News Archive: Crops
USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture director to visit campus May 6
Published on May. 2, 2016
Ramaswamy will give a seminar titled, "Perfect Storm to Nutritional Security," Friday morning in the college's Cameron Williams Hall in the Plant Sciences Building.
Plant signals travel different routes to turn on defense
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 21, 2016
The most recent study by UK plant pathologists Pradeep and Aardra Kachroo shows the pathways important chemcials use to turn on disease resistance in plants.
UK Extension helps farmer implement bale grazing
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 5, 2016
A farmer fed his cattle using a new method this winter with the help and guidance from UK Extension.
UK researchers one step closer to corn earworm control

By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Mar. 24, 2016
UK researchers one step closer to corn earworm control
UK researchers one step closer to corn earworm control
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 24, 2016
Effective corn earworm control could positively impact millions of people and many crops worldwide.
UKAg hemp harvester design shows promise

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 14, 2016
Hemp plant height makes harvest challenging.
New coalition encourages healthy eating, supports local farms
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 1, 2016
The program joins employee wellness and community supported agriculture—a true town and gown initiative that stands to benefit a great number of people.
UK specialists to give scoop on poop
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 24, 2016
Regional programs are scheduled in McLean and Henderson counties.
Conservation Conversation on Bees Comes to UK
Published on Feb. 18, 2016
Conference offers beef producers ways to capture opportunities

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 21, 2016
This year's conference is at the Cave City Convention Center.