Satellite Program Relays Important Drought Information About Livestock

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 29, 1999

"We encourage farmers to feed available by-products, such as corn gluten feed, soybean hulls and wheat midds," John Johns, UK Beef Specialist

Kentucky Forests Respond to the Drought

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 29, 1999

"Each tree species has a different way of dealing with drought. " Jeff Stringer, UK Forestry Specialist

Fall Color Likely Will Be Good Despite Drought

By Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 29, 1999

"We'll still have decent fall color this year, but it may be more subtle and not quite as bright." Tom Kimmerer, UK Tree Physiologist

Extension Addresses Farm-Family Financial Crisis

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 22, 1999

"This was the most integrated training Extension has ever done. It affected all our clients." Jack McAllister, UK Extension Specialist.

Field Day Spotlights Small Family Farms And Farm Safety

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 22, 1999

"No doubt, farming is a hazardous job." Governor Paul Patton

Dry Weather Sweetens Flavor of Fruit Crops

By Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 15, 1999

"The dry weather tends to concentrate sugars and flavor components and so you get a sweeter, better tasting product." John Strang, UK Extension Horticulture Specialist

Kentucky Forest Fires Heating Up Early

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 15, 1999

"Foresters across the state have been battling fires since July." Doug McLaren, UK Forest Management Specialist

Pumpkin Crop Hit Hard by Drought

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 15, 1999

"The hot dry summer had an impact on the Kentucky pumpkin crop." John Strang, UK Horticulture Specialist

UK Ag Roundup Features Food, Fun, And Family

By Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 8, 1999

"Lots of families and children attend, and we always have a wonderful time seeing each other and renewing acquaintances." Grace Gorrell, Associate Director for Agricultural Alumni & Development

Youth and Elderly One Focus of National Farm Safety and Health Week

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 8, 1999

"It's good to encourage farm families to walk around the farm. Let kids identify the hazards. That way, the parents have a better appreciation of what their kids understand." Larry Piercy, UK Ag Safety and Health Specialist.