FOR-169: Shelterwood Establishment Harvest for Upland Oaks

Jeff Stringer | April 15, 2026 (New)

The shelterwood establishment harvest (establishment cut) is one step in the shelterwood regeneration system designed to preferentially regenerate intermediate shade tolerant species like oaks.

AGR-284: Cost-Share Opportunities for Kentucky Horse Farms

Krista Lea | April 14, 2026 (New)

Horses are expensive. While this fact is unlikely to change, there are opportunities to assist farm owners in offsetting some of the costs related to horse-farm management. Common improvements that might recover costs include fencing, heavy use areas, pasture renovation, water systems, and hay storage. This publication will provide an overview of three of the most common cost-share opportunities for horse-farm owners in Kentucky and a starting point for exploring these and other programs.

AEC-104: Bourbon’s Boom: Growth, Trends, and the Role of Agriculture

Ryan Murphy, Grant Gardner, Tyler Mark, Seth DeBolt | April 1, 2026 (New)

Over the past two decades, bourbon has not only reclaimed its spot as America's native spirit but also emerged as a global symbol of craftsmanship, authenticity, and agricultural heritage. From small craft distilleries to large-scale operations, the U.S. bourbon industry has experienced tremendous growth, driven by shifting consumer preferences, policy changes, and expanding export markets. This publication explores the significant trends shaping the bourbon sector today while highlighting the deep connection between bourbon and American agriculture—particularly the farmers who grow the grains. The University of Kentucky Extension publication Distillery Grain Demand in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Ohio (AEC-103) further highlights the industry’s significance for grain producers by assessing the grain requirements of distilleries in Kentucky and neighboring states (Murphy et al. 2026).

AEC-103: Distillery Grain Demand in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Ohio

Ryan Murphy, Grant Gardner, Tyler Mark, Seth DeBolt | April 1, 2026 (New)

This article discusses the demand for grains by whiskey distilleries and estimates the amount of grain demanded in Kentucky and surrounding states. While the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) estimate grain use for food, it is difficult to assess the impact of distilleries on grain demand. The University of Kentucky Extension publication Bourbon’s Boom: Growth, Trends, and the Role of Agriculture (AEC-104) discusses the growth in bourbon (Murphy et al. 2026); however, this article delves deeper into demand and examines distilleries’ current grain requirements. This article aims to educate producers and the public on the demand for grain in Kentucky distilleries.

ID-119: Ornamental Gourd Production in Kentucky

Amanda Sears | March 31, 2026 (Major Revision)

Gourds are hard-shelled members of the Cucurbit family and are among the oldest cultivated plants. When dried, they have traditionally been used for many purposes including dippers, spoons, storage containers, bowls, musical instruments, and toys. A few types of gourds are edible if picked when immature but most are valued primarily for their beauty and used for crafts and as decorations.

FCS3-556s: Comiendo Sano Durante las Fiestas: Para personas con diabetes

Ingrid Adams | March 10, 2026 (New)

La temporada navideña suele ser un momento para celebrar y disfrutar de la compañía de amigos y familiares. Desafortunadamente, también es una época en la que la gente tiende a comer más alimentos altos en grasa y alto en calorías de lo que normalmente lo hacen. Si tienes diabetes y comes demasiado de los alimentos equivocados durante las fiestas, tu nivel de glucosa en la sangre podría subir por encima del rango objetivo. Evitar la reunión familiar o la fiesta de la oficina puede no ser una opción, pero un pensamiento cuidadoso y una buena planificación pueden ayudarte mucho a manejar tu glucosa en la sangre y aún así pasarlo bien.

FCS3-544s: La Diabetes y el Colesterol

Anna Cason, Ingrid Adams | March 10, 2026 (New)

Las personas que padecen de diabetes tienen un mayor riesgo de sufrir enfermedades cardíacas que las personas que no tienen diabetes. Este mayor riesgo está relacionado con niveles altos de colesterol en la sangre.

FCS3-613s: Por Qué Importa el Azúcar en la Sangre

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | March 10, 2026 (New)

En los últimos 15 años, el número de adultos con diabetes en Kentucky ha aumentado de 198.052 a 424.670 (1 de cada 8 adultos). Lo que es más preocupante es que casi 140.000 habitantes de Kentucky tienen diabetes y ni siquiera lo saben. Es importante entender qué es la diabetes y cómo prevenirla, porque es la séptima causa principal de muerte en Kentucky. Además, los adultos con diabetes tienen entre dos y cuatro veces más probabilidades de morir por enfermedad cardíaca, que es la segunda causa principal de muerte en Kentucky.

FCS3-549s: La Diabetes y el Equipo de Salud

Anna Cason, Ingrid Adams | March 10, 2026 (New)

La diabetes es una enfermedad que afecta a muchas partes del cuerpo, como los ojos, los riñones, los vasos sanguíneos, el corazón, las piernas y los pies. Por ello, puede resultar útil adoptar un enfoque de equipo para tratar la enfermedad. Cuando un equipo de personas trabaja en conjunto, los problemas se identifican antes y es más fácil reducir o prevenir las complicaciones de la diabetes.

FCS3-651: Hydration and Electrolytes: What Matters for Most People

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason | February 19, 2026 (New)

Hydration and electrolyte-replacement products are often marketed with buzzwords and flashy packaging. From colorful sports drinks to trendy electrolyte powders, hydration has become a hot commodity. Once thought to be important only for athletes, these products have found their way to grocery store shelves and are promoted to the general public. Why does hydration get so much attention? Do most of us, outside of intense athletic training, really need extra electrolytes? Let’s clear up the hype and learn how hydration and electrolytes work together to support everyday health and how much your body actually needs.