Ky Women in Agriculture to Hold 5th Statewide Conference

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

“We welcome anyone who wants to be a member and we’re constantly seeking new members." Terry Gilbert, Kentucky Women in Ag President

Scout Fields for Potential Lodging in Corn

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 22, 2004

"I think it is always a good idea to scout for stalk strength to see which fields have potential lodging issues." Paul Vincelli, UK Extension Plant Pathologist

Fall Optimum Time To Plant Many Trees and Shrubs

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Sep. 22, 2004

"It is important to select ornamentals adaptable to environmental and soil conditions of the site." Rick Durham, UK Extension Horticulturist

Outdoor Gatherings May Attract Yellowjackets

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Sep. 15, 2004

"To reduce the threat from yellowjackets, minimize access to foods that attract them." Mike Potter, UK Extension Entomologist

Wireworms Can Be Problem In Kentucky Cornfields

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 15, 2004

“What we’ve seen so far is seed treatments that are holding up well and are doing as well as soil applied insecticides. The good news is many of the seed treatments are very economical.” Ric Bessin, UK Extension entomologist

UK Spider Research Interests BBC Documentary Filmmakers

By Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 15, 2004

“There's a whole new world out there we haven't been seeing.” Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and BBC broadcaster

Ag Development Funds Result in Forage-Beef Program Progress

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Sep. 15, 2004

“Farmer-oriented programs from across Kentucky have benefited from Ag Development Board funds, including Master Cattleman and CPH-45 sales." Jimmy Henning, Assistant Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

Keeping Pests Out of Homes

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Sep. 10, 2004

"Since pests' natural predators are not in our homes, insects can cause serious plant problems." Rick Durham, UK Extension Horticulturist

Wet Spring and Summer Affects Management of Apple Diseases

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Sep. 10, 2004

“Rainy periods in spring and summer were obstacles that apple growers faced when trying to manage apple diseases." John Hartman UK Extension Plant Pathologist

Check Wheat Seed For Germination, Use Seed Treatments If Necessary

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 8, 2004

In some lots, seed treatment increased germination by 10 to 20 percent. In other lots, however, a marginal effect of 1 to 5 percent or no effect was seen. On average, germination after seed treatment has been 84 percent. Cindy Finneseth, seed testing specialist