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Dr. Kirk W. Pomper Named Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science

June 6, 2025

The 鶹ֱ (KSU) Pawpaw Program recently published a landmark article in the high-impact journal, HortScience, titled, “Impact of Self- and Cross-pollination on Fruit and Seed Set in Pawpaw in Kentucky.” The 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...

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鶹ֱ Celebrates Grand Opening of New Hay Testing Lab in Barren County

May 30, 2025

Glasgow, KY – On May 29, 2025, 鶹ֱ 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...

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KSU Team Begins New Research on Reclaimed Coal Mine Site in Eastern Kentucky

May 27, 2025

A team of 鶹ֱ (KSU) 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 KSU's ongoing efforts to promote ecological restoration and sustainable land management. The expedition occurred on May 13 and was led by Dr. Kirk Pomper, professor of horticulture, and Dr. Manish...

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From Kentucky to China: KSU Signs New MOU with Guangzhou Huali College, Forging New Opportunities

May 23, 2025

On Thursday, May 22, 鶹ֱ (KSU) and Guangzhou Huali College from China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), opening up new possibilities for collaboration between the two institutions. “At 鶹ֱ, we strive to prepare our students to enter the everchanging global workforce by providing dynamic experiential learning opportunities and experiences,” said KSU President, Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo...

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