News Archive: Extension
Extension connects students to Jesse Stuart
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 19, 2017
The collaboration between extension and several organizations resulted in students learning more about a world-renowned author from their community.
Kentucky soybean growers break yield records
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 14, 2017
Kentucky soybean growers broke records this year in the soybean yield contest hosted by the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Kentucky Soybean Board.
UK colleges of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Nursing partnership aimed at farm safety and health
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 11, 2017
UK College of Nursing Professor Deborah Reed will work with Cooperative Extension through the collaboration.
Kentucky agricultural economy improves
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 30, 2017
Kentucky cash receipts and net farm income are up slightly for 2017.
Nursery, landscape industry to meet in Louisville for 2018 Spring Training
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 29, 2017
The green industry will gather in Louisville Jan. 24-25 for the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association’s annual Spring Training Conference.
UK selects Patricia Brantley Todd award winners
By
Callie Hicks
Published on Nov. 29, 2017
The awards recognize excellence among faculty and staff in the college's School of Human Environmental Sciences.
Low-pressure irrigation system looks promising for small farms
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 21, 2017
A low-pressure irrigation system that a UK horticulture extension professor perfected in Asia looks like it also will have practical applications for small growers in this country.
Extension agents host 11th annual Pastures Please!!
By
Maddie Regis
Published on Nov. 16, 2017
The free pasture maintenance workshop will be held 6 to 8 p.m. EST Jan. 22 at the Scott County Extension office in Georgetown.
Lucas inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame
Published on Nov. 3, 2017
Lucas was honored for her 50-year career with the Cooperative Extension Service.
Timing, price awareness critical to marketing 2017 grain crop
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 27, 2017
In a tight marketing situation, grain growers must know their operation costs and stay alert to the markets so they can take advantage of a good opportunity to sell grain when it arises.