Maximizing Value: 2022 Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 31, 2022

Spring is here and grain producers across the state are gearing up for planting.  One of the many decisions producers have to make before planting is in regard to their nutrient management plan.  Broiler litter provides a great opportunity as a complete fertilizer and is being produced and used throughout the state in grain production.  However,

The Economic Value of Applying Broiler Litter in the Fall | 2021

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Nov. 23, 2021

Spring application of broiler litter is ideal for maximizing the economic value but faces challenges that include wet soil conditions, lack of time to spread litter near planting, and availability of litter in the spring.

Fall 2021 Wheat Planting Decision

By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Sep. 30, 2021

Corn harvest is now underway and Kentucky grain farmers will soon decide if and how much wheat they will plant this fall.  Compared to last year there is a significant increase in wheat and soybean prices, as well as major increases in all fertilizer prices.  The following analysis quantifies these relative changes to estimate the profitability

Economic Value of Poultry Litter Tool: Grain Crops

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Aug. 25, 2021

This decision tool has been created to help producers determine the economic value of poultry litter. The tool is customizable to reflect each individuals situation when selling, purchasing, and/or applying poultry litter.

Grain Market Shift and Profit Implications

By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Jul. 28, 2021

The grain markets have been on a tear for the last year and have exceeded just about everyone’s expectations as to where they would be going into the summer of 2021.  Current prices for 2021 fall delivery are near $5.50/bu for corn and $13.50/bu for soybeans in many areas in Kentucky (7/22/21).  This is an increase of around $2/bu and $5/bu resp

Specialty Corn Budgets | 2021

By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor and Samantha Kindred | Extension Associate
Published on Apr. 1, 2021

Purpose: This Decision Aid has been constructed to help budget for GMO, Heirloom, and Non-GMO corn production.  Machinery Options Evaluated: No-Till and Conventional production of GMO, Heirloom, and Non-GMO corn varieties. Author(s) Contact Information: 

Maximizing Value: 2021 Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 30, 2021

Spring is here and grain producers across the state are gearing up for planting.  One of the many decisions producers have to make before planting is in regard to their nutrient management plan.  Broiler litter provides a great opportunity as a complete fertilizer and is being produced and used throughout the state in grain production.  However,

ARC vs PLC – The Basics

By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on Jan. 28, 2021

The 2014 Farm Bill developed two programs to provide income support for specified row crops.  -- the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.  These risk management programs were reauthorized in the 2018 Farm Bill with slight modifications and remain in effect for the 2019-2023 crop years.

Understanding Commodity Wages

By Kayla Brashears | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on Oct. 29, 2020

When it comes to paying employees, agriculture producers have a unique flexibility in compensation options that is not available to all employers. Commodity wages are a way to compensate employees without the obligation of many payroll taxes.

Economics of Various Winter Wheat Management Strategies

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Sep. 28, 2020

Planting season is right around the corner for those in Kentucky growing winter wheat this year.  Are you thinking about adjusting management practices by increasing seeding rates or adding phosphorus in anticipation of increased yields?