Native Grasses Have Advantages; Kentucky Company Providing Seed

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 20, 2005

“The main reason we want to have a warm-season grass is to fill in during the summer slump of cool season forages." Monroe Rasnake UK Agronomist

4-H Camps Gearing Up for Another Exciting Summer

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 12, 2005

“The 4-H camping experience emphasizes personal development and having fun. It is truly a community setting in miniature." Donna Fox UK Extension 4-H Youth Development Associate

New Food Pyramid Customizable for Everyone

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 12, 2005

It’s very practical and it allows adjustments for different phases of life.” Janet Tietyen UK Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist

Prestigious Grant Enables UK AG Economist to Study U.S.-China Soybean Trade

By Terri McLean
Published on May. 12, 2005

“One of the unique aspects of this research is that we integrate all sides – producer, consumer, agribusinesses throughout the supply chain – with, ultimately, the overriding goal of finding out the trade impacts of soybean exports to China." Mary Marchant UK Professor of Agricultural Economics

Premise ID Program Under Way

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 11, 2005

The premise code is voluntary and is for producers as well as non-producers such as markets, veterinarians, service providers and tag distributors.

June Conference Will Address Agricultural Biotechnology

Published on May. 11, 2005

“An excellent program of speakers will provide a range of opinion in several areas.” Nancy Cox, associate dean for research in the UK College of Agriculture and conference chair

Talk to Teens to Prevent Dating Abuse

Published on May. 6, 2005

“About one in 12 eighth- and ninth-graders suffer sexual violence in dating, and one in four report nonsexual violence." Gary Hansen UK Extension Sociologist

Sheeprofit Day Set for May 26

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on May. 6, 2005

“Producers at any stage of the sheep business will take home valuable knowledge.” Don Ely UK Ruminant Nutrition Specialist

New Publication Helps Predict Soybean Flowering Date

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 6, 2005

Anyone planning field scouting based on the tables in the guide should begin checking 10 days prior to the predicted first flowering date. Chad Lee UK Extension Agronomist

Homemakers' Seminar Offers Spring Design Tips

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 4, 2005

“This is a chance for them to explore and see what’s available and how to take care of what they already have. It is spring and you kind of want a new look in your home.” Christine Rivera UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Caldwell Co.