Kentucky State Fair 4-H Poultry Events Teach More Than Birds

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Aug. 25, 1999

"We're trying to teach life-long skills of being able to evaluate a situation and make a decision." Tony Pescatore, UK Extension poultry specialist

UK South Farm Offers Important Research in Urban Setting

By Mark Eclov
Published on Aug. 18, 1999

"This is some of the best soil in the state and also it is located on a high spot which provides good air drainage and keeps frost at bay." Rick Durham, UK Extension specialist in Home Horticulture

Mcconnell Announces More Money For Precision Agriculture

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Aug. 18, 1999

This money for precision agriculture research will help the College of Agriculture stay on the cutting edge of new technology." Senator Mitch McConnell

Drought Causing Early Tobacco Harvest

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Aug. 11, 1999

"Tobacco harvested and hung under the hot dry conditions of late summer will have a tendency to cure very rapidly, especially under windy conditions." Bob Pearce, UK Agronomist

Soybeans Good For You

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Aug. 10, 1999

"Making soy foods a regular part of your diet also helps lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk for heart disease, help control diabetes and kidney disease, and possibly decrease the threat of osteoporosis." Sandra Bastin, UK Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist

Plan Now for Winter Trees

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Aug. 10, 1999

"In Kentucky, we establish our plantations with one-to-two-year-old bare root seedlings." Jeff Stringer, UK Extension Forestry Specialist

Beware of Nitrate Levels In Drought-Stressed Corn

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Aug. 5, 1999

"What we want producers to understand is that high nitrate levels can be deadly to cattle." Donna Amaral-Phillips, dairy nutrition specialist for UK's College of Agriculture

Make Tailgating Memorable For All the Right Reasons

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Aug. 5, 1999

Follow safe food handling practices to ensure your guests take home memories of good food and fellowship rather than a case of foodborne illness. Sandra Bastin Extension food and nutrition specialist.

Wheat Decisions 1999' Program Set September 14 in Henderson

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Aug. 5, 1999

The combination of downward pressure on prices now and possibility of the drought continuing on into the fall makes it critical for producers to fine tune their management skills related to production. Mike Smith Henderson County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources.

Don't Take Costly Shortcuts On Lawnmower Maintenance

By Cheddi Acham
Published on Aug. 4, 1999

Both respond to tender loving care. If you take of care them, they'll take care of you.