‘Invaluable information’: Extension Community Needs Assessment gathers Kentucky data, informs future programming

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 9, 2024

Results from the assessment, conducted in 2023, are now available for public access and extension use.

UK professor honored with first-ever Poultry Science Association service award, recognizing decades of dedication

By Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 8, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Pescatore, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension professor and Department of Animal and Food Sciences associate chair, is the first to receive the Poultry Science Association’s James H. Denton Distinguished Service Award.

UK faculty member helps transform agriculture and conservation with ruminant genome research

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 8, 2024

Theodore Kalbfleisch embraces an open science model, ensuring that data and results are freely accessible to the global research community.

UK distinguished alumnus, former extension specialist to be honored with museum exhibit

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 7, 2024

Ira E. Massie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and was a longtime UK Cooperative Extension specialist nicknamed “Mr. Tobacco.”

New report from University of Kentucky and Sierra Club shows nature’s healing powers for military veterans

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 7, 2024

Outdoor activities help veterans with injuries and disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

Building blocks for life: UK researchers uncover how legumes select nitrogen-fixing bacterial partners

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 5, 2024

The discovery offers a substantial understanding of how legumes have evolved to form specific bacterial partnerships.

Scott Smith tapped to lead The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 2, 2024

Former Dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Scott Smith is the new acting director of The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, a 100-acre public garden on the University of Kentucky campus.

University of Kentucky hosts regional conference for agricultural advancement, community well-being and economic growth

By Derrick Meads
Published on Aug. 1, 2024

The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Kentucky State University, hosted agricultural leaders from across the south on July 26-28.

Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 1, 2024

The Urban Forest Initiative is hoping Wayland’s revitalization is just the beginning for towns affected by Eastern Kentucky flooding.

Beam Institute hires first class of interns

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jul. 29, 2024

The eight students selected for the Beam Institute internship program have been working in the distillery on campus since June.