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College news for Feb. 5, 2012
President’s scholars
Western Kentucky University: Eric C. Smiley, son of Pat and Paul Smiley of Danville; and Maggie A. Arnold, daughter of Colby and Joan Arnold of Danville. To achieve the designation of president’s scholar, a student much...Tags: Brown University, Agriculture, McAfee, Inc., Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning
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Kentucky gearing up for new horse census
The Winchester SunA statewide horse count, the first of its kind since 1977, begins this year, and those involved will spread the word locally Tuesday. The Clark County Extension Office will host “Pastures Please!” for the first time, led by the University...Tags: Lobbying, Weather Reports, Agriculture, Weather, United Kingdom
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News briefs for Jan. 23
Environmental scholarship offered
Capital Area Master Gardeners is taking applications for a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a student majoring in horticulture, plant pathology, landscape design, botany, forestry, entomology, environmental concerns,...Tags: Agriculture, Libraries, Teaching and Learning, Forestry and Timber, Teaching and Learning
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Mild winter weather wreaking havoc with Jessamine farmers
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comThe weather outside has been anything but frightful this winter. In fact, according to Jessamine County extension agent Rob Amburgey, the mild winter might start playing havoc on certain plants. “There is some concern that some of these early...Tags: Agriculture, Pneumonia, Weather
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Stories of the year in Jessamine County
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comIt was a year of drawn-out stories in Jessamine County. Nicholasville residents and downtown business owners endured a long year of Main Street renovation; the state’s highest court considered a case of firefighter overtime pay; and the nation&...Tags: Social Issues, Festive Events, Media Industry, Laws, Music
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FDA study finding carcinogen in chicken worries chicken farmer
About a month ago, Jeannie and Doug Naselroad of Cole Road began raising chickens for eggs in their backyard.
On Tuesday, eight tetra tints (referred to as Easter chickens for their pastel eggs) played a “game of football,” as Jeannie calls...Tags: Health, Health and Medical Professionals, Food and Drug Administration, Farms, Agricultural Research and Technology
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City, suburban residents try hand at fish farming
The aquarium in the living room of Meir and Leah Lazar's Baltimore County home isn't just for decoration. The tilapia and bluegills packed into the 50-gallon glass tank are waiting their turn to wind up on dinner plates.
Out back, Meir Lazar is putting...Tags: Fishing, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Agriculture, Farms
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FDA changing course on antibiotics in livestock
Only 20% of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are given to people who are sick with bacterial infections, such as ear and urinary tract infections and pneumonia. Most of the penicillin, tetracycline and other antibiotic drugs used in this country are given...Tags: Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Agriculture, Pneumonia, Food and Drug Administration
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U.S. farmer optimism rises on harvest, profits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. farmers are more optimistic about their current and future economic situation than they were in September after profitable harvests, according to a survey-based index produced by DTN/The Progressive Farmer. Farmers rated...Tags: Agriculture, Philosophy, Monsanto Company, Religion and Belief, Agrium Incorporated
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Interim director named at NDSU
Chris Boerboom has been appointed interim director of the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Making the announcement was Ken Grafton, NDSU vice president for Agriculture and University Extension, director of the North Dakota Agricultural...Tags: Agriculture, Colleges and Universities, Conservation, Natural Resources, Natural Resources
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New Mexico scientists develop drought-tolerant alfalfa
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - With much of the Southwest struggling with drought, many ranchers and dairy farmers are having difficulty finding enough hay for their livestock and making tough choices: pay up to twice as much as last year and ship it in from...Tags: Natural Disasters, Health, Genetics, Agriculture, Chemical Industry
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Group: BLM ecological study flawed due to politics
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - An environmental group on Nov. 30 accused the U.S. Bureau of Land Management of neglecting science in favor of politics while the agency conducts six ecological studies covering millions of acres and a variety of landscapes across...Tags: Agriculture, Economic Stimulus Plan, Conservation, Trials, Natural Resources
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