News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
‘Pearls of wisdom’: Hardin County farmer receives 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award
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Jordan Strickler
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This year’s award recognized Richard Preston for decades of service to advancing grain crops research in Kentucky agriculture.
Field Day to showcase fragipan remediation and soil health solutions
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Jordan Strickler
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At the March 13 event, University of Kentucky researchers will feature field-based methods and solutions on fragipan soils, which impacts millions in Kentucky and beyond.
Make plans to attend the 48th Annual Kentucky Turf and Landscape Management Short Course
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Jordan Strickler
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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
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Jordan Strickler
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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
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Christopher Carney
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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
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Jordan Strickler
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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
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Christopher Carney
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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
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Jordan Strickler
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In times of drought, smart planning is essential for horse owners.
Weather extremes force Kentucky producers to rethink hay management and livestock strategy
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Jordan Strickler
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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.
Building blocks for life: UK researchers uncover how legumes select nitrogen-fixing bacterial partners
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Jordan Strickler
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The discovery offers a substantial understanding of how legumes have evolved to form specific bacterial partnerships.
