News Archive: Horticulture
Kentucky 2012 farm cash receipts on track to break $5 billion
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Despite weather impacts on yield and high feed costs, agricultural economists with the UK College of Agriculture foresee 2012’s cash receipts in the state will total $5.3 billion.
All the warmth but none of the costs
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Katie Pratt
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After working with UK, a Hart County farmer's energy bill this winter may be next to nothing.
UK specialists reach out to farmers worldwide
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Katie Pratt
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Read how two UK professors are extending the university's global outreach efforts.
Extension agents helping bring the farm to school
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Katie Pratt
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Read how extension agents are working with community partners to get fresh, nutritious foods on school menus across the state.
Spotted wing Drosophila found in south central Kentucky
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Amber Fields
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USDA confirms a spotted wing Drosophila was found in south central Kentucky, which could cause production problems for soft fruit producers.
UK Ag receives more than $500,000 to help beginning farmers
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Carol Lea Spence
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The USDA has awarded the UK College of Agriculture a $561,000 grant for KyFarmStart, its comprehensive training program for beginning farmers.
All-time high College of Ag enrollment
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Aimee Nielson
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Fall enrollment hits all-time high of 2,586.
Taste of the Mountains Sept. 22
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Aimee Nielson
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Head to the mountains in September for education, fun.
Extension agents helping others learn the basics
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Katie Pratt
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Read how extension agents are helping others become more self-sufficient.