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[Pages:1]The Estill County Tribune, February 6, 2019, Page 9

Estill FFA Receives Portion of Ag-Tag Monies

The Ag Tag Program gives those Kentuckians renewing farm plates for vehicles the opportunity to make up to a $10 donation, which is then dispersed equally between the FFA, 4-H, and Kentucky Proud. Locally, funds are used to support activities of the Estill County FFA Chapter, such as travel costs to participate in Regional competitions. ABOVE: Estill County FFA President Joe Riddell and past County Clerk Sherry Fox, who promoted the program through the County Clerk's office for many years. The Estill County FFA would like to thank the many supporters who made the voluntary donation last year, and hope many more will participate as they renew farm plates this spring.

Kentuckyfarmersmade Kentucky 4-H, and the help establish new tech- Half of the FFA and 4H

$612,106.42 in voluntary Kentucky Department of nology in local programs, funds go back to the coun-

donations to the Ag Tag Agriculture (KDA). The and they support leader- ty where the tag is pur-

Program in the 2018 fis- KDA used its share of the ship training for our State chased, where both orga-

cal year, the second-high- Ag Tag funds for various FFA officers, which trick- nizations use the funds to

est total in the history promotional programs, les down to over 14,000 support local program-

of the program, Agricul- such as Kentucky Proud. Kentucky FFA members." ming, awards, and schol-

ture Commissioner Ryan "The Ag Tag program Estill County FFA re- arships.

Quarles announced. has become such an im- ceived their portion of Currently, 40% of the

"Once again, Kentucky portant source of fund- their 2018 Ag Tag Funds, farm plates purchased in

farmers have stepped up ing to Kentucky FFA," which totaled $298.33, Estill County are also add-

to the plate for the future said Sheldon McKinney, this past fall and have uti- ing the donation to sup-

of Kentucky's agriculture executive director of the lized this money to fund port Kentucky agricul-

industry," Commissioner Kentucky FFA Founda- travel costs for members ture programs. As March

Quarles said.

tion. "We return half of all to compete in Regional rolls around and time for

"I am grateful to each dollars back to the local activities such as the Land renewal of farm plates

and every individual who communities they were Judging CDE.

nears, the local FFA asks

made a donation. These donated from, and the im- Kentucky motorists that you remember to

funds will help our indus- pact of this program is tre- who buy or renew farm make your $10 voluntary

try grow and prosper." mendous. The funds that vehicle license plates, or donation and support ag-

The voluntary dona- the Kentucky FFA Foun- "ag tags," may make a vol- riculture locally through

tions are divided equally dation retain support Ag untary donation of up to FFA, 4H, and Kentucky

among Kentucky FFA, Achiever Grants, which $10 to the Ag Tag Fund. Proud.

Frost Seeding Clovers

supply the needed P. But we depend on the rain contact the Estill County

get the soil test; anything and snow or freeze-thaw Extension office at 723-

else is just a guess.

action of the soil surface to 4557. A YouTube video

Select an improved work the clover seed into discussing frost seeding

variety with known per- the top half-inch of soil. A is on the UK Extension

formance and genetics. corrugated roller can also Forage webpage https://

Choosing a better red be used soon after seeding forages.ca.uky.edu/estab-

clover variety can mean to ensure good contact. lishment

Eric Baker Estill County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

as much as three tons of additional hay and long stand life compared to common seed (variety un- known). UK has extensive data available on yield

Control competition by light grazing or mowing if grass or spring weeds get up above the clover. Clover is an aggressive seeding but will establish

Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings

A certified private pes- ticide applicator can use restricted-use pesticides

Literally thousands of and persistence of white faster and thicker if grass to produce any agricul-

acres of Kentucky pasture and red clover for hay or and weed competition tural commodity on prop-

and hay fields are over- pasture.

is controlled. Do not ap- erty owned or rented by

seeded with clover, much Use the right seeding ply additional N on over- him/her or an employer,

of it frost-seeded in late rates. UK recommends 8 seeded fields next spring or to the lands of a farm-

winter. Adding legumes to to 12 pounds of red or 1 to as well.

er-neighbor, if the appli-

grassstandscanmakeyou 3 pounds of white/ladino Although bloat may cation is made without

money through improved clover per acre. Applying be an issue when grazing compensation other than

yields, better forage qual- the minimum (8 lb. red some legumes, a stand trading of personal ser-

ity, and reduced need for and 1 lb. white) will put mixed with non-bloating vices between producers

nitrogen fertilizers. Here over 60 seeds per square legumes and grasses will of agricultural commodi-

areafewtipstoensureyou foot on the field (50 red, reduce the likeliness of ties.

have the best chance of 18 white).

bloat. Basic management We will have two pri-

getting clover established Make sure seed lands to reduce bloat should be vate pesticide applicator

from a frost-seeding. on bare soil. Excess grass followed as described in training opportunities on

First, you need to ad- or thatch must be grazed the UK Extension publica- Monday, February 11th

dress soil fertility needs. and/or disturbed un- tion . at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Get a current soil test, til there is bare ground edu/agc/pubs/id/id186/ at the Extension office.

and apply the needed nu- showing prior to over- id186.pdf . Adding le- Please call 723-4557 to

trients. Clovers need soil seeding. The biggest gumes into existing pas- register if you plan to at-

that is pH 6.5 to 7 and me- cause of seeding failure tures can benefit soil fer- tend.

dium or better levels of with frost seedings is too tility and provide higher Educational programs of the Co-

phosphorus (P) and po- tassium (K). Do not apply

much ground cover. Judi- cious cattle traffic or drag-

quality feed to livestock. Using the frost seeding

operative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the

additional nitrogen (N)

ging with a chain harrow

method can save money

basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief,

except for that supplied can accomplish this.

on seeding costs and re- sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

from diammonium phos- Get good seed-soil con- duces machinery use.

gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran

phate (DAP) if used to tact. With frost seeding, For further details, status, or physical or mental disability.

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