UK professor wins prestigious award, recognizing decades of dedication to soil physics

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 20, 2024

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment professor was awarded one of the most prestigious recognitions in soil science, building on a distinguishable career of advancing innovative research and helping more farmers.

UK Food as Health Alliance receives inaugural grant from the American Heart Association

By Grace Sowards
Published on Feb. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky receives a grant supporting partnerships and collaborative research advancing how an individual’s diet can affect all aspects of their life, including their mental and physical health.

Kentucky SBDC and SKED awarded grant to boost childcare services in the state

By Ryan Ferguson
Published on Feb. 14, 2024

A grant for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED), will help advance childcare resources for moderate-income households and women entrepreneurs' families in Kentucky.

Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program unveils 14th class

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 14, 2024

KALP provides young farmers and individuals working in agriculture-related fields in Kentucky with intensive leadership development experience.

Kentucky's premier turfgrass conference opens registration

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 13, 2024

The UK Turfgrass Program’s Annual Turf & Landscape Short Course has been a turfgrass staple for almost half a century.

UK alum, fourth-generation Black farmer stays connected through MANRRS

By Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 9, 2024

First-generation graduate, fourth-generation African American farmer and former University of Kentucky football student athlete Sylvester Miller II remains connected to his alma mater through MANRRS - Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences.

UK land-grant engagement announces award recipients, advancing Kentucky through collaboration

By Hayley Pierce and
Published on Feb. 7, 2024

University of Kentucky Office of Land-grant Engagement awards grant funding for nine innovative projects, providing Kentucky with the knowledge and skills in improving their lives and communities.

University of Kentucky scientists develop eco-friendly magnet to battle microplastics

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 6, 2024

A multi-college study will help rid waters of harmful plastics, resulting in a transformative pathway for decreasing pollution in the world’s aquatic ecosystem.

DISCUS Academy, training leaders in distilling now hosted by the University of Kentucky

By Grace Sowards
Published on Feb. 2, 2024

A collaborative effort between the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, the DISCUS Academy is an opportunity for stakeholders in the distilled spirits industry to reassess their business leadership skills.

17th annual Pastures Please!! set for March 5

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 31, 2024

Pastures Please!! was initiated in 2007 to deliver relevant and actionable information to horse owners.