News Archive: Environment
UK takes ag education global
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 23, 2012
Local teachers, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture professors, and UK Cooperative Extension agents took away many images and lessons from a recent trip to Indonesia.
Drought forces farmers to rethink plans for corn crop
Published on Jul. 19, 2012
The extreme drought in Western Kentucky has drastically decreased corn yield potential. As a result, many farmers are making decisions about what to do with the crop.
Drought creates different insect problems
Published on Jul. 6, 2012
With hot, dry weather comes a different set of insect issues.
UK workshop prepares next generation for a changed climate
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 27, 2012
High school and middle school teachers took time from their summers to attend a climate change workshop presented by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
Woodland management is focus of 2012 Woodland Owners Short Course
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 18, 2012
The 2012 Woodland Owners Short Course will cover wildlife, timber harvests and woodland recreation—for both novice and experienced landowners.
Heal the land, heal the nation
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 30, 2012
Lexington to showcase nature, trees with Arbor Day celebration at The Arboretum
Published on Apr. 17, 2012
Kentucky Senate recognizes Kentucky Nonprofit Week
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 13, 2012
Extension programs help producer graze cattle through winter
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 27, 2012
Marshall County poultry farmers find new use for chicken litter
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 13, 2012
See how these poultry producers are making chicken litter work for them.