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Sheep Conference to Aid Western Ky Producers
By
Aimee D. Heald
Published on Dec. 15, 1999
"The conference is designed to meet the needs of new or prospective producers as well as the experienced producer." Monty Chappell, UK Sheep Specialist
Kentucky's Ag Economy In 2000 Influenced by A Variety of Factors
By
Haven Miller
Published on Dec. 9, 1999
"For 2000 we expect some post-drought recovery in the crop sector, as well as the livestock industry." Larry Jones, UK Agricultural Economist
Pregnant Mares Demand Quality Nutrition in Winter
Published on Dec. 8, 1999
"Contrary to some opinions, fat mares are not at risk of infertility." Laurie Lawrence, UK Equine Specialist.
Kentucky Extension Service Gets National Grant for Bicycle Safety Program
By
Mark Eclov
Published on Dec. 8, 1999
"The B.I.K.E program will provide avenues to train agents, volunteers and other agency personnel. In addition, the opportunity to reach teachers and children exists through the 9,000 4-H clubs in Kentucky." Cheryl Wyatt,Extension associate specialist for Bicycle and Pedestrian Education.
Christmas Trees Suffer 1999 Drought Damage
By
Aimee D. Heald
Published on Dec. 8, 1999
"We planted about 2,500 trees this year and we probably lost 2,000." Margery Baldwin, Baldwin Farms
Overcoming Obstacles Key To Rural Internet Access
By
Haven Miller
Published on Dec. 2, 1999
"Telecommunications offer a way for rural areas to be more competitive." Tom Rowley, research consultant
Tobacco Greenhouses Also Good For Lettuce and Other Greens
By
Aimee D. Heald
Published on Dec. 2, 1999
"Although many tobacco farmers think the float-bed system is easy and want everything to grow that way, it's difficult to adapt other plants to it." Bob Anderson, UK Horticulture Specialist
Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture Is Top Priority For USDA Agency
By
Haven Miller
Published on Nov. 26, 1999
"The job of APHIS doesn't begin and end at our borders any longer." Michael Dunn, USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Services
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Meeting Set for Early January
Published on Nov. 26, 1999
"For tobacco farmers looking for supplemental crops, this is a great conference." John Strang, UK Extension horticulture specialist
KY 4-H Livestock Judging Team Makes "Final Four" In National Contest
By
Mark Eclov
Published on Nov. 25, 1999
"This is the highest overall placing a Kentucky livestock judging team has had in at least 30 years." Monty Chappell, team coach and a 4-H Livestock specialist in the UK college of Agriculture.