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Agriculture

  • 4-H livestock judging opportunities abound

    4-H livestock judging is a great way for young people to learn more about the animals they love and learn valuable life skills, such as decision making and critical thinking, in the process.

    One of the great things about livestock judging is you only need to have an interest in livestock to participate. Owning livestock or coming from an agricultural background are not participation requirements.

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  • HC Farm Bureau awarded for membership and achievement

    The Henry County Farm Bureau was recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement during the recent 93rd Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville.  Terry Rowlett, center, accepts the award from David S. Beck, right, Kentucky Farm Bureau executive vice president, and John Sparrow, vice president, agency support and marketing of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Companies, during a Dec. 7 recognition and awards program.

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  • HC Cattlement meet, elect new board

    Cattleman of the Year

    Roberts Angus Farms, Ryan Roberts, Owner/Operator,  of Bethlehem was recognized as the recipient of the 2012 Henry County Cattleman of the Year during ceremonies Monday night at the Cattleman’s Annual Meeting at the Henry County Extension Office.  Seated is Linda McAlister Roberts. Pictured above, right, standing, from left to right, are Tom McAlister, Ryan P. Roberts, Howard Lee Byers, Dorothy McAlister, Randy McAlister, and Janice Byers.

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  • Kitchen mysteries: Is it better to tear or cut lettuce?

    Is it better to tear lettuce leaves or cut them?

    Most salad lovers will tell you that a torn leaf lasts longer, while a cut lettuce leaf turns brown faster.

    The rationale behind this is that, when torn, the leaf breaks along the natural boundaries between cells, whereas a knife cuts right through cells causing more damage and quicker browning.

    Despite this theory, however, there appears to be no real difference in browning between a cut leaf and a torn one. So, whether salad greens are cut or torn are of personal preference.

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  • Time to talk Thanksgiving turkey

    Here is some information that may help with those last minute turkey questions.
    Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the turkey

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  • Early bird grain meeting scheduled for Nov. 27

    A lot of Henry Countians are involved in corn and soybean production these days.  To get things started off with the latest information, UK Cooperative Extension is holding early bird grain meetings for farmers across the state.  The Central and Eastern Kentucky meeting will be from 1:30 to 4:30, Tuesday, Nov. 27, as a live-internet session in the Henry County Extension Office.

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  • Mysteries of the kitchen revealed

    One of our Extension nutrition specialists took some time to share some answers to some interesting food questions.

    Why does cream whip?

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  • Jeffries competes at KJCA fall classic

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  • Early bird grain meeting set for Nov. 27

    We are planning a Nov. 27 Early Bird grain crops meeting tailored for eastern regions of Kentucky. The meeting will be at the Henry County Extension Office from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.  The program will include UK agronomists, entomologists, and plant pathologists discussing varieties, plant population, fertility, weed control, insect control and disease control.  

    In order for us to properly prepare our facilities, please contact the Henry County Office at 845-2811 to let us know your intentions to attend.

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  • Fruit and vegetable myths are part of state lore

    There are many myths concerning fruit and vegetable crops that have become part of Kentucky lore. Several myths that still exist today involve grape coloration and fall frosts.

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