News Archive: Horticulture
UK takes ag education global
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Carol Lea Spence
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Local teachers, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture professors, and UK Cooperative Extension agents took away many images and lessons from a recent trip to Indonesia.
Strong growth in Kentucky’s produce sector
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Carol Lea Spence
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A study from the College of Agriculture has found the state’s produce industry continues to expand and projects sales will likely exceed a record-breaking $33 million in 2012.
Horticulture Field Day Aug. 7
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Aimee Nielson
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Tours will highlight vegetables, grapes, high tunnels, organics and more.
Heat and drought affect vineyards
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Grapevines are not immune to heat and drought conditions.
New Kentucky Drought Resources Web page launched
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The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.
Extension strengthens local economies by supporting entrepreneurs
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Katie Pratt
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Read how extension agents are helping local entrepreneurs.
New greenhouse sprouts learning opportunities
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Carol Lea Spence
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A new greenhouse at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center is open for the business of education.
UK horticulture professor co-develops mobile app for landscape and nursery professionals
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Aimee Nielson
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Green industry professionals often need immediate access to pest and plant disease information, now there's an app for that.
Early, warm, dry spring impacts Kentucky horticulture crops
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Aimee Nielson
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Many Kentuckians appreciated the early spring this year; the state's horticulture crops, however, not so much.
Emerald ash borers emerging
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Katie Pratt
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