Vegetable Production Continues to Increase, Direct Marketing Driving Growth

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 2, 2004

“Last year and this year as well, the growth is on farms where direct marketing is done.” Matt Ernst, UK Extension associate in agricultural economics

Ticks Are on the Prowl

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on May. 26, 2004

"Continue to enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle by taking preventive measures to protect yourself against tick bites." Mike Potter, UK Extension Entomologist

Wheat Disease Showing Up In Areas Of State

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 26, 2004

“At this time I really do not know the full extent of Fusarium head blight statewide. I do not think conditions were such that we will have a statewide epidemic but I may be mistaken.” Don Hershman, UK Extension plant pathologist

Changes In Treated Lumber

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 26, 2004

“Corrosion is the biggest difference between the old and new material.” Doug Overhults, UK Extension agricultural engineer

East KY Women Learn Sewing, Quilting and More at Spring Fling

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on May. 26, 2004

“You can make a quilt for someone and put all the love you have in your heart into it. That’s what we want now. We want to do something that will leave a legacy like our grandmothers did.” Melvina Blair Spring Fling teacher, participant and vendor

Tobacco Blue Mold Now Occurring in Kentucky

Published on May. 26, 2004

“Blue mold is ahead of us and could build very rapidly as we experience disease-favorable weather.” William Nesmith, UK Extension plant pathologist

Students Fold 1,000 Cranes for Peace

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on May. 26, 2004

“It’s kind of a tangible way for kids of this age to feel like they are making a difference." John Batey UK Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Kenton County.

Research Partnership Will Benefit Poultry Industry

Published on May. 24, 2004

“The link of agriculture and industrial interests is very important for the university and the state of Kentucky.” Wendy Baldwin, UK executive vice president for research

Prevention and Early Detection Reduce Melanoma Risk and Fatalities

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on May. 19, 2004

"This disease is largely preventable when people reduce exposure to the sun's rays by using protective behaviors and practices." Vivian Lasley-Bibbs, KSU Extension specialist for health

Farmers Markets Opening Earlier, Adding Products

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 19, 2004

“I think there are going to be some neat things out there. I’m very excited.” Sandra Bastin, UK Extension food and nutrition specialist