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DISCUS Academy, training leaders in distilling now hosted by the University of Kentucky
By
Grace Sowards
Published on Feb. 2, 2024
A collaborative effort between the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, the DISCUS Academy is an opportunity for stakeholders in the distilled spirits industry to reassess their business leadership skills.
17th annual Pastures Please!! set for March 5
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 31, 2024
Pastures Please!! was initiated in 2007 to deliver relevant and actionable information to horse owners.
UK extension agents help with water shortage relief efforts in Clinton County
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 26, 2024
University of Kentucky extension agents are working with local agencies to distribute water to local producers’ livestock in Clinton County, Ky. — addressing the recent water shortage emergency due to freezing temperatures.
UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program, focusing on real-world problem-solving through extension
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024
A new UK Master's program will help agriculture economics students obtain out-of-the-classroom experience by integrating extension in the curriculum.
UK’s Winter Wheat Meeting builds on successful year for Kentucky farmers
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024
On Feb 1, experts discuss best practices and industry updates during the Winter Wheat Meeting — an annual conference that has become a staple for Kentucky’s wheat growers.
UK hosting second annual Equines & Endophytes Workshop Jan. 31
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 24, 2024
Endowed scholarship to support students from two Kentucky counties pursue agriculture education at UK
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 24, 2024
The new Charles H. Futrell Endowed Scholarship will financially support students from Trigg and Clinton counties who want to pursue agricultural education at the University of Kentucky.
Beam Conference early bird registration rate deadline approaching; new speakers announced
By
Grace Sowards
Published on Jan. 22, 2024
The early registration deadline is Jan. 24 for the fifth-annual conference, featuring three days of learning across key topics including sustainability, technical research and diversity within the bourbon industry.
Get started in the hay business at the Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 22, 2024
The 2024 Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference, "Getting Started in the Hay Business," is at the Warren County Extension Office in Bowling Green on Feb 8.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Kentucky: UK specialists urge vigilance to protect poultry from bird flu
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024
Bird flu is a concern for the state’s largest agriculture commodity contributor.