News by County

“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

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

“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.

“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

“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

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

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

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

“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

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