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Messenger-Inquirer Wednesday, January 22, 2020

46TH ANNUAL MEETING

AGRICULTURE EXPO 2020 PRESENTED BY GRAIN DAY INC.

Photos by Don Wilkins, Messenger-Inquirer | dwilkins@messenger-inquirer.com

Above: Myles Sanderfur, 5, of Ohio County climbs out of the cab of a skid-steer loader during the 45th annual Ag Expo in 2019 at the Owensboro Convention Center. Above left: PJ Ebelhar, right, a Nutrient Ag Solutions crop consultant, talks with Terry Roark of Owensboro during the 45th annual Ag Expo in January 2019.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2020 OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER 501 W. SECOND ST. OWENSBORO, KY 42301 SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Messenger-Inquirer

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Who’s Who at the Ag Expo Dr. Carl Bradley

Dr. Josh McGrath

Extension Grain Crops Disease Specialist University of Kentucky

Extension Soil Specialist University of Kentucky

Farm Program Chief Kentucky Farm Service Agency

Staff Attorney Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Extension Grain Marketing Specialist University of Kentucky

Extension Soil Specialist University of Kentucky

Grain and Livestock Farmer Louisa County, Iowa

Field Equipment Specialist Bayer Crop Service

Extension Grain Crops Specialist University of Kentucky

Extension Farm Management Specialist University of Kentucky

Mr. Travis Chick Dr. Todd Davis

Mr. Clint Quarles Dr. Edwin Ritchey

Mr. Wayne Humphreys Dr. Carrie Knott

Mr. Phil Rowland

Dr. Jordan Shockley

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Grain Day Committee Philip Anderson Phil Beyke Jordan Beyke-Hall Philip Ebelhar Anita Fuqua

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Messenger-Inquirer Wednesday, January 22, 2020

2020 AG EXPO SCHEDULE Register by 10:30 a.m. to receive a lunch ticket — tickets are limited. Coffee and doughnuts are provided by Ohio Valley Insurance.

7:30-10:30 a.m. Registration in Lobby

SESSION I: 8:30-9:15 a.m.

East Ballroom A

East Ballroom B

East Ballroom C

Grain Market Outlook Speaker: Dr. Todd Davis • Moderator: Phil Beyke Soil Fertility: Obligation or Opportunity Speaker: Dr. Edwin Ritchey • Moderator: Philip Anderson Soybean Disease Management Considerations Speaker: Dr. Carl Bradley • Moderator: Paul Winkler

9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Break to view exhibits

SESSION II: 10:15-11 a.m.

East Ballroom A

East Ballroom B

East Ballroom C

ARC vs PLC Signup Speaker: Dr. Todd Davis • Moderator: Scott Kuegel Soybean Response to Sulfur and Foliar Fertility Speaker: Dr. Carrie Knott • Moderator: Jeff Rice Adjusting Nitrogen for Wet Summers Speaker: Dr. Josh McGrath • Moderator: David Fourqurean

11-11:15 a.m.

Break to view exhibits

7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ag Expo Industry Trade Show • Expo Hall II-III

SESSION III: 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

East Ballroom A

East Ballroom B

East Ballroom C

Improving Profitability Through Machinery Management Speaker: Dr. Jordan Shockley • Moderator: Greg Comer FSA Farm Bill Updates Speakers: Travis Chick and Dan Styke • Moderator: Evan Tate Ag Law and Liability Speaker: Clint Quarles • Moderator: Jesse Horn

LUNCH: 12:10-1:30 p.m.

Expo Hall I (downstairs)

“Lead with your ACES” Keynote Speaker: Wayne Humphreys

SESSION IV: 1:45-2:30 p.m.

East Ballroom A-B

Mandatory Dicamba Training 2020 Speaker: Phil Rowland

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Messenger-Inquirer

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get to know the

Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service Kelly Bland

Elizabeth Horn

Extension Program Assistant, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education kelly.bland@uky.edu

Extension Staff elizabeth.horn@uky.edu

Lindsey Dunn

Extension Staff ashley.marshall@uky.edu

Robyn Edgell

Extension Staff robyn.edgell@uky.edu

Extension Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development angie.padgett@uky.edu

Clinton N. Hardy

Stacey R. Potts

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development lindsey.dunn@uky.edu

Ashley Marshall

Angela M. Padgett

Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources chardy@uky.edu

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development sramming@uky.edu

Annette M. Heisdorffer

Julie L. Stallings

Extension Agent, Horticulture annette.heisdorffer@uky.edu

Extension Staff jstallin@uky.edu

DAVIESS COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS “Voice of Kentucky Agriculture”

2020 Scholarship Programs

Applications are now being accepted online for the 2020 Daviess County Farm Bureau and Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship Programs for students graduating from high school. *Note: the scholarships being offered by the Daviess County Farm Bureau are available to not only students pursuing a four-year degree, but those pursuing a career and technical education as well!

Daviess County Farm Bureau Scholarship - awarded to a student of a Daviess County Farm Bureau member.

Tom Curtsinger Scholarship - awarded to a student of a Daviess County Farm Bureau member pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field; or they are the child of a farm family.

Daviess County Young Farmer Scholarship - awarded to a student of a Daviess County Farm Bureau member pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field; or they are the child of a farm family.

Daniel L. Turley Scholarship - awarded to a student of a Daviess County Farm Bureau member.

Daviess County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Scholarship - awarded to a student of a Daviess County Farm Bureau member.

To apply, go to https://www.kyfb.com/federation/youth-development/scholarships/ and click on the application button at the bottom of the page. **All applications must be submitted online by February 28, 2020, to be considered.**

Daviess Cooperative Extension Office

4800A New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303 phone: (270) 685-8480 • fax: (270) 685-3276 • Daviess.EXT@uky.edu

Daviess County Farm Bureau is proud to announce the addition of a new agent with Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance: Mandie Stone has joined the office of Gavin C. Roberts, located at 2645 Frederica Street in Owensboro. She was born and raised in Owensboro and is a 2001 graduate of Daviess County High School. Mandie graduated from OCC with a degree in applied science and then went on to KWC were she majored in corporate communication. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Adam Hicks and their 4 kids, Preston, Pierson, Anna Cate, and Atticus. They attend Walnut Memorial Church. The family’s favorite activities include all things sports; baseball, football (GO Vikings), and running! Call her today at 270-929-6911 (cell) or 270-926-9600 (office).

Save the date……….

The 41st Annual Farm/City Breakfast “The Best Breakfast in Daviess County” Saturday, February 29, 2020

Daviess County High School – 7:30a.m.

Tickets $7.00

**Tickets will be available at all Daviess County Farm Bureau offices, the Chamber of Commerce or you may purchase your ticket at the door.

Daviess County Farm Bureau members receive recognition at the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting held in Louisville in December. Congratulations to the following……

Kirby Green won the Excellence in Agriculture Award and will represent Daviess County at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Austin, Texas later this month.

Brandon Gilles placed second in the Discussion Meet Contest.

Leigh Ann Kuegel placed 2nd in the County Information Awards Program.

Visit our website at daviess.kyfb.com for all your local Farm Bureau information or kyfb.com for all your state wide information.

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Messenger-Inquirer Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Understand hardiness zones before planting

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ardening benefits the environment in myriad ways. Maintaining natural landscapes and preser ving green spaces can reduce the collective carbon footprint of the human race. Trees, flowers and other greener y filter the air and create welcoming habitats for all species of animals and insects.

Many home gardeners set out each spring to create landscapes that cater to all of the senses.

But choosing plants that are unlikely to thrive in certain climates can lead to dissatisfaction and premature plant demise and may require gardeners to use more fertilizers, pesticides and other not-so-Earth-friendly techniques to help plants thrive.

One of the more important steps gardeners can take before spring arrives is to educate themselves about plant hardiness zones.

Hardiness zones are defined by the average climatic conditions of the region and are broken down into various zones. The USDA Hardiness Zone map divides North America into 13 separate zones. Each zone is marked

have shifted in many areas. Canada’s Hardiness Zone map, updated in 2010, uses nine different zones.

Zone maps are tools that show where The USDA Hardiness Zone map divides permanent landscape plants can adapt. Home North America into 13 separate zones. Each zone gardeners who are looking for shrubs or is marked by 10°F incremental differences from perennials to last year after year should the last zone. In some versions of the map, each recognize that such plants must tolerate zone is further divided into “a” and “b” regions. year-round conditions, including the lowest and highest temperatures and the amount of by 10°F incremental differences from the last precipitation. Snow cover and humidity also can zone. In some versions of the map, each zone is impact a plant’s propensity to thrive. further divided into “a” and “b” regions.

While zone maps are not perfect, they can The National Gardening Association says be useful in planning and ensuring the sur vival the USDA Hardiness Zone Map was revised in of future gardens. Plant and seed manufacturer 2012. The latest version was jointly developed Burpee says that other factors to consider that by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Ser vice also affect the viability of plants include wind, and Oregon State University’s PRISM Climate moisture and soil conditions. The company Group. To help develop the new map, the USDA offers an interactive zone finder on their and Oregon State University requested that website that will indicate the hardiness zone as horticultural and climatic experts review the well as average first and last frost dates. Visit zones in their geographic areas. As a result, the planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/ to find zone boundaries in the 2012 edition of the map your specific hardiness zone.

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USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONES MAP Hardiness zones are defined by the average climatic conditions of the region and are broken down into various zones. The USDA Hardiness Zone map divides North America into 13 separate zones. Daviess County falls in plant hardiness zone 6b.

Find more information at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ PHZMWeb/ .

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Messenger-Inquirer Wednesday, January 22, 2020

How does agriculture affect the economy?

Ag businesses and issues permeate everything from infrastructure and raw materials to shipping Though it’s easy to look at the tech industr y and think this increasingly influential sector is what makes the world go round, something closer to the very core of the Earth may be what’s driving your economy.

The agricultural sector plays a strategic role in a nation’s economic development and prosperity. From the earliest days, agriculture has been heralded as playing a crucial role in North American culture. Farmers who grow produce and raise livestock for meats and other products have long exemplified what it means to work hard and take initiatives to be self-sufficient.

The symbiotic nature of agriculture and the economy is noticeable when examining the ups and downs of each.

This is because food production and the potential of agriculture extends beyond the fields and local food stands.

These resources impact supply chains

and other markets. A strong agriculture base influences other employment sectors like food manufacturing, biotechnology, hospitality, machinery building, and much more, while a weak agriculture can adversely affect those sectors.

While it can be difficult for residents of developed nations to visualize agriculture’s effect, one only needs to turn to impoverished and developing nations to see just how big an impact agriculture can have on an economy. Agriculture provides food and raw materials, eventually creating demand for goods produced in non-agricultural sectors. Also, food provides nutrition that can serve as the foundation of a healthy nation.

Earning a living in agriculture strengthens purchasing power, which fuels other markets. Eventually, farming can pave the way for development, including roads, markets, shipping services, exporting, and many other sectors.

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Messenger-Inquirer Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Explore a career in agriculture at the expo

The agricultural industry provides a variety of opportunities to professionals interested in this often misunderstood field.

According to the employment resource AGCareers.com, more than 250 career profiles are available to people interested in a career in agriculture. And while jobs in agriculture may not be as prevalent as they were a few centuries ago, when 72 percent of the workforce was employed in farm occupations in the United States, agriculture remains a booming industry that greatly affects the nation’s economy. Today, one in 12 American jobs depends on agriculture.

These are some potential professions to be on the lookout for at the expo for those considering careers in agriculture.

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGER

This person oversees the business operations of a farm by providing organization and leadership during the production process. He or she contacts creditors, selects seeds, buys new equipment, and

GRAIN BUYER

Grain buyers build relationships with producers so they can purchase grain for their particular companies. They negotiate purchase agreements, source grain supplies and issue purchase orders.

POULTRY HATCHERY MANAGER

Hatcher y managers oversee all of the aspects involved in poultry hatching.

These can include management of personnel, handling and sorting of eggs, maintenance of equipment, coordination of pickups and deliveries, and overseeing quality control.

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ensures the distribution of product.

AGRICULTURAL LAWYER

Attorneys who specialize in agriculture deal with water and environmental issues, represent agricultural labor in disputes, ensure proper marketing techniques are followed, handle real estate and land use

issues, and much more.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

These officers enforce local and regional laws that pertain to the treatment and care of animals. They patrol for distressed animals and ensure cruelty-free practices are adhered to.

Among the many tasks they might perform, scientists in the field of agriculture test soil samples for minerals and contaminants. By studying the soil, scientists can recommend which crops the land can support, how much livestock can feed in an area and the implications of agriculture on the area as it pertains to managing natural resources.

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Messenger-Inquirer Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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