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May 21, 2020 - 2020 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium moves online

May 20, 2020 - KY grain producers should scout their fields for crop damage

May 20, 2020 - First-generation students can find support to overcome obstacles

May 19, 2020 - UK dietetic students, professors come up with innovative ways to make internships work during COVID-19 pandemic

May 18, 2020 - UK study shows promise for drone fungicide applications

May 18, 2020 - Melissa Molho-Medina wins UK inclusive excellence award

May 13, 2020 - Coyne receives UK Graduate School's Sturgill Award

May 11, 2020 - UK study shows tasseling applications of foliar fungicides may provide the greatest benefits

May 8, 2020 - UK specialist offers strategies for dairy farmers in case of pandemic-induced demand drop

May 7, 2020 - Extension offers information for H-2A workers to keep agriculture operations safe, healthy and running during pandemic

May 7, 2020 - La oficina de Extensión ofrece información a los trabajadores H-2A para mantener las operaciones agrícolas seguras, saludables y funcionando durante la pandemia

May 7, 2020 - Sophie Beavin Honored as Student Employee of the Year

May 7, 2020 - Kentucky Small Business Development Center receives $2.4 million CARES Act grant

May 6, 2020 - UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Alumni Association welcomes new grads in unique way

May 6, 2020 - Gardeners beware; late frosts in the forecast for much of the state

May 6, 2020 - UK entomologist offers information about the “murder hornet”

May 5, 2020 - For graduating senior, path to Google went through UK

May 4, 2020 - UK Extension’s Healthy at Home newsletter available in Spanish

May 4, 2020 - El boletín Saludable en Casa del Servicio de Extensión de la Universidad de Kentucky está disponible en español

May 1, 2020 - Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Cooperative Extension team to advise businesses through pandemic

April 30, 2020 - UK Students Recognized as 1st Social Media Ambassadors

April 30, 2020 - Kentucky wheat in advanced growth stages may have significant freeze damage

April 27, 2020 - UK to host Virtual Wheat Field Day

April 24, 2020 - Meat scientists answer COVID-19-related consumer questions

April 24, 2020 - Extension Homemakers contributing to safety of their communities

April 22, 2020 - UK specialist offers soybean planting tips to maximize yields

April 21, 2020 - UK alumni veterinarians adapting to COVID-19 challenges

April 21, 2020 - UK’s Superfund Research Center Receives $8.7 Million

April 20, 2020 - Earth Day celebrates 50th anniversary amid a pandemic

April 20, 2020 - Megan Andrews bags the win in “Bag the Doo” student logo competition

April 20, 2020 - UK Experts Weigh In on Trends That Will Define the Decade: Farm-to-Table and Local Food Sourcing

April 20, 2020 - Southern agricultural economists explain COVID-19 legislation, offer resources for producers

April 17, 2020 - Plan ahead for equine feed needs, but not too far ahead

April 16, 2020 - 4-H agents partnering with teachers on ‘home work’

April 16, 2020 - Kentucky 4-H summer camping program suspended for 2020

April 15, 2020 - UK Faculty Band Together, Acquire More Than 6,500 Masks for UK HealthCare

April 14, 2020 - Extension staff, volunteers assemble face shields, sew masks for Kentucky’s health care industry

April 13, 2020 - Cattle market swings still prevail in volatile COVID-19 economy

April 13, 2020 - 4-H’s 1,000 Cranes Project offers international message of hope

April 9, 2020 - Ten heifers awarded for 21st annual Dustin Worthington “I Love Cows” Memorial Contest

April 9, 2020 - UK entomology student recording, evaluating state’s tick population

April 8, 2020 - Proper grain bin management saves lives

April 8, 2020 - No shortage in U.S. meat supply amid pandemic

April 7, 2020 - Kentucky cattle producers finding alternate ways of purchasing bulls while social distancing

April 7, 2020 - FCS Extension offers webinars featuring practical ways to stay healthy during pandemic

April 3, 2020 - UK forestry extension offers weekly webinar ‘From the Woods Today’

April 2, 2020 - Extension readily offers assistance with local food distribution programs

March 31, 2020 - UK’s James B. Beam Institute providing sanitizer to health care workers, manufacturing instructions to spirits industry

March 30, 2020 - UK entomologist says urban pest control still important during pandemic

March 30, 2020 - Think before you flush, and other tips for protecting yourself and Kentucky’s water resources

March 27, 2020 - “Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays” bring spring into your home

March 27, 2020 - UK Forage Extension YouTube videos can help producers work through issues this spring

March 26, 2020 - Public-private partnership helps to shore up local farms during these uncertain times

March 26, 2020 - Planning for emergencies is the best practice for cattle producers

March 25, 2020 - 4-H encourages youth gardening; offers resources

March 24, 2020 - Support and resilience could be bright lining to dark business cloud

March 23, 2020 - UK livestock specialists say people can learn important lessons from animals in tough times

March 23, 2020 - Programming in packages: Extension agents reaching clients through innovative ways during pandemic

March 23, 2020 - Ag's David McNear named 'Great Teacher'

March 19, 2020 - Agriculture plays important role in Western Kentucky economic development initiative

March 18, 2020 - Daniel Wilson named director of UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability

March 17, 2020 - UK ag economist says cattle markets volatile amidst COVID-19 uncertainties

March 13, 2020 - Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway for Central Kentucky

March 13, 2020 - ‘Great Teacher’ Lou Hirsch Inspires Next Generation of Leaders with Pop Culture, Relatable Content

March 12, 2020 - CANCELLED: UK KATS to host workshop on drones and planters

March 10, 2020 - In-person portion of Universities Fighting World Hunger 15th Anniversary Summit canceled

March 9, 2020 - UK ranked one of best affordable bachelor’s degrees in horticulture

March 9, 2020 - UK part of national effort to use big data to combat catastrophes

March 5, 2020 - UK’s Superfund Research Center Connects with Community for a Healthier Kentucky

March 4, 2020 - Revenue protection insurance favors corn for second straight year

March 4, 2020 - McNear, Hirsch named UK Great Teachers

March 3, 2020 - UK to host four regional fencing schools in 2020

March 2, 2020 - UK freshman named Agriculture Future of America ambassador

March 2, 2020 - Considerations for potential hemp producers

February 27, 2020 - Independent Stave Company and the Boswell family give $1 million for spirits maturation warehouse at UK

February 26, 2020 - UK Launches Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition and Culinary Medicine

February 26, 2020 - POSTPONED: Fragipan field day to feature Kentucky producer’s farm

February 24, 2020 - CANCELED: UK to host Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop March 19

February 24, 2020 - CAFE team downing bananas, resting up in prep for DanceBlue

February 21, 2020 - UK to host KATS Green-up Workshop March 5

February 18, 2020 - UK research shows how to build more effective monarch butterfly gardens

February 14, 2020 - University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science responds to Nocardioform placentitis

February 12, 2020 - Registration open for UK High School Crop Scouting Competition

February 10, 2020 - IPM Training School returns to Princeton

February 7, 2020 - UK’s Rosalind Harris inducted into the George Washington Carver Hall of Fame

February 6, 2020 - UK researchers advancing cover crop knowledge

February 4, 2020 - A small-grain value chain comes full circle at UK

February 3, 2020 - UK to host irrigation workshop

January 29, 2020 - Mid-South Stocker Conference gives cattle producers tools to succeed in a new decade

January 28, 2020 - UPDATE: Student design competition for UK stormwater deadline pushed back

January 27, 2020 - Kentucky Climate Consortium empowers Kentuckians to be environmental stewards

January 27, 2020 - Kentucky Maple Day bubbles up Feb. 1

January 27, 2020 - UK Distilling, Wine and Brewing students learn about the art and career potential of blending in the spirits industry

January 27, 2020 - Could Drones Save Cows? Why UK Research Team Thinks So

January 24, 2020 - UK celebrates 28 years of partnership with Lloyd’s of London

January 23, 2020 - UK KATS to host first workshop of 2020 in February

January 22, 2020 - UK Cooperative Extension announces regional directors

January 17, 2020 - UK CSA registration opens Jan. 24

January 15, 2020 - Wendroth named president of Soil Science Society of America

January 14, 2020 - Woodland Stewards webinar series helps landowners improve forest health

January 13, 2020 - Collaboration between UK colleges results in fine arts specialist

January 13, 2020 - UK to host Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit

January 10, 2020 - College of Agriculture, Food and Environment inducts latest class of distinguished alumni

January 8, 2020 - Hancock receives UK Wheat Service Award

Audio

May 18, 2020 - From the Ground Up - Backyard pollinators (audio)

May 11, 2020 - From the Ground Up - Carpenter bees (audio)

May 4, 2020 - From the Ground Up - The summer vegetable garden (audio)

April 27, 2020 - From the Ground Up - Gardening practices (audio)

April 20, 2020 - From the Ground Up - Preparing the vegetable garden (audio)

April 13, 2020 - From the Ground Up - Spring lawn care (audio)

April 6, 2020 - From the Ground Up - COVID 19 food safety concerns (audio)

January 27, 2020 - Hunter, Elswick featured on UK at the Half

Video

April 29, 2020 - UK hosting virtual wheat field day (video)

April 21, 2020 - UK alumni veterinarians adapting to COVID 19 (video)

April 8, 2020 - Proper grain bin management saves lives (video)

April 2, 2020 - Stay active during COVID 19 (video)

March 31, 2020 - UK's Beam Institute provides sanitizer to healthcare workers (video)

March 16, 2020 - Inaugural UK-James B. Beam Industry Conference a success (video)

February 5, 2020 - UK small grain value-chain comes full circle (video)

January 23, 2020 - Maple Syrup Day (video)