News Archive: Extension
UK student enriches research at Cornell
By
Carl Nathe
Published on Aug. 15, 2013
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
Published on Aug. 13, 2013
A UK research scientist leads a group of young men from Lexington in exploring the important role of insects in the environment.
UK's Appalachian Ties, Land Grant Mission Transforms Indonesian Community
Published on Aug. 9, 2013
Spotted winged drosophila could be problematic in small fruit
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 8, 2013
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
Published on Aug. 6, 2013
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
Published on Aug. 5, 2013
Judicious use of antibiotics means using a drug appropriately and only when necessary.
Extension assistant instills healthy habits early in Louisville
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 2, 2013
A Louisville EFNEP assistant helps Jefferson County Head Start students develop a taste for healthy eating.
UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center
Published on Aug. 1, 2013
The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.
Kentucky farmers, UK students get eye-opening experience in Argentina
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 23, 2013
A group of UK students and Kentucky farmers learned firsthand about Argentine agricultural practices.
Franklin County farm celebrates bicentennial, plans for future
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 22, 2013
To celebrate their farm's bicentennial, siblings Jane and Bill Julian entertained nearly 800 people on their farm for the 55th Annual Farm-City Field Day.