.
✅ Who should participate: Beef cow-calf producers
📅 Deadline: July 7, 2026
👉 Take the survey here:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5c0vzWqgxHX88Wq
📌 You can also scan the QR code in the flyer to get started!
Please share to help reach more producers!

05/21/2026

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

05/18/2026

USDA Farm Service Agency's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program can help you protect your grassland, including rangeland and pastureland, while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. The enrollment period is open now through May 29. FSA will pay enrollees an annual rental payment in return for implementing conservation measures into a haying, grazing, idle or wildlife habitat plan. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/conservation/crp-grasslands

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