Nicholas County Agriculture and Natural Resources

06/11/2026

06/05/2026

🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.

If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.

For more information, visit WWW.SCREWWORM.GOV.

06/05/2026

Dry Conditions Are a Real Concern
In June Off the Hoof, Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler notes that most of the state experienced a dry spring and that producers should plan now for limited pasture forage availability if timely rain is missed. He also points out that first-cutting yields may be less than normal in many fields. Read the full article in Off the Hoof: https://afs.mgcafe.uky.edu/extension/beef/off-the-hoof-newsletters

06/04/2026

Spring-Calving Herd Management
Dr. Les Anderson reminds producers that cows should be on good pasture with clover and preferably low endophyte levels in fescue for the spring breeding season. Cattle should also have abundant shade and water.
Read the full article in Off the Hoof: https://afs.mgcafe.uky.edu/extension/beef/off-the-hoof-newsletters

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Interested in the USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) grant opportunity?

Join KCARD on June 11 at 6:30 PM ET for a webinar covering program details, eligibility, and application considerations!

Register here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/MPPEPwebinar

06/03/2026

Summer tick protection reminders for cattle producers
As we move into summer, managing ticks and external parasites becomes an important part of protecting herd health and maintaining performance.
A recent article in Cow Country News (May 2026) outlines key summer tick protection reminders for cattle producers, including why early awareness and consistent management matter during peak tick season.
To read the full article and stay informed as we head into summer, check it out here:
🔗 https://issuu.com/cowcountrynews/docs/cow_country_news-_may_2026

06/03/2026

Beef Producers: Your Input Matters!
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking beef cow-calf producers to participate in a Fescue Toxicosis Survey.
Your feedback will help researchers better understand how fescue toxicosis impacts herds and develop practical mitigation strategies for producers across the region.
✅ Who should participate: Beef cow-calf producers
📅 Deadline: July 7, 2026
👉 Take the survey here:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5c0vzWqgxHX88Wq
📌 You can also scan the QR code in the flyer to get started!
Please share to help reach more producers!

06/03/2026

Hi everyone keep a look out on our page if you are interested in Sweet potato slips! They have been ordered and we are waiting on them to arrive, I will make a post on when they will be available. It will be a first come first serve basis, limited quantity. We will have Purple Majesty Sweet Potato, Georgia Jet Sweet Potato, Covington Sweet Potato and Beauregard Sweet Potato.

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