UK Wheat Conference To Focus On Head Blight

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 17, 2003

“The reason for the emphasis is that 2003 was the largest head blight year in Kentucky since 1991.” Don Hershman, UK Extension plant pathologist

State's Horticulture Industry Continues To Expand

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 17, 2003

“We have a variety of marketing channels that our producers use but the direct marketing channel is still a very important marketing channel for them. Direct marketing includes on-farm retail markets, community farmers’ markets and other kinds of direct to consumer marketing channels." Tim Woods

UK Winter Lambing School Set for Feb. 4

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Dec. 17, 2003

"We want producers to realize the most critical time in a lamb’s life is the first 72 hours." Monty Chappell, UK Extension Sheep Specialist

State's Livestock Industry Enjoys Strong Year, Expected To Remain Strong

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 10, 2003

“In terms of next year, production will be down about two pounds per person. We should have slaughter cattle prices around 80-cents per pound next year – really driven on this tight supply. This will bring feeder cattle prices up somewhat more.” Lee Meyer, UK Extension Livestock Economist

Kentucky's Farm Economy Rebounded In 2003, Likely To Remain Steady in 2004

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 10, 2003

This year’s estimated receipts are 17 percent higher than a year ago with crops showing a 21 percent increase and livestock receipts up 41 percent. Larry Jones, UK agricultural economist

Despite Disappointments, Burley Growers Had Some Positives in 2003

By Haven Miller
Published on Dec. 10, 2003

“We saw a slight rebound in exports, imports were down, and even though we had an 11 percent quota cut this year the higher yields resulted in higher production levels and prices were at record levels.” Will Snell, UK Extension tobacco marketing specialist

Improving Forage Systems is Focus of Northeast Kentucky Program

By Haven Miller
Published on Dec. 10, 2003

“Forages are well suited for soils in that part of the state." Mike Collins, UK forage researcher

Recent Weather Signals Time for Livestock Winter Preparation

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Dec. 3, 2003

"When you look at the period of January through November, it was the seventh wettest period on record.” Tom Priddy, UK Agricultural Meteorologist

Homemakers Quilts Aid McCracken Crime Stoppers

By Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 3, 2003

The quilt, made by the McCracken County Extension Homemakers quilting club, will be donated to the local Crime Stoppers organization to be raffled this spring. The proceeds go to aid the organization’s work.

Holiday Shoppers Can Avoid Identity Theft

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Dec. 3, 2003

“We suspect it’s higher during the holidays. People are giving out their names more often, giving out more information to people in the stores or to the people who call on the phone asking them to give to charities. People are just in a better mood and they are more giving at this time of year.”