News Archive: Extension
Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact
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Holly Wiemers
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UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.
Stuart Brown named 2013 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
By
Holly Wiemers
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The Lexington-based veterinarian has been an advocate for UK's equine programs for many years.
Kentucky Wood Expo -- bigger than ever at Masterson Station Park
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Carol Lea Spence
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UK Forestry Extension will offer a number of educational opportunities at the Kentucky Wood Expo Sept. 20-21 for those wanting to learn more about forestry and forestry-related topics.
Irrigation study fulfills a need for Kentucky farmers
By
Katie Pratt
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Two UK Cooperative Extension interns spent the summer researching irrigation feasibility in an area of the state that took the brunt of the 2012 drought.
UK student enriches research at Cornell
By
Carl Nathe
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A college undergraduate spent her summer conducting experiments on apple viruses as a part of Cornell's Summer Research Scholars program.
Students learning real-world science with help of UKAg researcher
By
Katie Pratt
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A UK research scientist leads a group of young men from Lexington in exploring the important role of insects in the environment.
Spotted winged drosophila could be problematic in small fruit
By
Katie Pratt
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First found in the state in only a few locations in 2012, the spotted wing drosophila is widespread this summer.
UK research helps take bite out of mosquitoes in backyards
By
Katie Pratt
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A UK entomologist is looking at the effectiveness of various mosquito control products and methods.
UK veterinarian explains new antibiotics guidelines for livestock producers
By
Aimee Nielson
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Judicious use of antibiotics means using a drug appropriately and only when necessary.
