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Register Today for the Fifth International Pawpaw Conference
September 9 to 11, 2025 Registration for the Fifth International Pawpaw Conference is now open. The conference will be held September 9-11, 2025 in Frankfort, Kentucky. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淐ultivating Excellence: The Next Chapter in Pawpaw Development鈥� and offers a unique experience for scientists, nursery owners, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to exchange knowledge and insights on the breeding, production, and range of applicati...
Dr. Kirk W. Pomper Named Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science
The 麻豆短视频传媒 (KSU) 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...
麻豆短视频传媒 Celebrates Grand Opening of New Hay Testing Lab in Barren County
Glasgow, KY 鈥� On May 29, 2025, 麻豆短视频传媒 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 麻豆短视频传媒 (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.聽The expedition occurred on May 13 and was led by Dr. Kirk Pomper, professor of horticulture, and Dr. Manish...