News Archive: Extension
Trees, wildlife, even cuisine are on tap for August’s ‘From the Woods Today’
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Carol Lea Spence
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University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension has many interesting topics planned for its weekly online program to help keep cabin fever at bay during the pandemic.
UK launches new equine research and outreach newsletter
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Holly Wiemers
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UK pilot study finds high levels of contaminants in Martin County drinking water samples
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Katie Pratt
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Unsolicited gifts of seeds could pose a danger
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Recently, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture was notified of several Kentucky residents receiving unsolicited seed packets through the mail. The seeds may may pose a threat to Kentucky agriculture and the environment.
UK alums lead effort in Kentucky milk product giveaways
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Aimee Nielson
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provided $3 billion to purchase food, including dairy products.
Asian longhorned tick found in Kentucky
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Katie Pratt
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Food insecure? Not if Cooperative Extension has a say
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Carol Lea Spence
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When the pandemic began, UK Cooperative Extension agents and NEP assistants double-timed their efforts to protect their clientele and fight food insecurity.
Late freezes hurt Kentucky wheat yields
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Katie Pratt
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UK to host Western Kentucky Summer Forage Tour at Palmer Farms
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Katie Pratt
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The tour features a growing, grass-fed beef operation.
UK research: Cover crops, no-till could slow climate change
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Katie Pratt
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Cover crops combined with no-till agriculture increase soil organic carbon.
