Consumption of raw milk has been increasing across the country in recent years. But in some states like Kentucky, direct-to-consumer sales are illegal — leading some farmers to find a legal, though unregulated, means of meeting demand.
How Kentucky’s unregulated raw milk industry bypasses oversight Read More »
Under a state program, some Kentucky commercial fishermen are using “experimental” tools and methods to capture thousands of pounds of Asian Carp at a time. One western Kentucky fishing crew is seeing results.
Kentucky fishermen reeling in results under ‘experimental’ program combatting Asian carp Read More »
As hellbender salamander populations continue to decline, university researchers have new ideas on how to find them in Kentucky.
UK hellbender study uses new detection method to find salamander habitats Read More »
For thousands of years, pearls have been a prized gemstone used to craft jewelry and other adornments. But North America has just one freshwater pearl farm that cultivates the shiny objects, located at Kentucky Lake in western Tennessee.
How Tennessee became home to North America’s only freshwater pearl farm Read More »
The sounds of beating drums and bells adorning Native American dancers could be heard throughout Hopkinsville’s Trail of Tears Commemorative Park this past weekend as thousands gathered for an annual celebration of Indigenous culture.
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce says the state could help more residents enter the workforce — and boost one of the nation’s lowest workforce participation rates — by addressing ballooning costs for child care and access to those services.
