News Archive: Research
Irrigation study fulfills a need for Kentucky farmers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2013
Two UK Cooperative Extension interns spent the summer researching irrigation feasibility in an area of the state that took the brunt of the 2012 drought.
UK student enriches research at Cornell
By
Carl Nathe
Published on Aug. 15, 2013
A college undergraduate spent her summer conducting experiments on apple viruses as a part of Cornell's Summer Research Scholars program.
Students learning real-world science with help of UKAg researcher
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 13, 2013
A UK research scientist leads a group of young men from Lexington in exploring the important role of insects in the environment.
UK's Appalachian Ties, Land Grant Mission Transforms Indonesian Community
Published on Aug. 9, 2013
UK research helps take bite out of mosquitoes in backyards
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 6, 2013
A UK entomologist is looking at the effectiveness of various mosquito control products and methods.
UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center
Published on Aug. 1, 2013
The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.
Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 25, 2013
A UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study examined industrial hemp’s true potential as a viable crop in Kentucky.
Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange offers hands-on learning

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 17, 2013
Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange is in Indiana for 2013.
UK research breaking down production barriers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 16, 2013
UK Ag researchers hope their study leads to increase yields for Kentucky farmers.
UK Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day and Irrigation Forum Aug. 1
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 3, 2013
UK specialists will address timely topics at both events.