Murray State Hosting 16th Soybean Promotion Day

Murray State University will join with the Kentucky Soybean Association to host the 16th annual Soybean Promotion Day Tuesday. Murray State Hutson School of Agriculture Dean Dr. Tony Brannon says this year’s program has a two-part theme....Read More

Garden Corner – Spring Flowers in Winter

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Spring Flowers in Winter Forcing spring-blooming trees and shrubs to flower indoors this winter can be a fun project with kids and a great way to kick the winter-time blues....Read More

Garden Corner – Ordering Seeds for Vegetable Gardens

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Ordering Seeds for Vegetable Gardens Looking through a seed catalog, store rack, or online product offering, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by options. But, for gardeners who have had issues...Read More

U K Winter Wheat Meeting Attracts Large Crowd

The annual University of Kentucky Winter Wheat meeting, held for the first time at the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence in Princeton, was a well attended day full of interesting educational topics and an award for...Read More

Garden Corner – Selecting the Right Landscape Professional

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Selecting the Right Landscape Professional For the most part, readers of this article often pride themselves on being do-it-yourselfers. But occasionally, we all need some landscaping advice. Whether you’re considering...Read More

UK Winter Wheat Meeting Moving To Princeton

The University of Kentucky Winter Wheat meeting next week will move to the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence in Princeton. Center Director Dr. Chad Lee says the meeting will take place in the new conference center....Read More

Garden Corner – Consider Plants When Using Deicing Salt

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Consider Plants When Using Deicing Salt Deicing salts are helpful in providing dry, safe pavement for walking and driving. They are used in large quantities to improve safety during icy...Read More

Agri-Chem Says Thanks For 2019 With Ham Day

Several farmers and friends of Agri-Chem turned out Friday to let the service arm of Hopkinsville Elevator say thank you. Agri-chem hosted their annual Country Ham Day Friday at the Western Kentucky State Fairgrounds convention center, with...Read More

Garden Corner – Deer-Proofing Landscapes

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Deer-Proofing Landscapes Winter and early spring can be tough on landscape plants, especially those within the sights of a hungry deer population. Damage can also occur from bucks rubbing trees...Read More

Private Pesticide Applicator Training Coming Up In 2020

Farmers who need to renew private pesticide application licenses will have plenty of opportunities after January 1....Read More