UK Cooperative Extension

On Wednesday, the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension office in McCracken County is putting bounties on Bradford pear trees, encouraging locals to cut down such trees on their properties in exchange for free plants native to the region.

A fungus traditionally found in tropical climates is threatening western Kentucky’s corn crops.Southern rust is a disease caused by Puccinia polysora, a…

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is pushing an incremental reopening of the commonwealth’s economy that will gradually phase in sectors including…

Kentuckians are mostly sheltered at home as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the commonwealth. But the lack of movement can mean adverse effects…

Local conservation enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a series of Summer Conservation Workshops this month and next. Sponsored by the Jackson Purchase…

Farmer’s markets may see a delay in produce this season due to an extraordinarily cold winter. Meredith Hall, Agriculture Agent for Crittenden County,…