New World Screwworm is in the headlines currently. What should you know and what should you be worried about? New world Screwworm is the larva of the New World Screwworm Fly. These flies find an open …
Join the Adair County Extension Master Gardeners on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging program focused on making your garden more efficient and your plants more productive. This …
The blooming of forsythia and daffodils is an annual reminder that the crop season is quickly approaching. This time of year, many producers begin fertilizing grass hay and pastures while preparing …
In 2025, Adair County raised $1493.00 through the Ag Tag Voluntary Donation program for the Adair County 4-H and FFA programs. That’s money that goes directly to Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and …
The Adair County Extension Office will host a three session Estate Planning Program this spring, giving local residents the opportunity to learn how to plan for the future, protect their assets, and …
In recent weeks, Kentucky has experienced three cases of High Path Avian Influenza in Jessamine, Lawrence, and Fulton counties. Cases have been found in both commercial and backyard flocks. Cases of …
According to the Kentucky Climate Center, Kentucky averages between 42 and 52 inches of rainfall each year. Considering that, year-to-date, the Adair County Mesonet station has recorded 62.1 inches …
Adair County Cattlemen’s Meeting The next Adair County Cattlemen’s Association meeting will be held on October 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. …
Among a recent string of deaths in beef cattle herds, at least one death has been confirmed due to anaplasmosis. Anaplasmosis has been detected in several beef herds in counties west in recent …
The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will hold their annual membership drive on Monday, September 22 at 6 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. Anyone interested in …
As summer nears the end and cooler nights are ahead, the brown marmorated stink bug will become an unwelcome home invader. As their name implies, brown marmorated stink bugs are not just …
A common question we receive at the Extension Office is, “Can I submit a soil sample this time of the year?” Not only can you submit soil samples 12 months out the year, it is also …
It’s mid-summer and our favorite garden crops are plentiful. There’s still plenty of time before frost (usually early to mid-October) to squeeze in another round of crops.Furthermore, …
Adair County Fair 4-H Youth Floral Hall will take place at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service 409 Fairground St., Columbia, July 28-29 Monday – July …
Join us for a regional corn silage field day on July 31 at 5 p.m. central time at Woodrum farms located on Gum Lick Road in Liberty. The field day will include a tour of UK corn silage variety …
Adair County Fair 4-H Youth Floral Hall will take place at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service 409 Fairground St., Columbia, July 28-29 Monday – July …
Hollywood horror flicks can't hold a candle to the gruesomely parasitic screwworm. The flesh-eating larvae were eradicated in the U.S. nearly 60 years ago, only to reappear in South America and then …
Like any other occupation of business, there are files and forms that should be completed for the farm. Some of this paperwork only needs to be done once, while others may need to be updated …
The 2025 spring planting season can be summed up in three letters. WET! Both farmers and gardeners struggled to get crops planted in between rain and in many cases, crops were planted in soil …
During the month of June, we celebrate the farmers who produce the safe and nutritious products produced from milk. Adair County is home to 19 dairy farmers who milk a total of 3,600 …
"The fact that beef and cattle prices across all classes marked new records in 2024, despite steady to larger supplies, is a testament to the strength of demand for U.S. beef" The cattle cycle …
May is National Beef Month, and possibly the best time to look back at the country's short but impactful cattle drive history, which began around 1866 and ended in the 1890s. "The biggest legacy of …
Join us on April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office for an interactive class on landscape design. Adair County Extension Master Gardener Darlene Campbell will be …
The Adair County FFA has had a team of students mastering Beef Quality Assurance and Care practices over the past few months to prepare for a statewide cattle-handling competition. The team recently …
Adair County Cattlemen’s Meeting The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will meet on April 7 at 6 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. United Citizens Bank will …