AFS AgNews Feed

UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held June 19

Thu, 2013-05-23 18:35

Teaser: UK Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 19 at Tollgate Farm in Georgetown.

UK Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 19 at Tollgate Farm in Georgetown.

Overcoming breeding challenges on fescue pastures

Wed, 2013-05-15 18:00

Teaser: Producers can get a high percentage of cows pregnant for a spring-calving season.

Producers can get a high percentage of cows pregnant for a spring-calving season.

Advanced Kentucky Grazing School coming to Western Kentucky

Tue, 2013-05-14 14:26

Teaser: Make plans to attend the Advanced Kentucky Grazing School June 18 at the UK Research and Education Center.

Make plans to attend the Advanced Kentucky Grazing School June 18 at the UK Research and Education Center.

Students develop UK dining app

Tue, 2013-05-07 19:30

Teaser: UK students now have access to nutrition information for on-campus eateries due to the work of a College of Agriculture graduate student and students in the College of Engineering.

UK students now have access to nutrition information for on-campus eateries due to the work of a College of Agriculture graduate student and students in the College of Engineering.

UK Robinson Center Mountain Monday Series offers equine focus

Thu, 2013-05-02 17:56

Teaser: The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.

The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.

Jill Stowe named UK Ag Equine Programs director

Mon, 2013-04-29 14:20

Teaser: Jill Stowe has been named director of University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs and Dickson Professor of Equine Science and Management.

Jill Stowe has been named director of University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs and Dickson Professor of Equine Science and Management.

Extension office bands together to connect with military families

Thu, 2013-04-25 19:46

Teaser: The Wayne County extension office has and continues to support military members and their families during the deployment of the local National Guard unit.

The Wayne County extension office has and continues to support military members and their families during the deployment of the local National Guard unit.

Eastern Kentucky 4-H’er turns tragedy into teachable moments

Wed, 2013-04-17 14:41

Teaser: Courtney Rowland is a survivor of the March 2 tornado destroyed parts of Morgan County. She is working to help others surivive future disasters.

Courtney Rowland is a survivor of the March 2 tornado destroyed parts of Morgan County. She is working to help others surivive future disasters.

Champion Food Volunteers ready to take knowledge to communities

Wed, 2013-04-03 15:24

Teaser: Champion Food Volunteers will get to work soon.

Champion Food Volunteers will get to work soon.

Farmers, agents air views in Washington, D.C.

Tue, 2013-04-02 19:57

Teaser: Recently, 14 Kentucky farmers and UK Cooperative Extension agents traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers to talk about agricultural issues.

Recently, 14 Kentucky farmers and UK Cooperative Extension agents traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers to talk about agricultural issues.

Kentucky Equine Youth Festival celebrates the horse and Kentucky’s youth

Thu, 2013-03-21 16:03

Teaser: The event will showcase opportunities in the equine industry to Kentucky's young people.

The event will showcase opportunities in the equine industry to Kentucky's young people.

4-H Shooting Sports Camp celebrates 20 years

Wed, 2013-03-20 13:18

Teaser: The 4-H Shooting Sports Camp will celebrate its 20th anniversary the first week of April.

The 4-H Shooting Sports Camp will celebrate its 20th anniversary the first week of April.

UK researchers conducting comprehensive poultry litter study

Wed, 2013-03-20 13:09

Teaser: How beneficial is poultry litter? Do those benefits outweigh any potential disadvantages?   UK researchers are conducting a study to find out.

How beneficial is poultry litter? Do those benefits outweigh any potential disadvantages? UK researchers are conducting a study to find out.

From soil to supper: Arboretum throws open gates to Kentucky chefs

Wed, 2013-03-20 12:37

Teaser: The College of Agriculture invites Kentucky chefs to pick their favorite vegetables and herbs to be grown in the Kentucky Chefs’ Ultimate Kitchen Garden on the grounds of The Arboretum.

The College of Agriculture invites Kentucky chefs to pick their favorite vegetables and herbs to be grown in the Kentucky Chefs’ Ultimate Kitchen Garden on the grounds of The Arboretum.