U.S. Cattle Industry Beginning to Expand

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 18, 2005

Retail prices set a record high this past year and that means prices are signaling more beef is needed on the market. Kenny Burdine, UK College of Agriculture Economist

Soaring Fuel Prices Lead the Way to Higher Farm Production Costs

By Terri McLean
Published on Mar. 18, 2005

“As of this month, current diesel prices are averaging about $2 a gallon. Last year, they averaged $1.57 at this same time.” Chad Lee UK Extension Grain Crops Specialis

Production Needs in Post-Buyout Tobacco Market

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 11, 2005

“Ultimately, your name is going to be in a database along with the tobacco characteristics you are supplying. If you plan to continue to do this down the road, you want to have good characteristics associated with your name, and it is certainly doable.” Gary Palmer, UK College of Agriculture

Agri-Vision Display to Focus on Research and Agricultural Services at Home and Garden Show

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Mar. 11, 2005

“This is a great opportunity for people to learn more about what is going on at the UK College of Agriculture." Jerry Hash UK College of Agriculture Extension Housing Associate

Color is the Key to Nutrition in Some Eastern Kentucky Schools

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Mar. 11, 2005

“We’re hoping to promote fruit and vegetable consumption among our youth." Brooke Jenkins UK College of Agriculture Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Magoffin County

Farm Contracts Continue to Increase

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 11, 2005

“Other farmers use contracts to outsource part of their production or marketing programs. More recent farm contracting involves contracts for the production of commodities.” Larry Jones, UK College of Agriculture Economist

Humanities and Agriculture Partner for Culture of Land and Food Symposium

By Haven Miller
Published on Mar. 7, 2005

“If these diverse voices can be brought into harmony, then we can look forward to a sharply improved future for all of our citizens, urban and rural.” Dan Rowland, director, UK Gaines Center for the Humanities

Larger Soybean Aphid Populations A Potential in 2005

Published on Mar. 2, 2005

“I think it is very likely that aphid populations in Kentucky will be larger than in past years. However, there are many weather and biocontrol-related factors that could change this.” Doug Johnson, UK College of Agriculture Extension Entomologist

Consulting Foresters Can Help Land Owners In Timber Sales Process

Published on Mar. 2, 2005

“You need to understand the issues involved with liability insurance, capital gains, BMP adherence, market values and potential market risks. All of these terms and concepts will greatly affect the final price you will receive for any timber you sell.” Doug McLaren UK College of Agriculture Extensi

National Animal Feeding Operations Consent Agreement, Monitoring Study Impact on Kentucky Producers

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 2, 2005

The EPA has chosen to use the agreement in an effort to ensure that animal feeding operations are complying with air quality laws which include the Clean Air Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and Environmental Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.