UK offers numerous online beef education opportunities for Kentucky cattle producers

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 14, 2021

UK beef faculty are reaching farmers in innovative ways during the pandemic.

Applications open for 2021 USDA internships at UK

By Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 16, 2020

The deadline to apply for a summer internship is Feb. 15.

Farmer-researcher partnerships are backbone of agricultural advances

By Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 15, 2020

Thanks to farmers who are willing to share their land for research, agriculture is advancing in fields across Kentucky. Scientists in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment engage with an extensive network of producers in all disciplines.

Horse owners should have enough hay for winter

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 10, 2020

Recent winter weather was a good reminder that many horse owners will soon be feeding more hay and need to check their supplies

Despite COVID-19, Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady to 2019 levels

By Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 4, 2020

UK agricultural economists project farm receipts will equal 2019 and net income will likely be up.

Early winter blast prompts livestock producers to think about cold months ahead

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2020

Animals have a higher requirement for energy in the colder months, which means they need high-quality grains and forages.

Hay contest helps producers improve forages, livestock

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 12, 2020

Eastern Kentucky forage and livestock producers use contest results to improve their operations and provide their livestock with higher quality hay.

Virtual education brings Cooperative Extension into Kentucky homes

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 21, 2020

Cooperative Extension agents are reaching their clients through creative ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK leads vet training to treat backyard flocks

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 16, 2020

The $230,000 grant will fund a three-year program providing online continuing education for veterinarians

UK Gluck Equine Research Center launches national survey on horses aged 15 years and older

By Alisa Herbst
Published on Oct. 15, 2020

Gluck Equine Research Center is conducting a survey to help researchers understand the needs of older horses.