FCS3-646: Food Allergens: Alpha-Gal

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason | May. 1, 2025 (New)

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as red meat allergy, is a condition that results in an allergic reaction to some animal products after a tick bite. Lone star ticks are the species most associated with AGS in the United States. A bite from one of these ticks may cause a person to develop an allergic reaction to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, a sugar molecule found in the meat of some mammals. Those mammals include cows, pigs, and lambs, or what we commonly think of as red meat. The name alpha-gal comes from the name of the sugar that causes the allergic reaction. Alpha-gal syndrome is becoming increasingly more common. As it does, we continue to see that it causes different symptoms and severities in people.

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ID-281: 2024 Kentucky Organic Small Grains Survey

Lauren Brzozowski, Ayla Koehler, Yoko Kusunose | May. 1, 2025 (New)

The number of organic farms and acreage doubled in Kentucky between 2016 and 2021. During that time, the number of farms grew from 100 to 207, and acreage increased from 10,255 to 20,467, according to the 2016 and 2021 USDA NASS Certified Organic Surveys. However, only 12 farms produced organic small grains, including wheat, rye, barley, and oats, in that same period. A survey by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension in 2007 reported that organic growers found growing wheat and oats organically to be “easy” or “easy to moderate” but did not identify specific areas for further research, Extension programs or education on grain crops. In this publication, we report results from a survey of current and prospective organic grain growers in Kentucky and the surrounding region to better understand the current challenges and opportunities for local organic small grain production for human food and animal feed or forage.

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FCS3-564: Gluten-Free: Is It for Me?

Anna Cason, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | May. 1, 2025 (Minor Revision)

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Known for giving baked goods their fluffiness, gluten is frequently found in cereals, breads, pastas, and other bakery items. Gluten can also be found in other foods, such as salad dressings, canned foods, sauces, seasonings, and soups. Malted alcoholic beverages such as beer, porter, stout, and pilsner also contain gluten, due to the barley content. Oats do not contain gluten naturally; however, oats are commonly milled and processed in the same facility as wheat. This contamination is harmless for most people but is dangerous to individuals experiencing gluten sensitivity. There are many causes for experiencing symptoms after eating gluten-containing foods. Three of them are celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and a wheat allergy.

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PR-863: Overview of Kentucky Wheat Yield Contests, 2015–2024

Mohammad Shamim, Chad Lee | Apr. 24, 2025 (New)

The Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest is organized and administered by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. It is heavily supported by the Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association and several agribusinesses. Farmers are required to harvest a minimum of three (3) acres, all in Kentucky, from a continuously planted area with four straight sides. Reasonable variations are acceptable on the shape of the area harvested. Yields are harvested, weighed on certified scales, and corrected to 13.5% grain moisture to convert to bushels per acre. The County Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension Agent or designated representative is responsible for supervising and verifying the yield check and the agronomic data.

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PR-864: Overview of Kentucky Corn Yield Contests, 2019–2024

Mohammad Shamim, Chad Lee | Apr. 24, 2025 (New)

The Kentucky Corn Yield Contest is organized and administered by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. The Kentucky Corn Yield Contest aims to identify management practices that enhance corn yields across the state. It is heavily supported by the Kentucky Corn Growers Association and several agribusinesses.

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FOR-181: The Basics of Trap Selection for Furbearers and Mammalian Pests

Jonathan Matthews, Matthew Springer, Stacy White | Apr. 22, 2025 (New)

Trapping is an important tool for wildlife management and is regularly used by wildlife biologists, farmers, trappers and private landowners to aid in endangered species protection, mitigation of human-wildlife conflicts, provide materials for fur and associated industries, and disease control. Since the tool is applied to a wide variety of wildlife species and situations, traps for wildlife come in a variety of sizes and styles depending on the target wildlife species and the situation in which the trap is needed.

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NEP-245: Growing Your Own: Onions

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | Apr. 18, 2025 (New)

Onions are a popular garden vegetable used in countless recipes. They are planted early in spring and harvested in mid to late summer.

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FSHE-17: Asparagus: Choosing, Storing, Preparing, and Enjoying

Anna Cason, Sandra Bastin | Apr. 17, 2025 (Minor Revision)

Asparagus is nutritious and delicious. It is available fresh, frozen, and canned meeting budget, preference, and accessibility needs. Asparagus supports our health in many ways. Consider the points below when choosing, storing, and preparing your asparagus so you can enjoy it in a variety of ways all year-long.

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FSHE-12: Potatoes: Choosing, Storing, Preparing, and Enjoying

Anna Cason, Sandra Bastin | Apr. 15, 2025 (Revised)

Potatoes are nutritious and versatile. They can be prepared in a variety of ways. Potatoes also support our health. They are often found fresh, frozen, and canned. Consider the points below when choosing, storing, and preparing your potatoes so you can enjoy them and reap the benefits.

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4NF-1OLP: Adopt-a-Kentucky-Tree

Ashley Osborne | Apr. 8, 2025 (New)

This lesson focuses on the importance of community trees. Using the Urban Forest Initiative’s (UFI) Adopt-a-Kentucky-Tree program youth will learn about the basics of tree identification, tree measurement, environmental and social benefits of trees, and creative writing skills relating to trees.