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14 - August 16, 2012 Yol4r Hometown Newspaper &apos; News Outlook EXTENSION NEWS i COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE UK UNIVERSITY, OF KENTUCKY" College of Agriculture Stockpiling Grasses for Fall and Winter Pas- ture by Gary Hamilton, Coun- ty Extension Agent for Ag- riculture and Natural Re- sources Now is the time to begin stockpiling cool-• season grass pastures. You can take advantage of good growing conditions to obtain high-quality pas- ture for late fall and early winter grazing. Stockpil- ing helps broaden the pasture season for the cow herd, reduces feed and la- bor costs by lowering the amount of hay needed, and provides an ideal loca- tion for the beef cow herd to winter and calve. It's really easy to begin to stockpile. Sim- ply take cattle off pastures now, apply nitrogen fertil- izer, and allow grass to accumulate growth until November or December. Then, put cattle on the pas- ture one section at a time until they've finished graz- ing the whole field. Remember to take soil samples for analy- ses to determine pasture requirements for phos- phorus; potassium and lime. You'll need this in- formation to renovate with temperatures and form a good sod. Tall rescue pro- duces more fall and win- ter growth than Kentucky bluegrass. Nitrogen and moisture are critical to successfully stockpiling grasses. Apply nitrogen in mid-August_ Topdress at the rate of 40 to 60 pounds of actual nitrogen per acre for Kentucky bluegrass. Use 40 to 80 pounds of ac- tual nitrogen per acre on tall fescue. Numerous stud- ies have shown that wise fertilizer use and timing produces high produc- tion during fall and early winter. In fact, tall rescue crude protein and digest- ibility are better during fall and early winter than any other time of the year. Yields can be very good when water is avail- "able during the stockpil- ing period. Tall fescue can produce two tons of dry matter up to late Noverh- ber. With adequate water producers can achieve 25 pounds of dry matter for each pound of nitrogen used. After frost, let cattle graze grass-legume fields quickly before plants deteriorate. Then, put animals on the stock- piled grass fields. For the, most efficient use of stockpiled fields, establish a strip grazing system by using a temporary dec- tric fence to section off ar- eas of the field. The first grazing area should have water and mineral sourc- es. When animals have grazed this area, move the fence to open a new strip. Repeat this process until the entire field has been Salvaging Standing Corn as Baleage by Gary Hamilton, County Extension Agent forAgriculture and Natural Resources This summer's high temperatures and lack of precipitation has played havoc on grain fields. In some eases the standing corn looks fair while other fields 'it is completely burned up. In many fields in which the standing corn looks decent, upon further inspection it is seen that the ears are poorly pollinated or complete- ly barren. Some pro- ducers are looking into options for salvaging this corn crop as silage for feeding to their cows andfeeder calves by baling the crop into round bales and wrap- ping it in plastic When considering ensiling of standing corn that is barren or has little grain, it is im- portant that the corn be at the proper mois- ture content. Mois- ture levels of 60%-65% should be the target fo" the whole plant when baling. It may be wetter than this at cutting if it is allowed to wilt. Because much of the moisture is in the stalk, it is difficult to dry this portion of the plant without using a mower conditioner or other method, such as a rotary mower (i.e. brush hog), that allows the moisture from the inner stalk to escape. a disc mower or other hay cutting equipment. Either method is ac- ceptable, just be sure to monitor the whole plant moisture to en- sure the proper mois- ture level at baling. Once cut, depending on the method of cut- ting, it may need to be raked. Rotary mowers will spread the mate- riai over a large area. The material will dry quickly if conditions are right and moisture level should be moni- tored to ensure the target is hit at baling. When raking, the tines will need to be set low as the material can be difficult to windrow. When using a mower conditioner, the corn may not need to be raked depending on the width of the throat on the baler. One side may need to be wind- rowed in some cases as the mower condi- tioner or disc mower may have left the fallen corn in a wider swath than the baler can pick up. Upon baling, the use of a net wrap baler will reduce the chance of stalks puncturing the plastic at wrapping. If using a twine baler, consider adding a few more wraps of twine to minimize corn stalks irotruding from the bales. Bales should be wrapped tightly to exclude as much air as possible so a good fer- mentation will occur. Proper fermentation will only occur if oxy- This will reduce the size of the stalk which may reduce waste later on at feeding. The use of an inoculant may aid in getting a good fer- mentation and if the baler is equipped with this option, it should be considered. Once bales are made, they should be wrapped with stretch plastic as quickly as possible. In-line tube wrappers or individual bale wrapping ma- chines can be used. In-fine wrapping is less expensive, but less portable than individ- ual bales. Individually ,wrapped bales can be stacked as well. In-line wrapped bales take less time to remove the plastic at feeding. There are pros and cons of both types, you will need to decide which is best for your operation. Ensure that you apply the appropri- ate thickness of plastic. In general, it is sug- gested that 2-3 more wraps be added than what is normally used for grass or alfalfa, be- cause of the greater chance of the stalk puncturing the plastic. Any punctures should be quickly fixed by tap- ing the punctures. Once wrapped, the bales should be al- lowed to ferment for 4-6 weeks. After this period, one should take a sample from several bales and have them analyzed for nitrates and quality. Corn that was rrmrginally high clover in the spring, grazed. Waiting until the whole gen is kept away from in nitrates at cutting Stockpiled grass the mo ..  There ae a num- " plant reaches is- the material Some b- _wi'l! generally_ have a__ bgr of forages you can feed-' is I an excellent ctmice-f0r rTur--e:]eVe 1 ra:her than ers can process or cut reduction inl nitrate during the stockpiling pe- fallalving cows because cutting and wilting pro- the material as it enters levels by 30-60%. Be- riod from now until early it can be used to meet vides flexibility to use the baling chamber, cause of the variability, November. These include sorghum-sudan hybrids, sudangrass, bermudag- rass, grass-lespedeza and grass-legumes. Tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass are the best grasses to stock- pile in Kentucky. Both re- tain green color and forage quality late into winter, are somewhat resistant to low high nutritional needs af- ter calving and during the breeding season. Grazing stockpiled grasses may offer the most benefit to spring-calving cows in thin body condition during the fall. Growing, weaned cattle can be grazed on stockpiled rescue. Using stockpiled grasses helps lower feed costs when', backgrounding cattle. Surplus Property Sale, Invitation to Bid ' The City of Owingsville will be accepting sealed bids until Friday, September 7, 2012, till 4:00 p.m., for 1998 Ford Crown Victoria VIN #2FAFP71W7WX1. Bids shall be submitted to Owingsville City Hall, POB 639, Owingsvine, KY 40360. Sealed bids must be dearly msrked "1998 Ford Crown Victoria'. The City of Owingsville reserves the right to reject any and all bids. If you have any questions, please call 1-606-674-6361 Published in the Bath County News Outlook on 08.16.12 Job Opening Maintenance Technician The Bath County Board of Education is now accepting applications for maintenance technician. Applications maybe picked up at the Bath County Board of Education' office 405 West Main Street, Owingsville during normal business hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pro. Applications may also be accessed through our we b site www.bath. kyschools.ns<http://www.bathXTschools.ns>. I/you have any questions in regard to this position please contact Burns,/Stewart at 606-674-6314. Application window remain open until the position is filled. Bath County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. t • Published by the Bath County News Outlook on 08.09.12 Surplus Property Sale Invitation to Bid The City of Owingsville will be accepting sealed bids until Friday, September 7, 2012, till 4:00 p.m., for a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria V1N #2FAFP71WSXX153668. Bids shall be submitted to Owingsville City Hall, POB 639, OwingsviUe, KY 40360. Sealed bids must be dearly msrked 1999 Ford Crown Victoria". The City of Owingsville reserves the right to reject any and all bids. ffyou have any ques- tinns, please call 1-606-674-6361 Published in the Bath County News Outlook on 08.16.12 Antiques and C01100tibles! HISTORIC 0WlNGSVILLE,KY ANTIOUES SHOW & SALE • 9:00AM-4.3OPM m|m||||mm|||||||||m|m|m|m|m|m|||m||| DEALERS OF FINE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ON THE LAWNS OF 274 & 250 WEST MAIN STREET FREE ADMISSION ...... 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With high feed prices, it is best to en- sure that one feeds to meet the needs of the livestock and spend limited dollars wisely. Baling corn for silage can be a viable way to salvage a failed corn crop. There is a risk of a failed fermentation with the resulting feed being unacceptable for livestock. By baling at the proper moisture, tightly wrapping the bales and ensuring ad- equate plastic covers the bales, there is a low risk for a failed fermen- tation. For more infor- marion on baling corn, contact your county A_Hcultural Extension Agent. Surplus Property Sale Invitation to Bid The City of Owingsville will be accepting sealed bids until Friday, September 7, 2012, till 4:00 p.m., for a Forced Air Furnace/Cooling Unit (3 ton/92,000 BTU). Bids shall be submitted to Owingsvflle City Hall, POB 639, Owingsville, ICY 40360. Sealed bids must be dearly msrked "Forced Air Furnace/Cooling Unit . The City of Owingsville reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 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