News Archive: Weather
Winter weather not a serious threat to eastern tent caterpillar eggs
Published on Mar. 12, 2014
Eastern tent caterpillars are expected to emerge soon.
Horse management tips for cold temperatures
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 23, 2014
A UK extension specialist offers tips on how to keep your horses protected during this period of intense cold.
Extended cold spell poses risks to livestock

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 23, 2014
Producers need to be aware of livestocks needs in extended periods of cold-weather.
Take care of lactating livestock in extreme cold

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 7, 2014
Lactating livestock need special attention in frigid weather.
Bitter cold temps will create prolonged period of livestock cold stress
Published on Jan. 3, 2014
UK specialists warn producers to keep a close watch of animals during upcoming cold spell.
Cold stress emergency for livestock, pets

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 11, 2013
Temperatures and windchills Dec. 11-13 will create cold stress emergency.
Arctic high-pressure system settles into Kentucky
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 25, 2013
UKAg Meteorologists said they anticipate another freeze event to occur Friday, Oct. 25. It brings the 2013 growing season to an end.
Plant pathologist keeps growers alerted to downy mildew risk
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 8, 2013
A UK plant pathologist is part of a regional effort to help minimize damage to cucurbits from downy mildew.
Irrigation study fulfills a need for Kentucky farmers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2013
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 Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day and Irrigation Forum Aug. 1
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 3, 2013
UK specialists will address timely topics at both events.