Kentucky High School Crop Scouting Competition registration open through April 10

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 11, 2025

The competition offers Kentucky high school students the opportunity to gain valuable field experience, network with peers and potentially shape their future careers in agriculture.

Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour is March 27 in Princeton, KY

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 10, 2025

University of Kentucky crop experts will provide control options for this problematic weed species in corn, soybeans and wheat.

‘Pearls of wisdom’: Hardin County farmer receives 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 25, 2025

This year’s award recognized Richard Preston for decades of service to advancing grain crops research in Kentucky agriculture.

Make plans to attend the 48th Annual Kentucky Turf and Landscape Management Short Course

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 11, 2025

The course is one of the premier turf and landscape management events in Kentucky, featuring a host of national speakers.

University of Kentucky hosts Winter Wheat Meeting Feb. 4

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 21, 2025

Hosted annually by the UK Wheat Science Group, producers from around the region visit the Winter Wheat Meeting to hear about the latest in research and production tips.

Paul Jasa honored with No-Till agriculture award for 45 years of dedication to the field

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 17, 2025

The University of Kentucky 2024 Shirley Philips No-Till award was presented to Paul Jasa, recognizing significant contributions to no-till agriculture spanning more than four decades.

Kentucky Crop Health Conference to bring local and national experts on Feb. 6

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 8, 2025

The event will provide attendees with the latest on protecting the Kentucky agricultural community with innovative pest management solutions.

UK graduate student named National Corn Growers Association Research Ambassador 

By Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 27, 2024

The National Corn Growers Association named University of Kentucky graduate student Travis Banet as a 2023-2024 Research Ambassador, one of eight students awarded nationally.

Smart feeding and planning: Tackling hay challenges for horses amid Kentucky’s drought

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 20, 2024

In times of drought, smart planning is essential for horse owners.

Weather extremes force Kentucky producers to rethink hay management and livestock strategy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 15, 2024

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment experts advise on successful livestock haying in a time of drought and hot weather.