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UK Spider Research Interests BBC Documentary Filmmakers
By
Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 15, 2004
“There's a whole new world out there we haven't been seeing.” Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and BBC broadcaster
Ag Development Funds Result in Forage-Beef Program Progress
By
Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Sep. 15, 2004
“Farmer-oriented programs from across Kentucky have benefited from Ag Development Board funds, including Master Cattleman and CPH-45 sales." Jimmy Henning, Assistant Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.
Keeping Pests Out of Homes
By
Ellen Brightwell
Published on Sep. 10, 2004
"Since pests' natural predators are not in our homes, insects can cause serious plant problems." Rick Durham, UK Extension Horticulturist
Wet Spring and Summer Affects Management of Apple Diseases
By
Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Sep. 10, 2004
“Rainy periods in spring and summer were obstacles that apple growers faced when trying to manage apple diseases." John Hartman UK Extension Plant Pathologist
Check Wheat Seed For Germination, Use Seed Treatments If Necessary
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 8, 2004
In some lots, seed treatment increased germination by 10 to 20 percent. In other lots, however, a marginal effect of 1 to 5 percent or no effect was seen. On average, germination after seed treatment has been 84 percent. Cindy Finneseth, seed testing specialist
CPH-45 Sales Worthwhile Even In High Cattle Market
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 8, 2004
An analysis of 11 years of data from the Pennyrile CPH-45 sale at Hopkinsville , along with price data from regular sales, reveals that program participation consistently pays off for the producer.
UK College of Agriculture Fall Lambing School Set for Oct. 13
By
Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Sep. 8, 2004
"We want producers to realize the most critical time in a lamb’s life is the first 72 hours." Monty Chappell, UK Extension Sheep Specialist
Green River Cattle Company Works To Add Value For Beef Producer
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 5, 2004
“We are a farmer-owned stock corporation formed four years ago by a group of central Kentucky beef producers basically to try to capture some of the added value that we saw in quality, high end beef.” David P. Givens, cattle producer and corporate secretary
Leadership Initiative Helps Kentucky Nonprofit Organizations
By
Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Sep. 3, 2004
”The Nonprofit Initiative allows us to provide additional quality educational experiences to a growing audience of nonprofit professionals and board and council members across the state, which strengthens community members’ leadership abilities and helps us fulfill our mission.” Larry Turner Associ
Protect Children on Farms
By
Ellen Brightwell
Published on Sep. 1, 2004
"Many people think farm incidents are inevitable, but they are preventable when children and adults know how to be safe on the farm." Larry Piercy, UK Extension agricultural health and safety