News Archive: Sustainability
UK begins on-farm variable rate irrigation research
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 5, 2020
Results from this project could have significant impacts for Kentucky grain producers who irrigate.
UEDA Recognizes 2 UK Initiatives for ‘Best Practices in Economic Engagement’
By
Jenny Wells-Hosley
Published on Oct. 9, 2020
Two innovative College of Agriculture, Food and Environment programs have received Awards of Excellence for “transforming their campuses into engines of economic prosperity through leading edge initiatives.”
Researchers show that native milkweed cultivars planted by the public can support monarch butterflies and bees in urban gardens
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 7, 2020
UK’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits inks powerful partnership with Scotch Whisky Research Institute

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 30, 2020
The partnership will enhance stability in the spirits industry worldwide and allow the institutions to study distilled spirits together.
UK’s James B. Beam Institute prioritizing environmental stewardship

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 10, 2020
UK scientists are partnering with Beam Suntory to study water sustainability.
Pasture renovations will help horse farm implement rotational grazing
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 3, 2020
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers Virtual State Fair

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 18, 2020
Demonstrations and virtual tours on topics such as home gardening, production agriculture, forestry, equine, farm tours and 4-H activities.
Free pasture-finished beef production workshop online in August

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 4, 2020
UK’s James B. Beam Institute rallies industry partners to provide vital sanitizer during pandemic

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 22, 2020
The finished product will help health care workers continue their vital work and allow faculty, students and staff a safer return to campus.
UK research: Cover crops, no-till could slow climate change
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 14, 2020
Cover crops combined with no-till agriculture increase soil organic carbon.