Women in Agriculture State Conference in Owensboro Nov. 2-4

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 9, 2005

“Participants can learn about agritourism through a morning workshop and an afternoon tour. In the evening they can learn how to make the most of tobacco buyout money, or they can take some time for themselves at a pampering spa session.” Kim Henken UK Extension Associate for Environmental Issues a

Home-Based Processors Finding Success at Farmers' Markets

By Terri McLean
Published on Sep. 9, 2005

“Farmers are selling canned sliced green tomatoes to fry, hot mustard spread, low-sugar pickles, pickled corn and salsa, pickled beets, chowchow, lime pickles.” Sandra Bastin UK Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist

State Soybeans Escaping Rust This Year

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 9, 2005

It is very likely that Hurricane Katrina moved spores of the soybean rust fungus into the state as it passed though this past week. But, even though spores are likely to be in Kentucky, the overall concentration of spores will be low and dilute. Don Hershman, UK Extension Plant Pathologist

Recent Rains Little Help to Grain, Tobacco

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 9, 2005

“With the price of fuel going up, it’s not a good situation. With the corn already under severe drought stress, it’s a bad situation.” Chad Lee, UK College of Agriculture Extension Plant and Soil Scientist

Equine Drill Team Teaches Teamwork

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 1, 2005

“I love the adrenaline when we perform, and I love working together. It gets you connected with your horse.” Erica Phelps, 5-year drill team member

Remnants of Katrina Improve Drought Status in Kentucky

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 1, 2005

“It’s sad that our drought relief has to come from a storm that has caused such pain for our southern neighbors." Tom Priddy UK College of Agriculture Meteorologist

Kentucky Nonprofit Leadership Forum Set for Oct. 6

Published on Sep. 1, 2005

The forum provides an excellent opportunity for executive directors, board members, fund development, finance, program staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations to hear from local and national speakers in the nonprofit sector on a variety of topics.

UK College of Ag Experts Work with Vineyards, Wineries to Advance Grape Industry in Kentucky

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 1, 2005

“The long-term outlook is great for Kentucky because we do have the climate and the sites." Kaan Kurtural UK College of Agriculture Extension Viticulturalist

12-Day Hike to Promote Kentucky's Sheltowee Trace

By Terri McLean
Published on Sep. 1, 2005

“It’s one of the richest, most interesting, diverse sections of biological habitat there is." Blake Newton UK College of Agriculture Entomologist

Live Cattle Trade with Canada Resumes

Published on Aug. 26, 2005

“Many producers have been concerned about the impact that Canadian imports would have on the supply of cattle and ultimately the price." Kenny Burdine UK College of Agriculture Economist