'Big Blue Fashion': UK agriculture students to showcase yearlong planning efforts at Color Me Kentucky fashion show

By Grace Sowards
Published on Apr. 1, 2025

Merchandising, apparel and textiles students are hosting the annual fashion show to highlight how the University of Kentucky is at the center of Kentucky fashion.

University of Kentucky names new director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 31, 2025

With more than 20 years of applicable experience, Rebecca Wilkes is taking the reins of one of the country’s most vital animal laboratories.

2025 Kentucky Beginning Grazing School suited for all experience levels

By Jennifer Elwell and
Published on Mar. 28, 2025

Grazers will be given hands-on demonstrations to develop and improve sustainable livestock grazing systems.

University of Kentucky scientists reveal new insights into the state’s water quality challenges

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 25, 2025

Contaminant runoff is a major problem for Kentucky’s waterways. One University of Kentucky professor is hoping to help change all of that.

‘Trees can strengthen communities’: Canopy Con 2025 reimagines urban green spaces and more

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 24, 2025

This year’s Canopy Con on April 24 at the Fayette County extension office brings together noted speakers from across the nation to spread their community tree canopy knowledge.

‘Good fences make good neighbors’: Kentucky Spring Fencing Schools perfect for agriculturalists, homeowners

By Jennifer Elwell and
Published on Mar. 21, 2025

Farmers, hobbyists and agricultural professionals will have two opportunities this spring to learn about farm fencing basics and new innovations.

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Update: Protecting horses and trees amid late winter conditions

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 20, 2025

While a cold winter delayed hatching for some counties, others are just now starting to reach the threshold.

‘Improving sleep all around the world’: UK alum becomes a brand leader at Tempur Sealy

By Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 19, 2025

For graduate Virginia Groppo, the University of Kentucky was the best option to get her degrees and develop her passion for brand management.

University of Kentucky encourages on-farm conservation through conversations at One Good Idea Shop Talks

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 18, 2025

Farmer participation in multi-state extension effort grows as webinars provide an impartial place to discuss adoption of soil and water saving practices.

‘Together We Grow’: University of Kentucky celebrates agriculture with video tribute, week of campus activities

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 18, 2025

National Agriculture Day, March 18, allows UK to honor its heritage, accomplishments and dedicated community working to improve agriculture.