UK extension helps livestock producers deter black vultures

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 14, 2018

UK specialists have designed an effigy that hopefully will help farmers keep the troublesome birds away from their livestock.

Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch soon underway for Central Kentucky

Published on Mar. 7, 2018

UK entomologist Lee Townsend predicts the ETC egg hatch will begin soon.

Revenue protection insurance favors soybeans for second year

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 7, 2018

For the second year, soybeans appear to be the better option when it comes to growers purchasing revenue protection insuarance.

Nominations open for Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program

Published on Mar. 1, 2018

The program seeks to develop the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Look for ambrosia beetles as spring begins

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 27, 2018

Read about two relatively new insect pests for Kentucky nurseries.

UKREC renovation and expansion to change labs’ protocol

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 26, 2018

Changes to the plant disease diagnostic lab will begin March 1, and soil testing lab changes start March 19.

Registration open for Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 21, 2018

This year’s workshop, an annual tri-state event that rotates between Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, will be held at the Oasis Golf Club and Conference Center, Loveland, Ohio March 17.

Alternative grain storage structures help Kentucky farmers navigate tight times

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 20, 2018

Alternative structures are providing grain farmers with needed storage space as they work through a tough market.

Big Blue goes red in February

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 19, 2018

Around the state, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension opened its Big Blue heart in February to celebrate and promote American Heart Month.

First 2018 UK Wheat Field School March 1

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 7, 2018

Topics will include assessing early-season crop condition, techniques for managing nitrogen, and weed identification and control options.