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Two-Tier Partially Enclosed Air-Cure Tobacco Barn, George A. Duncan
Two-Tier Partially Enclosed Air-Cure Tobacco Barn, George A. Duncan
Agricultural Engineering Extension Publications
With the rising costs, scarcity of materials, and greater construction requirements for regular tobacco barns, the concept of a lower cost but functionally sound tobacco curing facility with partial or no sidewall closure has been developed into a blueprint plan shown in Figure 1. The plan can be built and used now with partial sidewalls and enclosed more completely later if desired.
Solid Livestock Waste Regulatory Requirements, J. L. Taraba, W. D. Thom, Anthony J. Pescatore, R. M. Williams
Solid Livestock Waste Regulatory Requirements, J. L. Taraba, W. D. Thom, Anthony J. Pescatore, R. M. Williams
Agricultural Engineering Extension Updates
Proper management and utilization of livestock waste can be a significant contribution to the economic well being of a livestock enterprise, since the wastes have considerable economic value if properly utilized. When returned to the soil as fertilize or soil conditioner, the value as a nutrient source has been will established. More recently, processed livestock wastes have been utilized as a high protein feed additives. Livestock waste should be considered a resource to be utilized rather than a disposal problem.
Grain Suffocation Hazards, Larry R. Piercy
Grain Suffocation Hazards, Larry R. Piercy
Agricultural Engineering Extension Updates
Grain and feed storage systems are a common sight on Kentucky farms and usually present no particular hazard for the user. However, flowing grain or grain that is caked or spoiled can pose a serious threat of entrapment and suffocation. To protect yourself and your family, you need to become familiar with this potential hazard.
Laws And Regulation Impacting Livestock Wastes In Kentucky, J. L. Taraba, R. M. Williams
Laws And Regulation Impacting Livestock Wastes In Kentucky, J. L. Taraba, R. M. Williams
Agricultural Engineering Extension Updates
In recent years, the number of laws and regulations prescribing the rules for everyday life seem to be ever more complex and pervasive. Changing farming methods, expansion of the urban community and increasing public environmental concerns have increased the agricultural producer's need to think more seriously about his method of livestock waste disposal. Laws, regulations, practices, standards and ordinances range from the obvious (solid waste management) to the not so obvious (protection of endangered species). The public has protection from the farmers (discharge permits) and the farmer has protection from the public (Right to Farm laws). The following is an …
Generation And Legal Regulation Of Odors Form Animal Manures, J. L. Taraba, R. M. Williams
Generation And Legal Regulation Of Odors Form Animal Manures, J. L. Taraba, R. M. Williams
Agricultural Engineering Extension Updates
The present trend of animal and dairy product producers is toward total confinement facilities and larger animal herds. Generally the rewards to the producer for these practices are higher economic returns which result from higher feeding efficiencies and better quality products. However, total confinement is not without problems that were previously not present or were minimal in nature when animals were maintained in fields. Confinement facilities have a greater impact on environmental quality of both water and air. Presently, one of the major problems facing animal and dairy product producers is odor production. The greatest number of complaints concerning environmental …
Kentucky State Agencies With Water Responsibilities, Joseph L. Taraba
Kentucky State Agencies With Water Responsibilities, Joseph L. Taraba
Agricultural Engineering Extension Updates
On the following pages are a list of Kentucky state government agencies that have responsibilities and programs that relate to water in the areas of quality, health, supply, financing, flood control, recreation and tourism. For local programs on water, one of these agencies might be able to supply material, personnel or other programming information that would aid of your local extension water issue goals.