News Archive: Crops
2014 wheat harvest has mixed outcomes
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 3, 2014
The wheat harvest did not go as expected for some Kentucky farmers.
Dry pattern starting to stress Kentucky corn crop

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 27, 2014
Many areas are an inch or more below normal rainfall for the past 30 days.
UK professor’s Nicaraguan study shows environmental lessons learned
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 23, 2014
A UK professor is in Nicaragua, studying agriculture's effect on the environment.
Turf managers can help winter-damaged bermudagrass rebound
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 9, 2014
Bermudagrass had a tough time this winter but may recover this summer.
Master Grazer Program hosts Eastern Kentucky field day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 4, 2014
Producers can learn how to make better use of their pastures at this daylong event.
UK researchers plant hemp
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 27, 2014
Scientists with the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment planted the first industrial hemp research trials in many decades at Spindletop Research Farm.
Lessons learned from a winter of discontent

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 23, 2014
Does the arrival of warm weather put beef producers over the hump?
Kachroos’ labs make discovery in plant disease resistance
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 14, 2014
UKAg plant pathologists Aardra and Pradeep Kachroo make another important discovery in plant disease resistance.
It’s haymaking season
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 13, 2014
Cutting hay now will ensure good quality and yield.
UK Cooperative Extension celebrates 100 years
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 5, 2014
The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary throughout the year.