News Archive: Crops
UK researchers make important finding in plant disease resistance
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 4, 2018
This finding brings UK plant pathologists one step closer to fully understanding the pathway that allows plants to fend off secondary infections.
Extension project helps those with limited mobility, disabilities
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2018
The project is providing fresh produce and flowers to individuals who cannot garden.
Horse farm sees success from pasture renovations
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 22, 2018
UK forage specialists helped a Lexington horse farm overcome classic symptoms of fescue toxicity with pasture renovations.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions
Published on Aug. 17, 2018
Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.
UK researcher receives $1.25 million grant to study corn anthracnose
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 6, 2018
UK plant pathologist Lisa Vaillancourt is working toward a management solution for anthracnose stalk rot.
UK scientists identify important biological marker to control insect pests
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 30, 2018
The could help RNAi technology more effective against more insect pests.
In rural Kentucky, strong demand for local foods
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 20, 2018
The local food movement is helping boost sales for Kentucky farmers markets.
UK to host Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 18, 2018
The field day is July 24 at the UKREC Farm in Princeton.
Extension to host two aquaponics programs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 18, 2018
The programs are July 20-21.
UK Field School to host Spray Clinic
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 10, 2018
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is hosting a Spray Clinic July 17 at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.