News Archive: Crops
Interest in canola increasing in Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 26, 2015
A UKAg grains specialist is helping farmers ramp up production.
UK soybean hull research gives options to Kentucky cattle farmers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 18, 2015
Research conducted over the past 20 years by a UK animal scientist has shown that cattle can safely eat grain by-products in a way that's a win-win for cattle and grain farmers.
UK plants hemp research plots
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 13, 2015
The first of this year's UK hemp research plots were planted May 14.
New UK certification program targets wine, brewing, distilling industries
By
Laura Skillman
Published on May. 6, 2015
Certificate program will prepare students for careers in a growing economic sector.
Three UK Students Win NSF Research Awards
By
Whitney Hale
Published on Apr. 30, 2015
A UKAg student is among the three award winners.
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held June 2
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Apr. 20, 2015
The field day will be at McPeek Racing's Magdalena Farm in Lexington.
Ag gone mobile
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 16, 2015
In Hopkins County, Curtis Dame is showing farmers how they can get production answers at their fingertips.
Kentucky Grazing School coming soon to Woodford County
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 15, 2015
Interested persons are encouraged to register early as participation is limited.
Collective minds address supply side of local food
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 9, 2015
ES Good Barn was the site for the Bluegrass Barn Raising, a strategy meeting of farmers, processors, and distributors for expanding the supply of local foods to institutions.