http://www.ca.uky.edu/News/ 2008-01-17T00:00:02Z Aimee Nielson http://www.ca.uky.edu/News/ aimee.nielson@uky.edu http://www.ca.uky.edu/news/ 2008-01-25T00:00:01Z 2008-01-25T00:00:02Z

Pilot logging program has possibilities

In a competitive marketplace, what sets some firms apart from others? It could be solid business practices, an outstanding safety record or environmental stewardship. Or, as is apparent from the curriculum of a pilot certification program for loggers overseen by University of Kentucky Forestry Professor Jeff Stringer, it could be all of the above. http://www.ca.uky.edu/news/ 2008-01-25T00:00:03Z 2008-01-25T00:00:04Z

UK part of national effort to boost soybean yields

Soybeans often take second place to corn during the growing season. As a result, farmers are likely losing on efficiency of production and on final yields in soybeans, said Chad Lee, a University of Kentucky agronomist. http://www.ca.uky.edu/news/ 2008-01-25T00:00:05Z 2008-01-25T00:00:06Z

America Saves Week promotes financial education

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is partnering with America Saves and the Consumer Federation of America to help educate Kentuckians on ways to increase their savings during America Saves Week Feb. 24 through March 2.. http://www.ca.uky.edu/news/ 2008-01-25T00:00:07Z 2008-01-25T00:00:08Z

UK College of Agriculture Begins “Growing Kentucky”

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently changed the name and format of its monthly television show to “Growing Kentucky.” The program is aired on KET the third Saturday of each month at 3:30 p.m. and on many cable outlets throughout the state. http://www.ca.uky.edu/news/ 2008-01-25T00:00:07Z 2008-01-25T00:00:08Z

4-H International Program seeks host families

The 4-H International Program needs families to host 20 Japanese youth and two adult chaperones who will be coming to Kentucky through two exchange programs this summer.