Monroe County Agriculture

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Today we were able to find a short window in between rains to get the community garden at the Monroe County Housing Authority planted! Today participants learned how to plant and also about drip irrigation systems.

05/19/2026

Container Garden Kits are GONE!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

05/19/2026

Container Garden Giveaway TODAY!

9:00AM
50 Available
First come, first serve

05/18/2026

TOMMORROW!

Container Garden Giveaway at 9:00AM at the Extension Office! Only one per vehicle!

Only 50 available, first come first serve!

See you then!

05/15/2026

KY Drought Update
This ongoing dryness is reflected in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor (Figure 1), which shows nearly 21 percent of Kentucky in the “Extreme” drought category. This designation carries particular importance for livestock producers, as it’s directly tied to eligibility for the USDA Livestock Forage Disaster Program, which provides financial assistance when drought significantly reduces forage availability.

As of May 14th, 38 counties in Kentucky have met the threshold for a qualifying drought, meaning producers may be eligible for three or more monthly payments (Figure 2). In counties where “extreme” drought conditions have been in place for at least four weeks, producers may qualify for four monthly payments. While additional eligibility requirements apply, these drought designations represent an important first step in the assistance process. Producers should monitor these designations going forward and prepare to document livestock inventories if / when they become eligible. Specific questions about the LFP program should be directed to the local FSA office.

05/15/2026

Monroe County to***co producers getting the 2026 crop in the ground.

05/14/2026

Join us TODAY at 12 noon for Growing Your Own Cucumbers, a live Zoom presentation from Garden to Groceries!

Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!
Sign Up Here! https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/kS8V5PQaT1ai_Qz4DHBA1Q #/registration

05/13/2026

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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

05/12/2026

Love fresh cucumbers? 🥒
Join us for Growing Your Own Cucumbers, a live Zoom presentation from Garden to Groceries on May 14 at noon (Central).

Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!
Sign Up Here! https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/kS8V5PQaT1ai_Qz4DHBA1Q #/registration