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Breckinridge County AG Newsletter

Agent’s Corner During these winter months the discussions that are being heard by so many are nothing short of being depressing. Yes, we all have our health, our won-derful families, and a very understanding community of farmers; but in my short 25 years, I don’t think I have witnessed such a depressed Agriculture Market, regardless of what you are raising. I have heard it too many times this winter, ‘I have never had all my commodities to fail me, either in yield or price or quality’! I was telling someone, who was along for a drive to local farms, even with such an abundant rainfall this summer, I don’t think we could have planned for this market downturn PLUS low yields on crop. First, we need to talk to our families; there are up to three (3) generations on farms, and I truly believe it’s time to have a family farm finances meeting. I know that sometimes makes the in-laws nervous, but it’s better to know where everyone stands before something drastic has to happen. Then, it is time to talk to the lenders, even if its an off-site or 3rd party lender, please talk to them, as soon as, all of the crop is harvested and measured. They need to help you make plans to do something to make your payments, and be able to borrow money for the 2019 crop. I am not saying at all to get out of business, I am saying “get it worked out so that you can continue to farm many years to come”. Rickey Miller used to say ‘it’s time to gather up all your chicks/eggs and hold them close by’, and that’s exactly what I am feeling right now. I know I should be a risk taker and encourage you to be a risk taker, but right now ‘traditional’ crops are a pretty big risk. Please take the time to talk to your family members; my dad was never any good at talking about the farm with my mother and I remember those very lean years and how they were sprung on her and she couldn’t get the washer fixed, or the air conditioner, or a college bill was due for one of us. So open up and please talk about the FARM BUSINESS. If you need assistance in any way, please give us a call. I know and you know there will be better years, and we will continue to farm, but it’s time to ‘gather all your eggs up’ and look forward to a better crop in 2019! Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Carol M. Hinton Extension Agent For Agricultural/Natural Resources EducationBreckinridge County

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page

Agent’s Corner 1

Apple Crescent Dumplings Reci-pe

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Country Hams Project 2

Adult Health Bulletin– Novem-ber

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News from FSA! 5

Farmers Tax Guide 5

The Market Facilitation Program 5

Taste of Christmas 5

Young/Beginning Farmers’ Meeting

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BCCA meeting 6

Formula for Figuring Capacity of Grain Cribs or Bins

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Adult Health Bulletin –December

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On-Farm Water Management Program

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Take 5 to Save Lives! 10

2019 KY Commodity Confer-ence

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Honey Label Requirements 11

2019 UK Winter Wheat Meeting 11

KCA Convention & Ag Industry Trade Show

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Breck Co Recycling Program 12

Office Closed Dates & Mark Your Calendars

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Almanac Tidbits for December 12

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Apple Crescent Dumplings Recipe (8 servings)

2 cans (8 oz each) Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls

2 green apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious)

2 sticks butter

1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 cup (6 oz) lemon-lime carbonated beverage

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 13x9-inch with cooking spray

2. Separate 2 cans (8 oz each) Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls at perforations to make 16 triangles. Peel

and core apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices.

3. Place 1 apple slice on shortest side of each dough triangle. Starting with shortest side of triangle, roll to

opposite point enclosing apple slice; arrange in pan.

4. In medium saucepan, stir together butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Put over medium heat until it be-

comes a caramel sauce (just to boiling point). Pour mixture evenly over dumplings.

5. Pour 3/4 cup (6 oz) lemon-lime carbonated beverage in center and along edges of pan. (Do not pour on

top of dumplings.)

6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly baked. Remove from oven to cooling rack.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

15 min. Prep Time

COUNTRY HAMS

The Extension Office is taking registration for anyone interested

in curing country hams. The cost includes the ham which is $45

for one ham or $85 for two hams.

The hams will be stored in our ham curing building until finished.

You must come by or call the Extension Office at 270-756-2182 to register by

Monday, December 3, 2018 at 4 p.m. (ct).

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News from Farm Service Agency!

Reporting Reminder -

Fall Seeded Small Grains (Wheat,

Oats, Barley, Rye) reporting deadline is

December 15, 2018.

NOTICE:

If you no longer need or

want to receive this

newsletter,

please call 270-756-2182

and we will take you off

our mailing list.

2018 Farmers’ Tax Guide

are in.

if you are interested in one

stop by the Extension Office

to pick up a copy.

The Market Facilitation Program – administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency – will provide direct payments to eligible producers of soybeans, sorghum, corn, wheat, cotton, dairy, hogs, shelled almonds, and fresh sweet cherries.

Do not delay in signing up for this program. You do not have to have all your crops harvested before signing up for this program.

Deadline for producers to submit Market Facilitation Program applications is January 15, 2019.

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Young/Beginning Farmers’ Meeting

Tuesday, December 11, 2018—Extension Community Building

There will be a Young/Beginning Farmers’ meeting on Tuesday, December 11th at

6 p.m. (ct). All young/beginning farmers and their family are invited.

A meal will be provided, so call 270-756-2182 to register for this meeting. Please listen to

radio for any date and time change or call 270-756-2182 to verify.

Breckinridge County Cattleman’s Association Educational Meeting

Where: Breckinridge County Extension Community Building

Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, December 18, 2018—(this is a changed date) - 6 p. m. (ct)

To register for any of these meetings, call 270-756-2182 by 12 noon day of meeting.

Mark your calendar with this date.

Formula For Figuring Capacity of Grain Cribs or Bins

CRIB AND BIN CAPACITY

Shelled Corn Formulas

Rectangular Bin

Bushels = 0.8 X length X width X average depth (all in feet)

Round Bin

Bushels = 0.6283 X diameter X diameter X average depth

(in feet)

Ear Corn Formulas

Rectangular Crib

Bushels – 0.4 X length X width X average depth (in feet)

Round Crib

Bushels – 0.31416 X diameter X diameter X average

depth (in feet)

Piled Grain

Shelled Corn

Bushels – 0.20944 X height X diameter of base X diameter

of base (in feet)

Piled Grain

Ear corn (shelled basis)

Bushels – 0.10472 X height X diameter of base X diameter

of base (in feet)

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On Farm Water Management Program being offered through the Kentucky Agricultural Devel-opment Fund (KADF) and the Kentucky Water Resources Board (KWRB). (See flyer below.) Funds are available for both Practical Implementation Projects (PIP, on-farm*) or Research and Development Projects (RDD). This program is aimed at promoting water resilience on farms.

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TAKE 5 TO SAVE LIVES!

The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year. That is one person every 40 sec-onds. More people in the world die from suicide that by war and murder combined. What if taking action could mean saving a life? The theme for 2018 is “Working Together to Prevent Suicide”.

Take 5 to Save Lives offers 5 ideas to help prevent suicide:

1. Learn the signs. The signs may not always be obvious, but individuals experiencing an emotional crisis usually exhibit one or more of the warning signs of suicide. Your ability to identify the signs will better prepare you to take action and could help save a life. Spend some time reading about the warning signs. Take a training that helps identify the warning signs. Talk over the warning signs with other people.

2. Do your part. Every single one of us can play a vital role in preventing the tragedy of suicide. We are all responsible for helping to prevent suicide. Learn how you can do more to raise awareness and prevent suicide. Think about your roles in life. You might be a parent. You might be a caregiver. You might be an educator. You might be a friend. Read about how you can do your part to prevent suicide in each of these roles you play in your life.

3. Practice self-care. Research indicates that our mental fitness or wellness is crucial to our overall long-term health. It can even protect us from disease. Learn some tips for keeping mentally fit. Make it a priority in your life! Get enough sleep and exercise. Eat nutritious food. Make time for yourself and for friends and family. Ask for help when you need it.

4. Reach out. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress you must reach out for help. You are not alone. Learn about different help options and how to take that first step in seeking help and care. Talk with someone you trust. Call a hotline or crisis line. Schedule an appointment with a therapist or get involved with a support group in your community. Read positive stories of hope and recovery. Stay away from negative stories and negative people.

5. Spread the word. Let's get people talking! Share the Take 5 campaign with other people to raise awareness about suicide. Share high-quality resources and information with others to increase awareness about suicide prevention. Join the official World Suicide Prevention Day Facebook event. We can help equip people with easy tools to help themselves and others. Together we can all make a difference!

References: National Council for Suicide Prevention (2018). Take 5 to Save Lives. Retrieved May 2018 from https://www.take5tosavelives.org/.

Source: Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development, University of Kentucky; College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

2019 KENTUCKY COMMODITY CONFERENCE January 17, 2019

All meetings and events will be held in the Sloan Convention Center next to the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel, Bowling Green, KY. All times are Central Time.

Early Riser Session 7:00 a.m. Registration and Trade Show opens 8:30 a.m. Marketing Session at 9:00 a.m. Luncheon & Keynote at 11:00 a.m. Research Review Breakout Sessions 1:15 p.m. Association Annual Meetings begin at 2:30 p.m. Grower Appreciation Reception at 6:00 p.m. Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m.

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2019 KCA CONVENTION AND AG INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW January 17-18, 2019 Owensboro Convention Center, Owensboro, KY For more information, contact the Breckinridge County Ex-tension Office at 270-756-2182.

Honey Labels Requirements:

Labels for honey containers, as for all foods in Kentucky, are also regulated by the Department for Public Health, Food Safety Branch. The requirements for honey labels are detailed below. For the most current FDA draft guidance on the labeling of honey products see this link: http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/guidanced ocumentsregulatoryinformation/labelingnutrition/ucm38 9501.htm

Identity of the product: HONEY

Net Quantity: For honey this is customarily stated in weight - ounces and grams, not volume.

A one pound jar label should state Net Wt. 1 lb (454 g).

A two pound jar should say Net Wt. 2 lb (908 g).

A one pint jar should say Net Wt. 22 ounces (624 g) or Net Wt. 1.37 lb (624g).

A one quart jar should say Net Wt. 44 ounces (1.2 kg) or Net Wt. 2.75 lb (1.2kg).

Name of manufacturer: This is your name or your company’s name. If you are bottling honey purchased from another producer, the words “Bottled by”, “Distributed by”, or “Manufactured for” are also required with your name.

Address of Manufacturer: Your complete address including the street address, city,

state, and zip code are required.

This farm has complied with the rules regarding required information on honey labels as requested of all honey producers.

UK WINTER WHEAT MEETING Tuesday, January 8, 2019

8 a.m. - 1 p. m. (ct) James E Bruce Convention Center, Hopkinsville, KY Mark your calendar. Details coming soon.

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Stop by one of the following recycling centers near you:

Breckinridge County High School Cloverport Fire Department Auggie Doggie’s, Garfield

St. Romuald Gym, Hardinsburg McQuady Firehouse

Breckinridge County Extension Office Rough River Corp of Engineers Office

McDaniels Community Center Frederick Fraize High School, Cloverport

Hardinsburg Elementary School Union Star

All recycling sites are accessible 24 hours a day,

seven days a week.

The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disabil-

ity, or national origin.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry Allen or Patty Bender, UK Office of

Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859-257-8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 14th & Inde-

pendence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 (202-720-5964).

Mark your calendars!

If you are interested in any of these events, call the Extension Office at 270-756-2182 for more information.

December 11, 2018—Young/Beginning Farmers’ Meeting—Extension Community Building December 18, 2018—Breckinridge County Cattleman’s Assn. Meeting—Extension Community Building January 8, 2019—UK Winter Wheat Meeting—James E Bruce Convention Center, Hopkinsville, KY January 17, 2019—KY Commodity Conference—Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY

Office Closed — Happy Holidays

The Breckinridge County Extension Office will be closed on:

December 24, 2018 thru January 1, 2019—Christmas/New Years Holiday

Monday, January 21, 2019—Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Almanac Tidbits for December:

Plant above ground crops -- 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19

Plant Below ground crops — 1, 2, 3, 4, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31

Transplant ——————— 6, 25, 26

Seed Beds——————— 3, 4, 22, 23, 30, 31

Kill plant pests:————— 5-7, 10-12, 15-17, 20, 21, 24-27

Wean————————— 8-17