News Archive: Crops
New UK study could help fight food insecurity

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 20, 2023
A University of Kentucky researcher is leading a study that could help combat food insecurity.
16th annual Pastures Please!! Workshop set for Feb. 6 in Lexington

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 12, 2023
The workshop will focus on pasture management following a drought year.
Bruce and Jeremy Benson receive UK Wheat Service Award

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 10, 2023
Webster County grain farmers Bruce and Jeremy Benson have been named the 2023 University of Kentucky Wheat Science Group’s Service Award recipients.
C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By
Aimee Nielson
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Published on Dec. 19, 2022
C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.
UK Wheat Science Group winter meeting Jan. 5
University of Kentucky Wheat specialists will discuss current topics at the annual UK Winter Wheat Meeting Jan. 5.
A year after the tornado, UK Research and Education Center looks back, pushes forward

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 8, 2022
The UKREC is still in recovery mode, but programs and research continue.
Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference Jan. 3-4

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 8, 2022
The 2023 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference will have something for all commercial fruit and vegetable producers.
Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2022
Economists predicted the Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion.
Backgrounding course for feeder cattle producers is Dec. 15-16

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 22, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer a two-day program aimed at background producers who want to gain knowledge through classroom and hands-on learning experiences.
2023 Kentucky Crop Health Conference registration opens Nov. 1

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 24, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is committed to educating agricultural industry professionals about integrated pest management. In 2023, UK CAFE will offer the inaugural Kentucky Crop Health Conference.