Researchers Continue to Seek Slow-Rusting Soybeans

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 26, 2005

“There are no soybeans that we know of that are resistant to soybean rust." Todd Pfeiffer, UK College of Agriculture Soybean Breeder

Drought Stress Increases Mycotoxin Risk

Published on Aug. 26, 2005

“An important fact to understand about aflatoxin in the Midwest is that when it occurs, the incidence and severity can be very variable." Paul Vincelli UK College of Agriculture Plant Pathologist

EKU, UK To Merge Dairy Operations

Published on Aug. 17, 2005

“..."a positive example of combining our existing resources to provide quality educational and research programs that will benefit the dairy industry and our students in the Commonwealth. I am excited about the partnership." Dr. Bob Harmon, chair of the Department of Animal and Food Sciences in the

Tour Provides Look at Alternative Agriculture

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 17, 2005

“As you can see today, traditional agriculture is still strong and alternative agriculture is also strong in this community.“ Wayne Matingly, agricultural lender and member of the chamber committee

Water Conservation Begins at Home

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 17, 2005

"Several uses of water are essential parts of our daily lives, but we can cut back on how much water we use for many activities.” Kim Henken UK Extension Associate for Environmental Issues

Drought's Effects on Kentucky Pastures Not Entirely Grim

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 17, 2005

“Pastures that were in good shape before it got dry are still in good shape now and they will respond. We haven’t had several years of dry weather in a row that really takes pastures down." Ray Smith UK College of Ag Forage Specialist

Workshop to Provide Communities with Resources to Help Combat Growing Methamphetamine Problem

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 17, 2005

The goals of the program are to enhance awareness and increase skills concerning the role of the family and focus on the environment.

Tobacco Suffering From Weather Problems

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 12, 2005

“You can’t depend on scattered showers; very few people benefit from that.” Gary Palmer, UK Tobacco Specialist

Bluegrass Slips Into Severe Drought; West and Central Moderate

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 12, 2005

This is the first time an area of Kentucky has slipped into a severe drought since April of 2001. Tom Priddy UK Agricultural Meteorologist

Youth Taste Success with Country Ham Project

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 12, 2005

“4-H was so good to me. It’s where I started my beef herd, and the University of Kentucky and the Cooperative Extension Service helped me get this business started, so I thought I needed to give something back.” Leslie Scott, Scott's Country Hams