Unfortunately, last month’s hemp production workshops were cancelled as a result of COVID-19.  In efforts to bring the program to hemp growers across the state, UK hemp specialists will offer a revised format by Zoom on Tuesday May 5 from…

We, the members of the University of Kentucky Extension Plant Pathology Team, appreciate the high regard Kentuckians have for our plant diagnostic services.  Year-round, we work hard to support our fellow citizens in their diverse plant production systems. The COVID-19…

A new resource of FaceBook-ready, Twitter-tweetable, newsletter-compatible, and note-worthy articles for Kentucky county Extension agents can be found here. This site has five years of searchable articles submitted by Kentucky HORT and ANR agents that are ready for use. Additionally,…

A Grower’s Guide to Kentucky Hemp Production workshops will be provided in seven locations throughout the Commonwealth (Figure 1). These full day, educational programs include information on various aspects of hemp production in Kentucky. Topics such as regulatory and field…

The 2020 IPM Training School will be held on March 12 in the conference room of the recently renovated University of Kentucky Research and Education Center, 348 University Drive (new street address), Princeton, KY 42445. Six UK specialists from the…

Our new Extension entomologist, Dr. Zachary Devries, began work on December 16 in the Entomology Department at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Zach replaces Dr. Mike Potter when he is scheduled to retire at the end of 2020.  Zach’s responsibilities…

The 2020 IPM training school is scheduled for March 12 at the Conference Room of the recently renovated University of Kentucky’s Research and Education Center, Princeton KY (348 University Drive, Princeton KY 42445). Updated information on corn diseases, weed control,…