Grants available for rural health coalitions

Published on Aug. 12, 2013

Grants are now available to support hospitals and their communities as they begin to implement strategies that emerged from the community health needs assessments.

UK's Appalachian Ties, Land Grant Mission Transforms Indonesian Community

Published on Aug. 9, 2013

Spotted winged drosophila could be problematic in small fruit

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 8, 2013

First found in the state in only a few locations in 2012, the spotted wing drosophila is widespread this summer.

Students return with new perspective from half a world away

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013

Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Controlling Mosquitoes

By Jeff Franklin
Published on Aug. 6, 2013

UK research helps take bite out of mosquitoes in backyards

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 6, 2013

A UK entomologist is looking at the effectiveness of various mosquito control products and methods.

UK veterinarian explains new antibiotics guidelines for livestock producers

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 5, 2013

Judicious use of antibiotics means using a drug appropriately and only when necessary.

Extension assistant instills healthy habits early in Louisville

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 2, 2013

A Louisville EFNEP assistant helps Jefferson County Head Start students develop a taste for healthy eating.

UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center

Published on Aug. 1, 2013

The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.

Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 25, 2013

A UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study examined industrial hemp’s true potential as a viable crop in Kentucky.