Coordinator
804 W.P. Garrigus Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
40546-0215
(859) 257-7512
Faculty Coordinators:
Dr. Ray Smith
Extension Forage Specialist
University of Kentucky
Phone: (859) 257-3358 Fax: (859) 323-1952
Email: raysmith1@uky.edu
Dr. Donna Amaral-Phillips
Extension Dairy Cattle Specialist
University of Kentucky
Phone: (859) 257-7542 Fax: (859) 257-7537
Email: donna.amaral-phillips@uky.edu
Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler
Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
University of Kentucky
Phone: (859) 257-2853 Fax: (859) 257-3412
Email: jeff.lehmkuhler@uky.edu
Dr. Garry Lacefield
Extension Forage Specialist
University of Kentucky
Phone: (270) 365-7541 202 Fax: (270) 365-2667
Email: glacefie@uky.edu
Important Reminders for October
Use caution when grazing certain summer annuals after a frost to reduce threat of cyanide (prussic acid) poisoning.
Apply phosphate, potash, and lime according to soil test recommendations.
Consider use of a winter feeding area or a sacrifice area to reduce damage to pastures. Identify potential sacrifice areas. These may be areas that will be renovated in the spring.
Assess current grazing system and start planning for changes that will be implemented next spring.
Do not graze or cut alfalfa during October to allow adequate time for plants to replenish root reserves.
If grazing crop residues, check herbicide restrictions.
October is an excellent time to control many cool season annual and perennial weeds. Assess pastures for weed species and quantity.
