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Agriculture

COLUMN: UK specialists reach out to farmers worldwide

Specialists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture regularly help Kentucky farmers find solutions to production problems, but their influence goes way beyond the Bluegrass. A UK entomologist and horticulturist recently worked with the United States Agency for International Development through Winrock International to carry out two humanitarian missions.

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Local students participate in North American International Livestock Expo Market Lamb Show

Congratulations to Sydney Warren, Courtney Jeffiers, and Darilyn Browning for participating in their first North American Junior Market Lamb Show this year.

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Farm Service Agency announces conservation loans available

USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director John W. McCauley, announced that funds are now available for Guaranteed Conservation Loans. Conservation loans allow farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices on their land that will help protect natural resources.

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COLUMN: Cool plants for fall containers

This time of the year we usually start to think about cleaning off the front porch, emptying containers of declining summer annuals and replacing them with something a little showy for the fall. We hope that the old standby of mums will persist through the onset of winter but that depends on the weather and the shape the mums were in when we purchased them. I have seen some that still look largely intact and others that are ready to be pulled.

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PHOTO: Local FFA land judgers to move on to national contest

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Travis named finalist for KFB 2012 Farmer of the Year

Spencer Countian Scott Travis has been named as a finalist for the Kentucky Farm Bureau 2012 Farmer of the Year award.

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COLUMN: Wake up and smell the... stink bugs?

As the temperature drops, many insects will search for shelter for the winter months — many times in private residences. This year, people may notice a new insect coming indoors.
This insect is the brown marmorated stink bug, and University of Kentucky entomologists already are receiving calls from homeowners concerning its appearance and offensive odor, said Ric Bessin, extension entomologist with the UK College of Agriculture.

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COLUMN: Sweet potatoes — they’re not just for Thanksgiving

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PHOTOS: Stodghill, Mann named national winners at FFA convention

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COLUMN: Eat nutritious food this holiday season

The holiday season can bring financial stress that burdens your spirit. From purchasing gifts to traveling to planning an elaborate holiday meal, extra expenses make it hard on families this time of the year. Many families skip holiday traditions to avoid overspending. Skipping the big Thanksgiving or Christmas meal may not be the answer to pinching pennies; choosing to eat a nutritious meal can help you avoid the extra spending and extra calories.

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