News Archive: Crops
U.S. agriculture: Intensification has reduced impact on climate change
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 22, 2013
When it comes to producing greenhouse gases, it turns out agriculture is not the bad guy some think it is.
UK to host early bird meetings
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 22, 2013
UK specialists will offer information to get grain crop producers ready for next growing season at three locations in Western Kentucky.
Plant pathologist keeps growers alerted to downy mildew risk
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 8, 2013
A UK plant pathologist is part of a regional effort to help minimize damage to cucurbits from downy mildew.
Kentucky Grazing Conference to focus on improved grazing practices
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 26, 2013
The Kentucky Grazing Conference is Oct. 10.
Prepare now to speed up wheat planting
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 23, 2013
Preparing for wheat planting now can save farmers precious time in the coming month.
Eastern Kentucky farmers' market making a difference

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 20, 2013
Sometimes finding fresh produce in Eastern Kentucky is difficult.
Time to repair, establish home lawns
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 19, 2013
Now is the best time of year to seed or reseed home lawns.
UK researchers studying ways to better manage apple disease
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 18, 2013
UK researchers have made some interesting findings about a common apple disease.
Beginning Farmer Conference coming Oct. 5

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 18, 2013
Conference offers a networking opportunity for new farmers.
Insecticide application timing vital to native bee conservation
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 12, 2013
UK researchers are studying ways to safely use insecticides so they have little effects on native pollinators.