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UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program, focusing on real-world problem-solving through extension

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.

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A new UK Masters agricultural economics program will integrate more out-of-the-classroom extension work into the curriculum. Photo Matt Barton.

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UK’s Winter Wheat Meeting builds on successful year for Kentucky farmers

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.

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UK hosting second annual Equines & Endophytes Workshop Jan. 31

Jan. 24, 2024

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Mare and foal in a field.

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Endowed scholarship to support students from two Kentucky counties pursue agriculture education at UK

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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.

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Charles H. Futrell in his classroom from the Clinton County High School yearbook, called the Clintonian, in 1969.

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Beam Conference early bird registration rate deadline approaching; new speakers announced

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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.

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The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opened its doors on Aug. 7, 2023. The Institute has been operating on campus since 2019.

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Get started in the hay business at the Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference

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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.

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A field of cut hay sat in front of a barn filled with large roll bales of hay.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Kentucky: UK specialists urge vigilance to protect poultry from bird flu

Jan. 19, 2024

Bird flu is a concern for the state’s largest agriculture commodity contributor.

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Chickens. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza poses a significant hazard to poultry, affecting flocks of all sizes

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Kentucky Maple Days offers premiere maple sugaring event

Jan. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky welcomes the public Feb. 3 and 17 in discovering the world of maple syrup production across the state's farms and sugarhouses.

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Kentucky Maple Days visitors can witness the syrup production process and purchase pure maple syrup and related products. Photo by Steve Patton.

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UK alum, No-Till agriculture pioneer recognized for decades of extension work

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Jan. 18, 2024

Serving the University of Kentucky for over 30 years as an extension agent, Rankin Powell received the Shirley Phillips No-Till Award from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.

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Rankin Powell recognized with this year's No-Till Award. Pictured with Dr. Rebecca McCulley, Chair of the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.

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The 5th annual Kentucky Forest Health Conference will address new invasive threats

Jan. 17, 2024

This year's conference places a special emphasis on the Spotted Lanternfly which recently made its presence known in Kentucky.

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he spotted lanternfly, whose appearance could have repercussions reverberate throughout the state, will be a primary topic of this year's Kentucky Forest Heath Conference. Photo by Getty Images.

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