Todd County Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources

05/28/2026

🌽 Don't forget Grain Bin Safety! Read about this recent rescue in southeast Indiana:

Despite a successful operation, an Indiana fire chief still wants to improve his department's process for rescuing farmers trapped in grain bins.

05/27/2026

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!

05/21/2026

🐮 Learn what Rotational Grazing can do for your livestock operation. Thanks to WEKT for the Todd County Ag Today show!

Rotational grazing is a management shift that can improve both forage and livestock productivity for Kentucky farmers. Todd County Extension Office Ag Agent Traci Johnson says rotational grazing is the practice of dividing fields into multiple areas,

05/21/2026

🍎🍐🌳 Learn how to identify and manage fire blight in apples and pears during the growing season. https://publications.mgcafe.uky.edu/ppfs-fr-t-12

05/19/2026

🌳 Woodland Owners Short Course begins June 2! Registration is available for online sessions + field day in nearby Caldwell County. This is a great opportunity for those with an interest in woodlands and wildlife to learn about practices that can make Kentucky woodlands healthier and more productive. Details below

2026 WOSC The Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC) was designed to assist Kentucky’s woodland owners in the care and management of their woodland resources! The 2026 WOSC consists of 7 online sessions followed by a field session (two options to choose from). The online sessions will provi...

05/18/2026

🐴 Did you know? Kentucky Department of Agriculture has a magazine that covers Kentucky's farm products. Check it out at

Kentucky Proud is a guide to Kentucky’s farms, food and exports. This magazine is published in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and features stories about the Commonwealth’s top crops, livestock, agribusiness, tourism, food safety and local products.

05/14/2026

To***co Growers -- See this info on new fungicide option for use in burley and dark to***co.

News from Andy Bailey and Bob Pearce: Section 18 Emergency Exemption Approved for Excalia® Fungicide for Burley and Dark To***co in Kentucky

Effective May 15, 2026, Excalia® fungicide (inpyrfluxam) has been approved for use in burley and dark to***co in Kentucky under a Section 18 Emergency Exemption. Excalia is labeled specifically for target spot control, and this approval allows growers to incorporate Excalia into a fungicide rotation to help manage target spot. This label expires on October 1, 2026.

Growers using Excalia must follow all use instructions associated with this exemption. A copy of the Section 18 label must be in their possession during mixing and application, and pesticide application records must document any use of Excalia during the exemption period. Section 18 label and Best Use Guide can be found in the Additional Resource Section.

Additional Resources:

Excalia Section 18 Emergency Exemption Label -https://darkto***co.mgcafe.uky.edu/sites/darkto***co.ca.uky.edu/files/KY-Excalia_To***co_Target%20Spot_Sec-18.pdf

Excalia Fact Sheet/Best Use Guide -https://darkto***co.mgcafe.uky.edu/sites/darkto***co.ca.uky.edu/files/Excalia%20Fact%20Sheet-5-12-26-final.pdf

05/14/2026

Todd County Extension will be closed Friday, May 15th for parking lot paving. We will be working remotely--Reach us here on Facebook or by email at [email protected]

05/06/2026

🐓 May Ag News is here! This month's issue includes Tips for Selling Timber, Wheat Updates, Rotational Grazing, Farm Business Spring Observations, Vegetables, Hay, & Upcoming Events.