UK extension agents help with water shortage relief efforts in Clinton County

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 26, 2024

University of Kentucky extension agents are working with local agencies to distribute water to local producers’ livestock in Clinton County, Ky. — addressing the recent water shortage emergency due to freezing temperatures.

UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program, focusing on real-world problem-solving through extension

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024

A new UK Master's program will help agriculture economics students obtain out-of-the-classroom experience by integrating extension in the curriculum.

UK’s Winter Wheat Meeting builds on successful year for Kentucky farmers

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024

On Feb 1, experts discuss best practices and industry updates during the Winter Wheat Meeting — an annual conference that has become a staple for Kentucky’s wheat growers.

UK hosting second annual Equines & Endophytes Workshop Jan. 31

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 24, 2024

Endowed scholarship to support students from two Kentucky counties pursue agriculture education at UK

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 24, 2024

The new Charles H. Futrell Endowed Scholarship will financially support students from Trigg and Clinton counties who want to pursue agricultural education at the University of Kentucky.

Beam Conference early bird registration rate deadline approaching; new speakers announced

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jan. 22, 2024

The early registration deadline is Jan. 24 for the fifth-annual conference, featuring three days of learning across key topics including sustainability, technical research and diversity within the bourbon industry.

Get started in the hay business at the Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 22, 2024

The 2024 Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference, "Getting Started in the Hay Business," is at the Warren County Extension Office in Bowling Green on Feb 8.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Kentucky: UK specialists urge vigilance to protect poultry from bird flu

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024

Bird flu is a concern for the state’s largest agriculture commodity contributor.

Kentucky Maple Days offers premiere maple sugaring event

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky welcomes the public Feb. 3 and 17 in discovering the world of maple syrup production across the state's farms and sugarhouses.

UK alum, No-Till agriculture pioneer recognized for decades of extension work

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 18, 2024

Serving the University of Kentucky for over 30 years as an extension agent, Rankin Powell received the Shirley Phillips No-Till Award from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.