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Q&A: Heather Dawn Willis, Regional Media Communications Coordinator with University of Illinois Extension
14+ min ago (358+ words) Heather Dawn Willis serves as a Regional Media Communications Coordinator with the University of Illinois Extension, supporting marketing and communications efforts across the southern and eastern regions of Illinois, including 48 counties. With more than two decades of experience in higher…...
Kentucky opens specialty crop grant applications
14+ min ago (179+ words) The application window is now open for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, according to a release from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said the program aims to strengthen Kentucky's specialty crop industry and expand its…...
Interactive crop scouting clinic offered for new and experienced agriculturalists on May 28
14+ min ago (226+ words) PRINCETON " The Kentucky Agriculture Training School, part of UK Cooperative Extension at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, is offering an interactive crop scouting clinic at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center on May 28. The hands-on…...
Livingston senior leads grain bin safety event
14+ min ago (145+ words) Firefighters demonstrate the new equipment on the "BC" Grain Bin Safety Trailer. Josie Taylor presents the Salem Fire Department with life-saving grain bin safety equipment purchased through the RAISING HOPE grant she received from Livingston Central FFA. Dale Dobson congratulated…...
Southern Illinois Airbnb Offers Hands-On Agritourism Experience for Travelers
14+ min ago (126+ words) Guests at the Choates" Southern Illinois Airbnb are invited to harvest fresh vegetables straight from the garden. Freshly picked vegetables from the garden provide ingredients for simple, home-cooked meals. Butterflies move through the garden, drawn to blooms that support local…...
'We want to inspire people to start gardening': Master Gardeners plant sale offers education, affordability
14+ min ago (239+ words) MARSHALL COUNTY " Preparations are in full swing as the Marshall County Master Gardeners" annual plant sale approaches. The sale serves as the organization"s primary fundraiser, as well as an educational outreach opportunity for the community. The Marshall County Master…...
Drivers urged to share road with farm equipment
14+ min ago (185+ words) As planting season gets underway, drivers are being urged to use caution around farm equipment on rural roads. Farm equipment like this sprayer is a common sight on Kentucky roads this time of year. As planting season gets underway, drivers…...
UK researcher works to sharpen RNA-based defense against armyworms
14+ min ago (246+ words) LEXINGTON " A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is leading a new project that could help farmers fight some of agriculture's hardest-to-control insect pests with a method designed to hit the target and leave other…...
Kentucky celebrates Goat Month in April; Industry adds more than $3. 6 million to Kentucky agricultural receipts
14+ min ago (291+ words) Kentucky agriculture officials and producers gathered April 1 at Lakeview Park in Frankfort to proclaim April as Goat Month. Kentucky Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler holds a proclamation signed by Commissioner Jonathan Shell designating April as Goat Month in Kentucky. Beeler…...
UK Research and Education Center will host Wheat Field Day on May 12
14+ min ago (220+ words) PRINCETON " Wheat growers, crop consultants and agribusiness professionals are invited to attend the University of Kentucky Wheat Field Day on May 12 at the UK Research and Education Center (UKREC) in Princeton. Specialists with the UK Wheat Science Group will share…...