News Archive: Extension
Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Cooperative Extension team to advise businesses through pandemic
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 1, 2020
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center is working closely with county extension offices during the pandemic crisis to relay critical information to small businesses around the state.
Kentucky wheat in advanced growth stages may have significant freeze damage
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 30, 2020
Small grain producers are encouraged to scout their fields for damage if they have not already done so.
UK to host Virtual Wheat Field Day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 27, 2020
The virtual field day is May 12 on the video conferencing app Zoom.
UK specialist offers soybean planting tips to maximize yields
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 22, 2020
UK grain crops specialists Carrie Knott shares tips to help producers get their soybeans off to a strong start.
Southern agricultural economists explain COVID-19 legislation, offer resources for producers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2020
Among the COVID-19 topics the Southern agricultural economists address in their presentation include PPP, Families First Act, CARES Act and H2A labor issues.
4-H agents partnering with teachers on ‘home work’
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 16, 2020
Kentucky 4-H summer camping program suspended for 2020
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 16, 2020
Camp leadership is exploring options for 4-H camping experiences later this year if gathering restrictions are lifted.
Extension staff, volunteers assemble face shields, sew masks for Kentucky’s health care industry
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 14, 2020
UK Cooperative Extension is helping to make sure Kentucky's health care workers have the personal protective equipment they need.
4-H’s 1,000 Cranes Project offers international message of hope
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 13, 2020
Kentucky 4-H is trying to get youth and supporters to collectively make at least 1,000 paper cranes before June 1.
UK entomology student recording, evaluating state’s tick population
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 9, 2020
The research project will give UK entomologists, public health professionals, government officials and other stakeholders valuable information about the state's tick population.