Lambing School Set for Jan. 18

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 5, 2006

Seminar Aimed at Helping Forest Landowners Invest in Future

By Terri McLean
Published on Jan. 5, 2006

Northern Kentucky Business, Schools Recognized for Healthier Choices

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 21, 2005

"If you’ve got a safe and healthy employee, then you’ve got a productive employee. In this thought process, you help your employees and do what you can to keep them safe. We’re giving them healthy choices and hope they take that home to their family.” Jeff Walters Performance Pipe

Managing Fertilizer Costs to Get the Most for the Money

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 21, 2005

“My prediction is farmers will stay in business and they will figure out a way to do it, and I think it is important for crop advisers who assist farmers to help them decide where their fertilizer money is best spent." Greg Schwab UK Extension Soil Specialist

Winter Wheat Meeting Jan. 10

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 21, 2005

Topics will also include an update of the UK wheat breeding program and unique aspects of the UK wheat variety testing program. Polymer-coated urea and other nitrogen issues will be addressed along with the practice of growing wheat for straw.

2005 Forest Fire Seasons Might Be Over; Tree Damage Long-Term Problem

By Terri McLean
Published on Dec. 21, 2005

“The fires in Kentucky usually burn close to the ground and, normally, do not kill the trees. The following spring the trees will leaf out again, giving the indication that no harm is done." Doug McLaren UK College of Agriculture Extension Forestry Specialist

State's Livestock Sector Enjoying Continued Strength

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 15, 2005

Consumer demand and trade have been key factors in impacting the state’s livestock prices. Lee Meyer UK Agricultural Economist

2005 Was Good for State's Farmers; Next Year Could be Bright as Well

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 15, 2005

“Good farm income coupled with a high level of USDA payments and high land values put Kentucky agriculture’s balance sheet in a very favorable context,” Craig Infanger UK College of Agriculture Economist

Cold Temperatures, Rising Energy Prices Renew Interest in Heating With Corn

By Terri McLean
Published on Dec. 15, 2005

“The story in Kentucky is that having the lowest electric rates in the United States makes other forms of energy for heating less economical unless the fuel source is free, such as cutting your own wood,” Robert Fehr UK College of Agriculture Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Professor

Kentucky Beef Conference to Help Producers Plan Today for Tomorrow's Markets

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 14, 2005

The conference will be Jan. 24 at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office in Lexington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.