Keeping Up with Dairy Genetic Change

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 14, 2005

“It’s important for Kentucky dairy producers to keep up with genetic change and be aware of what’s going on in the industry to improve genetics.” Jack McAllister UK Extension Dairy Specialist

Bedbug Resurgence Creating Interest, Anxiety

By Terri McLean
Published on Dec. 8, 2005

“People ask me, ‘What can I do to try to prevent these infestations?’ This is where it gets difficult,” Michael Potter UK College of Agriculture Entomologist

Eighth Annual Holiday Cooking School Draws Large Crowd in Southeast KY

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 8, 2005

“It’s a totally new audience than we would reach in other ways. We get to showcase Extension and what Extension does. It’s neat to see people come by who don’t know much about Extension and then we see those same people come visit us for other things throughout the year.” Judy O’Bryan Laurel County

Fruit and Vegetable Conference Set for Jan. 10-11 in Lexington

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 8, 2005

“Success with fruit and vegetables is most always based on a producer’s management skills, especially being able to do things on time." John Strang UK Extension Horticulture Specialist

New UK College of Agriculture Web Site Answers Gardener's Questions

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 8, 2005

GardenData.org is a new virtual garden adviser that was developed to provide gardeners and consumers with a reliable source of updated horticultural information.

Pesticide/Pest Management Training is Dec. 20 in Princeton

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 7, 2005

Topics include: corn and wheat injury with post emergent herbicides; weed control in small fruit crops; soybean seed treatment and soybean aphids; controlling soil insects in corn with new and old technologies; and weed management in horse pastures.

Heart of America Grazing Conference Comes to Kentucky in January

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 2, 2005

“This conference is going to be very practical...if they (participants) want to be associated with farmers and industry people who have enthusiasm for grazing with proven research information and firsthand experience, this is where they need to be.” Gary Lacefield UK Extension Forage Specialist

Late Find of Soybean Rust on Kudzu in Kentucky Does Not Impact Crop

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 2, 2005

Soybean rust was not discovered on any of the state’s soybean crop but was found Nov. 11 on a kudzu leaf in Caldwell County by Don Hershman, plant pathologist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. Hershman’s preliminary diagnosis was later confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agricu

Volunteers 'Warm Up' Residents in Eastern Kentucky County

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 2, 2005

" They enjoy the social aspect, but it’s the essence of what Extension ought to be about in that it combines education, service and social interaction. They share patterns, information and recipes, but the greatest thing is that they give their time and caring.” Peggy Powell UK Extension Agent

Red River Project Helps Students Become Good Water Stewards

By Terri McLean
Published on Dec. 2, 2005

“To be able to participate in a real-life project that ultimately results in action is a rare opportunity in education." Judy Dourson Powell County's Gifted and Talented Teacher and Coordinator