2023 Mid-South Stocker Conference is Feb. 21-22 in Bowling Green

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 25, 2023

The Mid-South Stocker Conference helps operators explore ideas for efficient and healthy cattle production.

UK leads series of webinars for backyard poultry owners

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 23, 2023

In conjunction with the Universities of Wisconsin, Florida, Minnesota, The Ohio State University and Utah State University, the University of Kentucky will host 10 Zoom sessions in 2023 on everything from reproductive issues to managing poultry flocks on pasture.

16th annual Pastures Please!! Workshop set for Feb. 6 in Lexington

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 12, 2023

The workshop will focus on pasture management following a drought year.

Mix of organic and inorganic selenium may increase beef cow fertility

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 5, 2023

Selenium plays a significant role in beef cow fertility.

Arctic cold blast prompts livestock cold stress emergency

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 20, 2022

This will likely be the coldest air in Kentucky since 2015.

C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By Aimee Nielson and
Published on Dec. 19, 2022

C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.

A year after the tornado, UK Research and Education Center looks back, pushes forward

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 8, 2022

The UKREC is still in recovery mode, but programs and research continue.

Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2022

Economists predicted the Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion.

Backgrounding course for feeder cattle producers is Dec. 15-16

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 22, 2022

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer a two-day program aimed at background producers who want to gain knowledge through classroom and hands-on learning experiences.

Kentucky agriculture at Mother Nature’s mercy as drought conditions worsen, Mississippi River traffic slows

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 20, 2022

Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.