Technology Allows Information Retrieval to Go From Computers to Cell Phones

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Apr. 29, 2005

When farmers are out in the field, they need to know what the agricultural weather situation is right then – especially the current radar." Tom Priddy UK Agricultural Meteorologist

Homemakers' American Indian Project Opens Hearts and Pocketbooks

By Terri McLean
Published on Apr. 29, 2005

“Their land is so different, their soil is so different, and their needs are so different than what we can even fathom.” Marlene McComas KEHA International Chair

UK Wheat Field Day is May 17

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 29, 2005

The field day is an annual event of the UK Wheat Science Group. This year’s program begins at 8:45 a.m. and concludes at noon with a lunch provided by the Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association.

Lloyd's of London Celebrates 20 Years of Support to Veterinary Science Department

By Haven Miller
Published on Apr. 21, 2005

“Over the past 20 years, the Lloyd's market has donated to the Department of Veterinary Science, and we have been delighted to do so.” Julian Lloyd, Chairman of Lloyd's Livestock Committee and Bloodstock Underwriter at Hiscox

Popular Burning Bush Sparks UK Research Project

By Terri McLean
Published on Apr. 20, 2005

“If the common burning bush is truly invasive, and if the Rudy Haag variety is a noninvasive alternative, I’d like to see that we’d be able to step up and fill that niche in the market and that our nurserymen would be able to profit from that.” Cindy Finneseth Seed Testing Coordinator

Consumer Demand Continues to Increase for Organic, Natural and Homegrown Foods

By Terri McLean
Published on Apr. 20, 2005

“To me what’s so exciting is that if we’ve been able to have growth here in the state in the last two to three years with the economic situation so bleak, it’s only going to improve. It’s going to continue to improve as the economy improves." Benjy Mikel UK Extension Meat Scientist

Corn Planting Moving Forward

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 20, 2005

“We’ve seen where the earlier we plant, the better the yields. We’re probably more than 60 to 65 percent done. We had three good days last week and five good days again this week." Rankin Powell UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Union Co.

Exploration Day Gives Youth Look at 4-H, Career Possibilities

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 20, 2005

“We are trying to instruct the six core curriculums that 4-H is emphasizing – agriculture, family and consumer science, leadership, communications, environment and health." Paula Tarry UK Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Barren Co.

4-H Ties Strong for Truman Scholar

By Terri McLean
Published on Apr. 15, 2005

“Where 4-H really affected me was public service. It really opened my eyes up to what was going on in Washington and in Frankfort." Ryan Quarles UK ag. economics, public service and leadership senior and Truman Scholarship recipient.

Greenhouse Offers Learning Opportunities for Youth and Adults

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Apr. 15, 2005

“We’re really trying to bring the results from the greenhouse back to the community." Roger Mollette UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Martin Co.