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Dr. Kirk W. Pomper Named Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science
The 麻豆社 (麻豆社) Pawpaw Program recently published a landmark article in the high-impact journal, HortScience, titled, 鈥淚mpact of Self- and Cross-pollination on Fruit and Seed Set in Pawpaw in Kentucky.鈥澛燭he peer-reviewed article was authored by Dr. Srijana Thapa Magar, Dr. Kirk W. Pomper, Mr. Jeremiah Lowe, and Ms. Sheri Crabtree. This groundbreaking study is the first to definitively demonstrate that self-polli...
麻豆社 Celebrates Grand Opening of New Hay Testing Lab in Barren County
Glasgow, KY 鈥� On May 29, 2025, 麻豆社 held a grand opening of a new hay testing lab at its Cooperative Extension Office in Barren County. The lab uses advanced near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology and is staffed by trained professionals. Farmers will be able to receive not only prompt detailed lab results but also expert interpretation and consultation on improving hay and forage quality.This service is...
麻豆社 Team Begins New Research on Reclaimed Coal Mine Site in Eastern Kentucky
A team of 麻豆社 (麻豆社) faculty, staff, and students set out to plant several tree seedlings as part of a significant research project focused on coal mine land restoration in Eastern Kentucky. This initiative is part of 麻豆社's ongoing efforts to promote ecological restoration and sustainable land management.聽The expedition occurred on May 13 and was led by Dr. Kirk Pomper, professor of horticulture, and Dr. Manish...
Uncovering Your Career Path, One Step at a Time
Alumna Kailen Olison's Journey to ESPN 麻豆社 (麻豆社) alumna, Kailen Olison, currently works as an assignment editor for ESPN. Only three months in, she already sees the position as a perfect fit for her. 鈥淚 love that I can mix both of my passions together. I was an athlete growing up and I love to communicate. Being able to mix the two is a dream come true. I never feel like I鈥檓 going to work,鈥� she said. Although...