Controlling Fungus Gnats in Houseplants

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jan. 12, 2005

“Fungus gnat larvae can be serious pests of some indoor houseplants." Ric Bessin UK College of Agriculture Entomologist

Producing High-Quality Forage Enhances Animal Performance

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jan. 12, 2005

"The ultimate test of forage quality is better animal performance." Garry Lacefield, UK Extension forage specialist

Knowing Tobacco Production Costs

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 12, 2005

"We wanted to try to bring them some tools that they can take home and look at their own production history and evaluate what is has been costing them per pound to grow tobacco." Clint Hardy, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Daviess County

Producers Can Plan for Profit in A Seasonal Goat Market

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jan. 7, 2005

“If Kentucky goat producers would plan their breeding season to have animals available during low supply times, they could take advantage of the higher prices.” Terry Hutchens UK Extension Associate for Goat Production

Avoiding Carbon Monoxide in the Home

Published on Jan. 7, 2005

Carbon monoxide is a gas that can be especially dangerous because it has no color, taste or odor. Kim Henken UK Extension Associate for Environmental Issues

Drainage Systems Can Improve Yields

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 7, 2005

“Yield monitors and the yield variability they show within fields has helped spur interest in drainage." Mike Smith, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Henderson County

Dealing with Post-Holiday Blues

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jan. 5, 2005

“You need to plan beyond the holidays. Plan activities that you can begin to look forward to in the future.” Doug Burnham UK Extension Health Specialist

Meat Goat Prices Positively Affected by Demand

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Dec. 22, 2004

“Unlike many livestock commodities, supply and demand for goat almost totally dominates the price of goat.” Terry Hutchens UK Extension Associate for Goat Production

UK Wheat Conference Set For Jan. 11

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 22, 2004

Fusarium head blight causes kernels to shrivel, lowering yield and weight. Losses in food quality also can be caused by production of dioxynivalenol (DON) in blight-infected wheat.

Asian Soybean Rust Trainings Planned Across State

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 22, 2004

Producers, county Extension agents, crop consultants, agricultural dealers and anyone interested in learning more about soybean rust, its management and implications to Kentucky and U.S. agriculture are invited to attend.