News Archive: Sustainability
Plan ahead for equine feed needs, but not too far ahead

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 17, 2020
Due to COVID-19, horse owners may have an urge to buy more feed than usual.
No shortage in U.S. meat supply amid pandemic

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 8, 2020
With farming and meat processing deemed an essential business activity, the agriculture sector has not slowed down.
Kentucky cattle producers finding alternate ways of purchasing bulls while social distancing

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 7, 2020
Bull buyers may find remote buying is a way to expand their population of potential replacement bulls.
Think before you flush, and other tips for protecting yourself and Kentucky’s water resources
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 30, 2020
Keepers of municipal sanitary systems are urging people to think before they flush. personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste should be disposed of properly.
Agriculture plays important role in Western Kentucky economic development initiative
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 19, 2020
Four Western Kentucky extension agents are part of an economic development initiative that strives to leverage agriculture to bring economic opportunities to their area.
Independent Stave Company and the Boswell family give $1 million for spirits maturation warehouse at UK

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 27, 2020
The facility will have a 600-barrel capacity for collaboration between UK scientists and students and industry.
POSTPONED: Fragipan field day to feature Kentucky producer’s farm
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 26, 2020
The field day scheduled for March 26 will highlight annual ryegrass and soil fragipan's on Jerry Peery's Hickman County farm.
UK research shows how to build more effective monarch butterfly gardens
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 18, 2020
UK researchers find the layout has a lot to do with the effectiveness of a monarch butterfly garden.
IPM Training School returns to Princeton
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 10, 2020
During the daylong event, UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment specialists will discuss the latest research and integrated pest management techniques to manage field crops.
UK researchers advancing cover crop knowledge
Published on Feb. 6, 2020
UK researchers are part of an international group of scientists working to enhance the effectiveness of cover crop systems.