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COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION
SERVICE
UNIVERSI'FY OF
KENTUCKY"
College of Agriculture
TobaCco
disease
update
by Gary Hamilton
'The tobacco growing
season in Kentucky has
been marked by very
dry weather, for the most
part, and these condi-
tions have not been con-
ducive to the develop-
ment of foliar diseases.
As a result, there have
been very few cases of
target spot or frogeye
to date. Another bit of
good news is that blue
mold appears to be non-
existent in the U.S. this
year. An early outbreak
of the disease in Penn-
sylvania was contained
and no additional cases
have been reported so
far this season.
Recent rains have
brought some much-
needed moisture and we
will likely see an increase
in foliar diseases on to-
bacco around the state.
Target spot and frogeye
could become problem-
atic if we begin to see
regular rains. Quadris
fungicide, applied at 8 fl
fl oz/A, has been shown
to give reasonably good
control of target spot if
applied at least once at
beginning around layby.
A second application
may be needed at top-
ping to help with this
disease if needed, and
to suppress late-season
frogeye leaf spot should
that disease be active.
When it comes to frog-
eye, anecdotal evidence
indicates that a rate of
10-12 fl oz/A would be
more appropriate for
control. Timing the
Quadris applications for
frogeye control should
follow what we're recom-
mending for target spot
unless disease pressure
is heavy before layby. In
these cases, treat with
Quadris as soon as pos-
sible. A follow-up treat-
ment may be necessary
later in the season if dis-
ease is active, particular-
ly around topping time.
If multiple applications
of Quadris are needed,
the label requires alter-
nation with a ftmgicide
which has a different
mode of action than
Qua&is. For frogeye
and target spot, our only
options would be Man-
zate Pro-Stick, Dithane
DF, or Penncozeb (man-
cozeb fungicides). So a
grower applying Quadris
at layby could come back
with mancozeb 2-3 weeks
later, and then treat with
Quadris either before or
after layby to stay compli-
ant with the label.
We've also had a few
questions about tank-
mixing Quadris with
other products. The
Quadris label states that
this fungicide should
never be mixed with
pesticides formulated
as emulsifiable concen-
trates (ECs), or those
that have high solvent
levels, to avoid the risk of
severe phytotoxicity (leaf
burn, mainly). I've also
heard from contacts at
Syngenta that products
such as maleic hydra-
zide (MH), foliar fungi-
cides, and even acephate
(Orthene or generic for-
mulations) also increase
the risk of crop injury if
mixed with Quadris. I
recommend that Quad-
ris never be applied with
any sucker control ma-
terial, foliar fertilizer, or
surfactant. With regard
to Orthene, we have had
some reports of injury
in Kentucky when this
insecticide is tank-mixed
with Quadris; however,
many have applied this
combination with no ill
effects. To play it safe,
it may be best to not use
Orthene and Qua&is
together during the hot,
dry spell that we're un-
der right now. Quadris
you may be facing the
need to feed hay sooner
than you normally do and
supplies are going to be
tight this year.
So, how much hay do
you need per horse?
In many cases, using
an estimate of 2 per-
cent of the horse's body
weight per day is where
you should start. For
example, a 1,200-pound
horse will need about 24
pounds of hay per day.
In a more normal year,
an inventory of hay for
150 to 180 days would
be a reasonable amount;
however, with limited
pasture available this
year and uncertainty
about availability this fall,
planning ahead can keep
you from rimning short
on feed.
Plan ahead and consid-
er that you may need to
feed for more days. If you
are feeding 24 pounds per
day, that means you will
feed more than one-third
of a ton per month. If you
add in some waste, which
will happen 10 percent of
the time, you are up to
four-tenths of a ton per
horse per month. Think
of ways you can reduce
waste or keep it at 10 per-
cent by using a suitable
hay feeder. Many owners
feed hay on the ground
and that can result in a
loss of more than 50 per-
cent. With hay becoming
so cos@ and possibly
in short supply, making
good use of what you've
got makes good sense.
Start planning for win-
ter feeding supplies now
as you consider when
you are going to have to
strong bones and teeth, a
healthy digestive system,
a stronger immune sys-
tem, and overall feelings
of greater energy.
A well-balanced diet
consists of a variety of
fruits and vegetables,
whole grains, lean
sources of proteins, and
low-fat dairy products.
Portion control is im-
portant for achieving
a healthy diet. Prdper
portion control can help
an individual maintain a
healthy weight, or lose or
gain weight if necessary.
More information about
correct portion sizes can
be found at MyPlate.gov.
To form a well-balanced
meal, first fill half of the
plate with fruits and veg-
etables. They provide a
variety of vitamins and
minerals and are rich in
dietary fiber. Fiber pro-
motes both heart health
and digestive health. Vi-
tamins and minerals sup-
port several bodily func-
tions and provide many
health benefits. Different
colors provide different
vitamins and minerals, so
aim to cover all colors of
the rainbow throughout
the week through fruit
and vegetable consump-
tion. Choose to eat fruits
and vegetables year-
round, whether they are
fresh or frozen. When
shopping for canned
produce, select reduced
sodium varieties. Ex-
periment with produce
by trying new fruits and
vegetables and including
them in different recipes.
Next, fill one-quarter
of the plate with grains.
According to the USDA's
cause,ther fl k- start feeding hay for yo ,: : .My late
if applied' by itself" m:" horses guse
h&' weather, and would may no 'bi; J; sttire
be more likely to burn if
tank-mixed with Orthene
under these conditions.
Taking .car, e of
horses m dry
conditions
by Gary Hamilton
No question about it,
2012 is proving to be a
record breaker where
heat and drought are
concerned. You'll want to
make some adjustments
due to the weather to
take care of your horses
this summer. It's very
important to also con-
sider what you will need
to feed them later on this
year.
Horse owners rely on
pasture to meet a sig-
nificant portion of their
horses' daily nutrient
needs. With dry condi-
tions across Kentucky,
able. For Some, that time
of no pasture is fight
now. Make sure you have
enough hay for your
horses. Finding it now
will be much easier than
finding it later.
Eating a Weft
Balanced Dmt
Katie Stegman, UK
Intern, Bath County
Extension Service
Eating a well-balanced
diet provides many health
benefits. A healthy diet
promotes a healthy body
weight, which in turn de-
creases an individual's
risk for chronic diseases,
including Type 2 Diabe-
tes and heart disease. A
healthy diet can also help
maintain healthy choles-
terol levels, blood pres-
sure, and glucose levels.
More benefits include
healthy skin and hair,
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should be whole grains.
Whole grains contain
more dietary fiber than
refined grains, and they
offer some antioxidants
that are not found in
fruits and vegetables.
Consumption of whole
grains can help to re-
duce one's risk of heart
disease, stroke, cancer,
diabetes, and obesity.
Bread, pastas, and cere-
als all can be found in
whole grain varieties.
Try other whole grains
that are new to you to"
add variety to your diet.
Some whole grains in-
clude oats, wheat, corn,
rice, barley, quinoa, sor-
ghum, spelt, and rye.
Try new whole grains
and find ways to incorpo-
rate them into your favor-
ite recipes.
The fourth quarter of
your plate should be a
lean source of protein.
Protein is essential for
many bodily processes,
and it keeps you fuller
longer so that you are
less likely to overeat. It
helps to rebuild muscle
tissue that is torn dur-
ing strenuous exercise
and weightlifting. Many
foods provide protein
and are low in saturated
fat. The meats that fit
into this category in-
clude lean cuts of red
meat, game meat, lean
ground meat, lean deli
meat, and organ meat.
Poultry and seafood are
both lean sources of
protein. Other sources
of protein include eggs,
beans, peas, nuts, seeds,
and processed soy prod-
ucts.
To complete your meal,
non-
fat dairy products such
as milk and yogurt are
good options to provide
vitamin D and calcium,
which together help
maintain bone strength.
Individuals who have lac-
tose intolerance should
consider a dairy-free al-
ternative that is calcium-
rich, such as soy milk,
almond milk, or calcium-
fortified orange juice.
When preparing foods,
use healthy fats. Diets
rich in monounsaturated
and polyunsaturated fat-
ty acids help to promote
heart health. Saturated
fat should be limited to
avoid clogging of the
arteries, and trans fat
should be excluded from
the diet. When choos-
ing a product with which
to prepare foods, avoid
those high in saturated
fat such as butter, lard,
and vegetable shorten-
ing, and instead choose
those high in unsatu-
rated fatty acids such as
canola oil, olive oil, and
safflower oil.
After you finish pre-
paring your meal, half ot
your plate is filled with
fruits and vegetables, one
quarter filled with whole
grains, and one quarter
filled with lean protein.
Your foods are prepared
with healthy fats, and you
have a calcium-rich food
on the side. If you use
correct portion sizes and
model your meals in this
fashion, you will be eat-
ing a well-balanced diet.
Educational programs
of the Kentucky Cooper-
ative Extension Service
serve all people regard-
less of race, color, age,
sex, religion, disability or
national origin.
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