News Archive: Extension
Students learning real-world science with help of UKAg researcher
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Katie Pratt
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A UK research scientist leads a group of young men from Lexington in exploring the important role of insects in the environment.
Spotted winged drosophila could be problematic in small fruit
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Katie Pratt
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First found in the state in only a few locations in 2012, the spotted wing drosophila is widespread this summer.
UK research helps take bite out of mosquitoes in backyards
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Katie Pratt
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A UK entomologist is looking at the effectiveness of various mosquito control products and methods.
UK veterinarian explains new antibiotics guidelines for livestock producers
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Aimee Nielson
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Judicious use of antibiotics means using a drug appropriately and only when necessary.
Extension assistant instills healthy habits early in Louisville
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Katie Pratt
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A Louisville EFNEP assistant helps Jefferson County Head Start students develop a taste for healthy eating.
UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center
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The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.
Kentucky farmers, UK students get eye-opening experience in Argentina
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Katie Pratt
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A group of UK students and Kentucky farmers learned firsthand about Argentine agricultural practices.
Franklin County farm celebrates bicentennial, plans for future
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Carol Lea Spence
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To celebrate their farm's bicentennial, siblings Jane and Bill Julian entertained nearly 800 people on their farm for the 55th Annual Farm-City Field Day.
Workshops to help nonprofits ‘Stay Exempt’
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KNN, in partnership with the UK Dept. of Community and Leadership Development, will host workshops to provide nonprofits with tax information.