Livestock Marketing Meetings Stress Smaller, Localized Sales

By Mark Eclov
Published on Nov. 7, 1999

"Producers must put in some time to identify and then cultivate their local markets. These meetings will address many of the steps necessary to make this type of strategy work." Benji Mikel, UK Extension muscle foods specialist

UK Animal Research Farm Opens New Sheep Center

By Haven Miller
Published on Nov. 5, 1999

"Sheep are an excellent model for any ruminant study dealing with nutrition and reproduction." Guy Kiracofe, chair, UK Animal Science Department

Forage Based Research Emphasized at New UK Animal Research Center

By Mark Eclov
Published on Nov. 5, 1999

"When complete, this farm's facilities and location should help bring a lot of identity to Kentucky's animal industry. We will have one of the top animal research facilities in the world." C. Oran Little, dean of the UK College of Agriculture

FFA Begins Partnership With Kentucky

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Nov. 5, 1999

"Many people credit their signature of success to the experiences that they had in the FFA." Dr. Larry Case, National FFA Advisor

La Nina to Affect Kentucky Winter

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Nov. 5, 1999

"La Nina means extreme variability." Tom Priddy, UK Agricultural Meteorologist.

Report Provides Help For County Manure Management Potential

By Haven Miller
Published on Nov. 5, 1999

"I think the report gives a clearer picture of overall potential for manure use." Richard Coffey, UK animal scientist

Pawpaw Potential And Popularity Growing

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Oct. 27, 1999

"People are very nostalgic about the fruit in our area." Diana Lalani, Cookeville, Tennessee.

Beef Symposium Hits Key Issues

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Oct. 27, 1999

"Opportunity will abound to those who have vision to see it." Mark Williams, Iowa Quality Beef

Ky Women in Agriculture Breaking New Ground

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Oct. 22, 1999

"We're stressing education, motivation and action." Alice Baesler, Kentucky Dept. of Ag. and conference co-chair

Goat Production Offers Opportunity for Farmers Looking to Diversify

By Haven Miller
Published on Oct. 20, 1999

"To make money in goats you have to have a good breed and a quality product, and that means learning as much about the animal as you can." Paul Sizemore, Owsley County UK Cooperative Extension Agent