News Archive: Crops
UK scientists outline hemp research needs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 3, 2017
UK scientists discuss top hemp research priorities in a recent article in Trends in Plant Science.
McCulley named chair of UK Plant and Soil Sciences
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 29, 2017
McCulley becomes chair Jan. 1.
Soybean producers needed for UK studies
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2017
Researchers are studying issues in soybeans including field management, insects and weeds.
UK Wheat Field School to get growers ready to plant
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 23, 2017
The field school is Sept. 13 at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.
Kentucky Small Grain Growers invest $785,000 in UK Grain and Forage Center for Excellence and related research
Published on Aug. 17, 2017
This amount will be added to the Center’s goal of raising $15 million to be matched by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund.
Extension to host second indoor aquaculture program
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 15, 2017
The event is Sept. 16 at the Kentucky State University Aquaculture Research Center.
UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program benefits students, farms
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 8, 2017
A student internship proves to be a valuable learning experience for students and provides a service to the horse industry.
UK Hemp Field Day Sept. 9, in conjunction with national conference
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 7, 2017
Field day attendees can take a walking tour of UK's hemp research plots.
UK research seeks to quantify cover crop benefits
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 28, 2017
Cover crops control soil erosion, but they may have additional benefits to the soil and subsequent crops. University researchers are seeking and quantifying those benefits.
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation Donates $1 Million to UK's Grain and Forage Center of Excellence
Published on Jul. 27, 2017
The money will go toward two specific projects at the center.