Dairy Farmers Can Set Selection Standards for Genetic Improvement

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

“Using these tables to set standards for selecting AI bulls for your herd can insure that bulls of the desirable genetic level can be identified even as genetic improvement in the population of AI sires has taken place." Jack McAllister UK Extension Dairy Specialist

Preventing Identity Theft

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Dec. 22, 2004

"By taking over your identity, someone can commit a wide range of crimes including false loan and credit-card applications, fraudulent bank account withdrawals, or deceptive telephone calling card use." Bob Flashman UK Extension family resource management specialist

Kentucky's 2004 Farm Cash Receipts Likely a Record; Expected to Moderate

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 17, 2004

“2004, I think was an exceptional year for the state as a whole and 2005 is going to be pretty darn good as well." Larry Jones, UK Extension Agricultural Economist

Tobacco Outlook Filled with Questions

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 17, 2004

"Growers who traditionally achieve yields of 2,500 pounds or more will have some profit opportunities, assuming they do not sacrifice quality.” Will Snell, UK Extension Agricultural Economist

Equipment May Improve Safety and Increase Production for Loggers

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Dec. 17, 2004

“We try to have as much on-the-ground, in-the-field educational programming as possible for loggers.” Jeff Stringer, UK Extension Forestry Specialist

UK Announces Drug Endangered Children Alliance

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 15, 2004

“Through this partnership, this group of dedicated individuals focusing on community health and safety will build the capacity for Kentucky’s drug-endangered children to be identified and protected.” Lee T. Todd Jr., UK President

How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Dec. 15, 2004

That weight you lost has an unpleasant habit of coming back but making physical activity and dietary changes permanent habits will enable you to maintain a healthful weight and a more enjoyable lifestyle." Sandra Bastin, Extension food and nutrition specialist

KY Beef Conference Focuses on Planning Today for Tomorrow's Markets

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Dec. 9, 2004

“We will talk about how long this current market may last and what producers can do to position themselves and their business to benefit now and in the future.” David Herbst, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Adair County

Annual Winter Lambing School Set for January 25

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Dec. 9, 2004

“The most critical time in the lamb’s life is the first 72 hours after birth. If the producer knows what to do and when to do it, the chances of neo-natal lamb survivability and profitability can be significantly increased.” Don Ely, UK Animal Sciences Professor for the College of Agriculture

Poinsettias Provide Holiday Color and Funds for 4-H

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 8, 2004

"People get a product that they are happy to have and it just helps everyone get into the Christmas spirit.” Carole Goodwin, Meade County 4-H Youth Development agent