Lou Hirsch takes the classroom beyond the textbook

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 20, 2024

From the fields to the oceans, one University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE faculty member doesn’t want his students to just memorize information; he wants them to connect the dots.

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.

Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jul. 26, 2024

A group of University of Kentucky researchers are Gatton Foundation Professors, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.

UK researcher wins award for outstanding review paper in advancing food science

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 24, 2024

A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is earning high praise for a 2021 review paper.

Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs announced, advancing Kentucky through promising research

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 13, 2024

University of Kentucky faculty researchers Alison Gustafson and Tiffany Messer are conferred as the first Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs—an award for continuing transformational research, extension efforts and programming that addresses agricultural and societal challenges. 

University of Kentucky plant pathology researcher named AAAS Fellow

By Lindsay Travis and
Published on Apr. 25, 2024

UK plant pathology researcher Pradeep Kachroo was recently named an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, a prestigious lifetime recognition within the scientific community.

Ceremonious evening recognizes alumni and friends for their excellence

By Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 1, 2024

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recognized friends and a group of distinguished alumni for their service and meaningful contributions to Kentucky and beyond at the biennial Night of Excellence event.

UK Extension agent honored with Grain Crops Science Service Award, recognizing decades of dedication

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 28, 2024

The Harrison County native Curt Judy was awarded the prestigious honor after 44 years of service to the agricultural community.

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 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.