UK College of Agriculture Specialists Survey State for Signs of Sudden Oak Death

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 8, 2004

“The reason we are concerned is that Kentucky is on the U.S. Forest Service’s risk map for the disease. Eastern Kentucky is in the high-risk zone.” John Hartman, Extension plant pathologist.

Sheep and Wool Key to Success for Kentucky Couple

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Dec. 3, 2004

"We really wanted to promote people who are entrepreneurs and who are doing innovative things.” Steve Moore, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Henry Co.

Fruit and Vegetable Conference Set for Early January

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Dec. 3, 2004

“Success with fruit and vegetables is most always based on a producer’s management skills, especially being able to do things on time." John Strang, UK College of Agriculture Horitculture Specialist.

Sending, Receiving Holiday Food Gifts

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Dec. 2, 2004

"If you package perishable foods yourself, the recipient will appreciate your including storage and preparation instructions." Sandra Bastin, Extension food and nutrition specialist

Workshop Shows Proper Digging, Transplanting Methods

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 1, 2004

“For those that just do this in their yards and only occasionally, traditionally I tell them not to worry about spades or burlap. I just tell them to dig it as fast as you can and move it as quickly as you can and water it. Ninety-nine percent of the time that is adequate.” Winston Dunwell, UK E

Grain Performance Tests Provide Important Data

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 1, 2004

“I encourage farmers to look at as much data as they can. The more data you have the better informed you are and the decision making process becomes easier. We also encourage farmers to look at two and three year averages when possible.” William Pearce, UK agronomist and corn trial coordinator

Extension Agents Learn To Meet The Urban Challenge

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Nov. 24, 2004

“You go to small rural counties and everyone knows what Extension is about. But you go to an urban area and there is a myriad of other organizations, agencies and services; Extension can quickly get lost and we want to change that.” DJ Scully, Boone County Extension agent for ANR

North American International Livestock Exposition Internship Offers Students Experience

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 24, 2004

“They participate in all aspects of the show. They work with the feeder cattle, the steers, and the junior heifer show. Over in the sheep barn, they work with the market lambs and the breeding sheep. Everything we do, they get to be a part of it.” Kim Ragland, Boyle County 4-H Youth Development ag

Extension Service Plays Key Role In International Livestock Exposition

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 24, 2004

“When you consider this is the biggest livestock show in the world and beef is a major enterprise in Kentucky , Extension definitely needs to be taking a major role.” Doug Shepherd, Hardin County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources

Beef Check-Off Referendum Set Dec. 7

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Nov. 24, 2004

The proposed increase for a state check-off is the same amount as the current national check-off.