News by County

“A very active weather pattern has become established over Kentucky and the United States; a pattern that has not occurred since the strong El Niño of 1997 and1998." Tom Priddy UK College of Agriculture Meteorologist

“Fungus gnat larvae can be serious pests of some indoor houseplants." Ric Bessin UK College of Agriculture Entomologist

"The ultimate test of forage quality is better animal performance." Garry Lacefield, UK Extension forage specialist

"We wanted to try to bring them some tools that they can take home and look at their own production history and evaluate what is has been costing them per pound to grow tobacco." Clint Hardy, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Daviess County

“If Kentucky goat producers would plan their breeding season to have animals available during low supply times, they could take advantage of the higher prices.” Terry Hutchens UK Extension Associate for Goat Production

Carbon monoxide is a gas that can be especially dangerous because it has no color, taste or odor. Kim Henken UK Extension Associate for Environmental Issues

“Yield monitors and the yield variability they show within fields has helped spur interest in drainage." Mike Smith, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Henderson County

“You need to plan beyond the holidays. Plan activities that you can begin to look forward to in the future.” Doug Burnham UK Extension Health Specialist

“Unlike many livestock commodities, supply and demand for goat almost totally dominates the price of goat.” Terry Hutchens UK Extension Associate for Goat Production

Fusarium head blight causes kernels to shrivel, lowering yield and weight. Losses in food quality also can be caused by production of dioxynivalenol (DON) in blight-infected wheat.