New UK study could help fight food insecurity

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 20, 2023

A University of Kentucky researcher is leading a study that could help combat food insecurity.

Bruce and Jeremy Benson receive UK Wheat Service Award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 10, 2023

Webster County grain farmers Bruce and Jeremy Benson have been named the 2023 University of Kentucky Wheat Science Group’s Service Award recipients.

UK researchers finding ways to make crops more prolific, saving farmers money

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 22, 2022

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers could be onto something big for maximizing crop efficiency and reducing nitrogen applications, saving farmers money.

2023 Kentucky Crop Health Conference registration opens Nov. 1

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 24, 2022

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is committed to educating agricultural industry professionals about integrated pest management. In 2023, UK CAFE will offer the inaugural Kentucky Crop Health Conference.

Fall Grazing Conference to focus on profitable grazing systems

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 29, 2022

Cattle producers have two opportunities this fall to learn more about profitable grazing systems, the Kentucky Fall Grazing Conference Oct. 26 in Leitchfield and Oct. 27 in Winchester.

UK to host first in-person Hemp Field Day since 2019

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Aug. 17, 2022

UK researcher earns national recognition for innovative soil research

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 23, 2022

Hanna Poffenbarger centers her professional work around soil management for climate-friendly agriculture. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research recently rewarded Poffenbarger for her work improving soil quality.

UK researchers working with Salk Institute to develop more resilient plants

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 16, 2022

Eight inducted into UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Published on Feb. 25, 2022

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will induct eight former students into the 2022 Hall of Distinguished Alumni tonight. The alumni will be honored for their meaningful contributions to the commonwealth, the nation and the world. 

No-tillage agriculture: A legacy born in Kentucky

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 9, 2022