Warm winter could affect tall fescue toxicosis in broodmares

By Krista Lea
Published on Feb. 8, 2017

This winter's mild weather is likely the cause of higher than average concentrations of a toxic substance in tall fescue called ergovaline that has been observed in Central Kentucky.

Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs

Published on Feb. 6, 2017

After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.

UK Department of Veterinary Science launches new websites

By Jenny Evans
Published on Jan. 24, 2017

The three new websites will help clients find the information they need quicker and easier.

Conference to take a fresh approach to alfalfa, stored forages

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 18, 2017

The conference is Feb. 21.

Small Ruminant Grazing Conference set for Feb. 18 in Elizabethtown

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 13, 2017

This year's conference is in Elizabethtown at the Hardin County Cooperative Extension office.

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment inducts 2017 Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Published on Jan. 6, 2017

The college adds four to its Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

Getting through winter cold can be stressful for farm animals

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 4, 2017

Fresh water, dry bedding and giving animals shelter from the wind are vital to lessening the blow of a cold, wet winter.

UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Dec. 20, 2016

Registration is open for the January events.

UK to host tall fescue pasture renovation workshop

By Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 19, 2016

The workshop will help livestock and forage producers learn how to renovate their tall fescue pastures.

2016 Kentucky net farm income likely to hit lowest level since 2010

Published on Dec. 1, 2016

Kentucky net farm income is expected to dip to less than $1.5 billion in 2016, down from $1.7 billion in 2015 and potentially its lowest level since 2010.