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

UK College of Agriculture Highlights Healthy Homes in State Fair Exhibit

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

“When you conserve energy, you are taking a direct role in environmental control." Jerry Hash UK College of Agriculture Extension Housing Associate

IPM Common-Sense Approach To Home, Farm Pest Control

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Aug. 4, 2004

"IPM is a three-fold approach that involves practicing prevention, treating only when necessary and using the safest available alternative." Ric Bessin, UK Extension Entomologist

Potato Pals Allow Youth To Show Creativity

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 4, 2004

“I thought it would be something good for the kids to do and let us see how creative they are. We used material, fruits and vegetables, buttons and beads - just whatever we could find to make it accessible to the children.” Charlene Thomas, Jefferson County EFNEP

Demonstration Plots Aid Vegetable Producers

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 4, 2004

We’ve learned that the only effective way to help new growers is to just start them by working with them for an entire season, showing them how to grow the crop week by week, out in their own fields.” Brent Rowell, Extension vegetable specialist

Teachers Learn Hands-On Techniques at UK College of Agriculture Workshop

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jul. 30, 2004

“We desire to take modern genomics and biotechnology to the classrooms." Mark Farman UK College of Agriculture Plant Pathologist

Many Spiders Shouldn't Be Unwelcome House Guests

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jul. 28, 2004

"Routine, thorough cleaning is the most effective way to keep spiders out of your home or office." Mike Potter, UK Extension Entomologist

Black Widow and Brown Recluse Dangerous Spiders in Kentucky

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jul. 28, 2004

"The black widow and brown recluse are timid and only bite in response to the threat of injury." Mike Potter, UK Extension Entomologist

Mini Watermelons Offer Producers Another Crop

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jul. 28, 2004

“What we are trying to do is get our reputation into the market early.” Nathan Howell, UK Extension associate for vegetable crops

Progress in Tobacco Buyout, Major Hurdles Remain

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jul. 28, 2004

“We certainly could have some significant changes evolve in conference as it relates to some of the post-buyout program language” Will Snell, UK tobacco policy specialist