News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
Interactive Crop Scouting Clinic provided for new and experienced agriculturalists on May 15
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Jennifer Elwell
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Kentucky Agriculture Training School workshop participants will learn to identify diseases, growth stages, weeds and nutrition deficiencies.
University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts Wheat Field Day 2025 on May 13
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Jennifer Elwell
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Wheat growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to learn the latest production recommendations and market updates in Princeton, while celebrating UKREC’s centennial year.
UK Research and Education Center celebrates 100 years of environmental innovation
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Jennifer Elwell
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The University of Kentucky’s experiment station in Princeton celebrates its global impact on sustainable agriculture and the Kentucky farmers who drive and adopt these practices on Earth Day.
University of Kentucky faculty recognized for advancing research and extension in agriculture
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Christopher Carney
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment honored faculty members for their dedication to excellence in science, research and extension programs.
2025 Kentucky Beginning Grazing School suited for all experience levels
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Jennifer Elwell
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Grazers will be given hands-on demonstrations to develop and improve sustainable livestock grazing systems.
‘Good fences make good neighbors’: Kentucky Spring Fencing Schools perfect for agriculturalists, homeowners
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Jennifer Elwell
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Farmers, hobbyists and agricultural professionals will have two opportunities this spring to learn about farm fencing basics and new innovations.
University of Kentucky encourages on-farm conservation through conversations at One Good Idea Shop Talks
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Jennifer Elwell
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Farmer participation in multi-state extension effort grows as webinars provide an impartial place to discuss adoption of soil and water saving practices.
Corn rootworm’s secret weapon: How a genetic ‘pause’ helps a billion-dollar pest survive winter
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Jordan Strickler
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New research spearheaded by the University of Kentucky could help farmers and the agriculture industry save billions of dollars annually.
Kentucky High School Crop Scouting Competition registration open through April 10
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Jennifer Elwell
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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
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky crop experts will provide control options for this problematic weed species in corn, soybeans and wheat.
