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Dr. Kirk W. Pomper Named Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science
The Kentucky State University (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...
Kentucky State University Celebrates Grand Opening of New Hay Testing Lab in Barren County
Glasgow, KY – On May 29, 2025, Kentucky State University 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...
KSU Team Begins New Research on Reclaimed Coal Mine Site in Eastern Kentucky
A team of Kentucky State University (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...
Successful End of Year Celebration
MANRRS, Promising Youth Center for Excellence, and 4-H Youth Development Center came together to commemorate the end of the school year A successful end-of-year send-off event was hosted by 2024-2025 MANRRS students from Kentucky State University (KSU). The event was held on campus to serve as a farewell to the outgoing academic year and as an opportunity for incoming agriculture students to connect with their peers before the fal...