January 2025 Edition

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	ANR January Newsletter 2025
What to do in January & February	On warm days, check to see is any perennials have been heaved by freezing & thawing of soil.
The importance of practicing safety on the farm	Animals & humans sense their surroundings very differently, so it is important to recognize those differences & use that information to help handle animals with greater safety.
Updating Mailing List	If you would like to update your mailing address or be removed from this mail list, please contact the U.K. Cooperative Extension Service- Floyd County office, to do so.
Protecting livestock from cold weather	Providing sufficient water, ample high-quality feed and weather protection are the three most important things you can do to protect livestock from cold stress this winter.
Winter management can decrease insect problems	In order to survive the winter, insects need to reach a certain stage of development. Crop residues left on the ground allow them to complete their development.
Control lice before they reduce beef & dairy profits this winter	Lice can suck the profits out of your beer & dairy cattle herds during the winter.
Get an Early start on Spring gardening	If you want to get an even earlier start, you could try covering an area with clear plastic film to create a mini greenhouse where plants will thrive.
Cold weather horse nutrition	Consider yourselves lucky that your horses do not to deal with temperatures that consistently dip into the negative digits.
Radon in invisible, tasteless, odorless & dangerous	It annually kills more than 21,000 Americans & accounts for about 12 percent of all cancer deaths.
Recommendations for taking soil samples	Soil testing is an important management practice for gardens, pastures, lawns, landscapes, croplands, & other agricultural lands.
Taking care of our feathered friends	Supplementing their diet will provide them with enough food to keep warm during cold, winter nights.
Weather Safety!	Remember the animals- Make sure they have access to melted water, plenty of food, and shelter to keep them protected.