UK graduate student named National Corn Growers Association Research Ambassador 

By Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 27, 2024

The National Corn Growers Association named University of Kentucky graduate student Travis Banet as a 2023-2024 Research Ambassador, one of eight students awarded nationally.

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE, Cooperative Extension integral part of Kentucky State Fair

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 26, 2024

The 2024 Kentucky State Fair, the 120th, was held in Louisville from August 15-25.

UK colleges collaborate on unique tourism course, giving students ‘exciting’ learning experience

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 22, 2024

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky came together to offer Multimedia Storytelling for Tourism.

Military Teen Adventure Camps unites families and youth for magical, lifetime memories

By Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 21, 2024

The Kentucky Military Teen Adventure Camps (MTAC), part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky and a national 4-H program, connects military families and teens for fun, memorable outdoor adventures.

Smart feeding and planning: Tackling hay challenges for horses amid Kentucky’s drought

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 20, 2024

In times of drought, smart planning is essential for horse owners.

UK student is one step closer to dream job after KDA internship

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 20, 2024

University of Kentucky student Caroline Groth interned with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture this summer.

University of Kentucky researcher uncovers fungicide resistance threat, providing crucial findings for farmers

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 19, 2024

Repeated fungicide use can lead to less effective disease control over time, reducing yields for farmers. A multi-organizational study spearheaded by UK hopes to gain deeper insights into the issue.

UK Research, Leadership, Industry Scholars pilot program launches to inspire future agriculture leaders in Scott County

By Grace Sowards
Published on Aug. 16, 2024

The University of Kentucky hopes to accelerate agricultural workforce development across the Commonwealth with a new program called the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Research, Leadership, Industry (RLI) Scholars.

Weather extremes force Kentucky producers to rethink hay management and livestock strategy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 15, 2024

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment experts advise on successful livestock haying in a time of drought and hot weather.

Bee-ing prepared: How UK education equipped the state's new apiarist

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 13, 2024

Kentucky state apiarist Amanda Skidmore is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.