Value Added Targeted Marketing Program Provides Important Data

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 18, 2004

“We tagged about 10,000 cattle in the hopes of receiving carcass data and we actually received data on just over 4,000 head. That represented about 400 different producers in 30 different counties.” Kenny Burdine, UK Extension beef marketing associate

Marketing With Large Grain Crop Estimate

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 18, 2004

“The corn is a little bit of a surprise but not a shock. It is somewhat bigger than anticipated but usage is also up tremendously, resulting in only a modest buildup in stocks and globally, stocks aren’t going to build.” Steve Riggins, UK grain marketing specialist

Make Tailgating Memorable for all the Right Reasons

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Aug. 18, 2004

"To get your tailgating event off to a winning start, safely prepare foods at home." Sandra Bastin, UK Extension Nutritionist

Tennessee and Kentucky to Host North American Biotechnology Conference

Published on Aug. 18, 2004

“This conference will explore constraints and opportunities associated with commercialization of university technologies, and will particularly focus on the role of public policy related to regulatory and economic development issues.” Lee T. Todd Jr., UK President

Weather Experts Believe Weak El Niño Conditions Beginning

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Aug. 16, 2004

“We are in a neutral pattern and we have been since late 2003. Typically there is a lag once you get into an El Niño pattern before you start to see the shift of the jet stream, so we’re talking mid-fall before we see any impact.” Tom Priddy UK Ag. Meteorologist

Ragweed Culprit for Crop Losses, Allergies from Pollen

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Aug. 11, 2004

"Ragweed plants can have a serious impact on grain and forage crop production. Many plant species cause hay fever reactions." J. D. Green, UK Extension Agronomist

Stockpile Forages Now For Longer Grazing Season

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 11, 2004

“Research has shown that utilizing stockpiled tall fescue can reduce the days required for hay feeding by more than 50 percent and lower wintering costs by more than $50 per cow.” Garry Lacefield, forages specialist

Central Kentucky Farm Expo Is Sept. 2

Published on Aug. 11, 2004

The theme of this year’s expo is “A Century of Farming Progress” and is open to the public free of charge. Consumers will discover what promise new technologies offer for better quality, more nutritious food. Farmers who want to learn about new efficient methods for growing crops with less impact

UK College of Ag State Fair Exhibit Offers Practical Tips for Healthy Homes

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Aug. 11, 2004

The Healthy Homes exhibit will be in the South Wing of the Kentucky State Fair and Exposition Center on Main Street. It will be a centerpiece, island-type display with 360-degree exposure and will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily during the fair. The 100th Kentucky State Fair runs from Aug. 19 t

UK Ag. Economist Says Current Cattle Cycle Not Typical

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Aug. 6, 2004

“We (Ky.) have the largest number of beef cattle of any state east of the Mississippi River. So, increased demand can largely affect how our producers structure their herds.” Kenny Burdine UK College of Agriculture Extension Livestock Marketing Associate