County News

The LCCA officers, directors, and a few Ag development board members took a day trip to visit with some other Cattlemen. Our first stop was in Clinton County at SpringHaven farm where we met and talked with Steve Peddicord. Steve spoke to the group about his Gelbvieh cattle and how he puts a focus on heifer development. The group also viewed his cows and calves as well as his bulls. Before leaving, Steve was generous enough to give the LCCA group a Twin Lakes cow herd record keeping book. A big thanks to Steve for hosting us and to Ag agent Colby Guffey in helping to set this tour up.

After a great lunch at Annie Ruby’s the group viewed a cow/ calf Angus farm in Cumberland county. Owner/operator Sandy McKinney talked to the group about the history of the farm and about different projects she has implemented. The LCCA group got to view one of her feeding pads and was able to hear the positive testimony Sandy gave about implementing this type of feeding system. Sandy also spoke about rotational grazing, fencing, and the farms spring and fall calving dates. LCCA would like to thank Sandy for allowing the group to view her farm. Big thanks to Ag agent Chelsey Anderson for setting up lunch and the afternoon tour. On April 7th, LCCA in conjunction with UK, hosted an educational cost share meeting at the local drive-in. A tasteful cheeseburger meal was prepared for all attendees. Ag Credit of Stanford helped sponsor the meal and Sheri Chapman from Multimin sponsored a grill for a membership drive. The main presentation was played on the big screen. Attendees learned of fencing types/cost and working facility tips for the common beef producer. Thanks to all who helped make this meeting a success!

The Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting was held Thursday evening, March 17th, 2022 at Barren County High School Trojan Academy. During the meeting Jon Keitley and Richie Thompson presented a program on Pro Solutions services and products, and risk management from left to right is Mr. James W. Bailey, reporter of the Barren County Cattlemen’s Association and Jon Keitley representing Pro Solutions of Hiseville. A delicious steak dinner was served which was sponsored by PRO SOLUTIONS OF HISEVILLE.

CALLOWAY COUNTY NEWS

Submitted by Blake Munger

Calloway County’s March meeting covered heifer development. Kevin Laurent headlined the hands-on demonstration at the Murray State Expo Center. The Kentucky Young Farmer Association cooked and provided the meal.

HARDIN COUNTY NEWS

Submitted by Chuck Crutcher

Marion Crutcher

and Wayne Noe with Hardin County Cattlemen cooking ribeye steaks for Farm Credit. These steaks will be used by Farm Credit for customer appreciation during Ag week. Farm Credit is a great community partner.

Reva Richardson, Nathan Highbaugh, and Bradley Willcox cooking Kentucky Cattlemen’s hamburger at Creekside elementary school for their Ag day event. Many Ag related industries presented to the elementary classes to increase the knowledge of the role agriculture plays in their daily lives.

Submitted by Moe Hensley

The Metcalfe County Cattlemen met on March 17, 2022 at the Metcalfe County Extension office. After routine business, the attendees were served a great steak dinner prepared by the Cooking Crew (below). The sponsor for the meal was Pro Solutions. Representative Daniel Crain was on hand to answer any questions.

Dr. Jimmy Henning (below), from the University of Kentucky Plant & Soil Science Department, was the guest speaker. The topic was Managing Soil Fertility in Uncertain Times. Dr. Henning put on a great presentation with a lot of information to digest mentioning that first and foremost soil tests are a must if you want to get the right fertilizer dosage for your crop or pasture without overtreating with something not needed.