Abundant Japanese Beetles Point to Potential Grub Problem

By Terri McLean
Published on Jul. 28, 2005

“We should be beyond the real peak of activity at this point." Lee Townsend UK Entomologist

Lump Sum Tobacco Payments Need Careful Consideration

Published on Jul. 20, 2005

The lump-sum option requires the quota holder or tobacco producer to enter into an agreement with a private party, such as a bank, to receive the payment from them (not the government agency issuing the buyout payments) in return for the rights to future payments.

Brazilian Soybean Expert Discusses Rust

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jul. 20, 2005

“It is very important to be ready today and to know who to rely upon in case you need information." Jose Tadashi Yorinori Leading soybean rust expert from Brazil

Planter Designed to Reduce Guesswork, Increase Savings for Farmers

By Terri McLean
Published on Jul. 20, 2005

With this system, the farmer just jumps in his tractor and goes. He doesn’t even have to think about it. He would just plant like he normally would, and the microcontroller network controls everything.” Brandon McDonald

Demo Gardens Educate Visitors and Provide for Hungry Kentuckians

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 20, 2005

Last week we had 60 students from Wilmore come through. We lined them up in the garden and showed them that vegetables don’t come wrapped up in cellophane at the grocery store. I like to pull something from the ground and watch their eyes light up and tell them that’s where carrots come from.” Ra

Dennis Dents Drought; Rain Still Needed

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 20, 2005

“Significant rainfall provided by the remnants of Hurricane Dennis for the past seven days improved Kentucky's hydrologic and agricultural moisture situation for most of the state." Tom Priddy UK Ag Meteorologist

Dangerous Heat Wave Approaching KY

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 20, 2005

"We’re about to see the warmest conditions we have seen in two years." Tom Priddy UK Ag Meteorologist

UK Biosystems and Ag Engineering Students in Top Three at International Tractor Design Competition.

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 15, 2005

“We’re really proud of these students. They are determined to make each design better than the one before, and their efforts are really apparent with this unique tractor.” Scott Shearer Design team advisor and UK Biosystems and Ag Engineering faculty member.

Potassium Deficiency a Problem in Crops

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jul. 15, 2005

“Basically, if a person has potassium deficiency, they are going to lose yields." Lloyd Murdock UK Extension Plant and Soil Scientist

UK College of Agriculture Collaborates to Offer Free Computer-Based Agro-Terrorism Courses

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 15, 2005

“We all possess the power of observation. Spotting, recognizing and reporting suspicious events in agriculture or the food supply is something anyone can do.” Mark Schneider Director of the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center