Ag impact on state, region worth billions

Published on May. 28, 2013

UK insect pest early warning system benefits producers

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 20, 2013

UK Intergrated Pest Management's early warning system is helping producers save money and is providing human health and environmental benefits.

Decision deadline nearing for risk protection programs

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 3, 2013

A UK agricultural economist says now is the time for grain farmers to start thinking about risk protection.

Forestry industry has considerable economic impact

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 1, 2013

The forestry sector added nearly $10 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2012 according to the 2012-2013 Kentucky Forestry Economic Impact Report released by the UK Dept. of Forestry.

UK Wheat Field Day is May 14

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 1, 2013

The upcoming field day will offer up-to-date information and cutting edge research regarding Kentucky wheat production.

Brazilian no-till leaders present UK with bust of Shirley Phillips

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 23, 2013

Brazilian leaders in no-till recently honored the late UK agronomist Shirley Phillips for his contributions to no-till that greatly improved agriculture in that country.

Farmers, agents air views in Washington, D.C.

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 2, 2013

Recently, 14 Kentucky farmers and UK Cooperative Extension agents traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers to talk about agricultural issues.

UK extension hosts financial resiliency conference

Published on Mar. 28, 2013

The conference will provide valuable information for those who work with financial management and education.

Researchers studying if soil amendments can lower fragipan depth

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 26, 2013

UK researchers are studying whether lowering the soil's fragipan depth can increase corn and soybean yields.

UK researchers conducting comprehensive poultry litter study

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 20, 2013

How beneficial is poultry litter? Do those benefits outweigh any potential disadvantages? UK researchers are conducting a study to find out.