First Detectors Keep Watchful Eye for New Pests

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 1, 2005

More than 75 percent of Kentucky's county agents already have undergone training to be so-called “First Detectors,” which is a program that trains people to recognize and respond to exotic pest problems such as soybean rust.

Community Theater Instills More Than Acting Skills

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Mar. 30, 2005

“Our kids are so talented in speaking, storytelling and acting ability that we wanted to focus one of our 4-H communications programs on the theater.” Chuck Stamper UK Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Floyd Co.

Look for Appropriate Landscape Plants that Expand Season

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 25, 2005

“What we are trying to do is to extend their garden season bloom, good foliage and fruit so they can get more enjoyment out of it and not add a lot of care with a lot of plants.” Winston Dunwell, UK Extension Horticulture Specialist

Extension Program Teaches Healthy Weight Reduction Strategies

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Mar. 25, 2005

“When we look at our plate, half of it should be covered in vegetables, one-fourth with starch or bread and one-fourth lean protein. Add a fruit serving and glass of milk to that and we all know it’s how we should be eating.” Rosie Allen UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

Producers Should Consider Corn Resistant to Northern Leaf Blight in Areas with Previous Occurrences

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 25, 2005

“We have levels of spores out there now that are much higher than we are used to having. If we have a hot, dry year we probably won’t see any real problems." Paul Vincelli, UK College of Agriculture Plant Pathologist

Owners Transporting Horses Must Have Coggins Test in Tow

By Terri McLean
Published on Mar. 25, 2005

“If you’re going outside the state of Kentucky, find out what the regulations are and make sure you meet them before you leave home." Bob Coleman UK Extension Horse Specialist

East Kentucky Heifer Development Project Thriving

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Mar. 25, 2005

“We started over seven years ago and I never knew where we’d be by now, but it just keeps getting bigger and better." Charles May UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Perry Co.

Kentucky Cooperative Extension Programs Focus on Living Well

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Mar. 18, 2005

"Every week, our Extension agents are reaching out to their communities to help them raise children, eat right, spend smart and live well.” Becky Nash Taylor County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

UK College of Agriculture Partners with Owensboro Grain Company

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Mar. 18, 2005

This is an opportunity to network between two entities that have been here a long time but have not leveraged each other’s assets in the past. UK has not approached us; we haven’t approached them until now, and this is a new way of doing business with a lot of potential.” John Wright

Sentinel Plot Network to Aid in Early Detection of Soybean Rust

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 18, 2005

“A sentinel plot is either a small plot specifically planted as such or it is part of a grower’s field." Don Hershman, UK College of Agriculture Plant Pathologist