Kentucky Farmers Beginning The Task Of Planting 2004 Crop

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 7, 2004

“Based on current corn planting dates, it appears corn should be planted by early May to ensure optimal yield potential and that Bt hybrids should strongly be considered for corn that is planted in mid May or later.” Jim Herbek, UK grain crops specialist

Markets Remain Promising For Grain Crops

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 7, 2004

“It means a very, very promising price outlook for Kentucky farmers.” Steve Riggins, UK grain marketing specialist

Master Food Volunteers Ready to Work

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Apr. 2, 2004

“Participants are pretty well versed in all areas of food preparation, food preservation and food safety." Kathy Roesel-Byrnes, UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Kenton Co.

Choose Nutritious, Safe Foods for Menus at Spring Gatherings

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Apr. 1, 2004

“Serving nutritious foods is especially important because there is a continuing obesity problem in the United States." Sandra Bastin, UK Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist

Lighten Up LaRue County Helps Residents Shed Pounds, Gain Better Eating Habits

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 31, 2004

“It’s just a healthy weight management series of classes. We’ve had different speakers each week." Theresa Howard, LaRue County Extension agent for family and consumer sciences

Lawn Mower Safety

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 31, 2004

The start of the season is also a good time to check the lawn for any hazards such as metal, sticks or other items.” Larry Piercy, UKCA safety specialist

High Grain Prices Result Of Supply Problems, Improved Demand

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 24, 2004

On corn, I think you can make a case for impressive annual growth in demand...Livestock feed continues to be the bedrock for corn demand but institutional demand such as ethanol is an important, very powerful addition. So this looks rock solid. Steve Riggins, UK grain marketing specialist

Agri-Vision to Showcase Ag Service and Research at Home & Garden show

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Mar. 24, 2004

"A new Energy Star® exhibit will be the centerpiece of Agri-Vision 2004." Jerry Hash, UK Extension Housing Associate

4-H Capitol Experience Teaches Youth About Government, Leadership

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Mar. 17, 2004

“We've had a number of senators and representatives today tell us how happy they were to see the 4-Hers here.” Joe Kurth, Assistant Director for 4-H Youth Development Programs in the UK Cooperative Extension Service

Rising Milk Prices Mean Good News for Farmers

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Mar. 17, 2004

“It has been a long time since dairy farmers experienced anything like this.” Bill Crist, UK Extension dairy specialist