News Archive: UKREC
University of Kentucky Research and Education Center celebrates 100 years of better pastures
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Jennifer Elwell
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As the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton marks its centennial, the agricultural station celebrates its role in revolutionary forage research and extension that has transformed livestock grazing in the Commonwealth and beyond.
Celebrating 100 years of beef research and extension at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center
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Jordan Strickler
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The UKREC beef research has become critical to producers both inside and outside the Commonwealth. The Princeton-based program has served beef cattle producers in Western Kentucky and beyond through improved forages, genetics and herd management strategies.
Drone certification: level-up with KATS workshop and exam
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Jennifer Elwell
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Agricultural drone pilots can prepare and test for certification during summer workshop through Kentucky Agricultural Training School in Madisonville.
Charge up your skills at the 2025 Electric Fencing School
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Jennifer Elwell
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The Master Grazer Electric Fencing School on June 3 will provide design fundamentals and hands-on installation and troubleshooting sessions.
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.
‘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.
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.
