UKAg's Barrett fills unique role as EPA liaison

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 15, 2015

Where does herbicide label information come from? Look no further than UKAg’s Michael Barrett, Weed Science Society of America liaison to the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs.

Producers have mixed emotions about corn and soybean harvest

By Jeff Franklin
Published on Oct. 14, 2015

The Ky. corn harvest may produce very close to state record yields for some farmers; others may see yields that are above average but not as high as expected.

Research finds soil microbes across the globe behave similarly to fertilizer additions

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 2, 2015

The study that span 25 sites and four continents found that soil microbial communities react similarly to the addition of fertilizers.

Research explores no-till tobacco production

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2015

A partnership between UK and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources promotes no-till tobacco production to growers.

UK industrial hemp research progressing in second year

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 13, 2015

Research has expanded to include all three uses of hemp.

UKAg research hopes to create more environmentally friendly lawns

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 4, 2015

UKAg researchers studying the potential benefits of white clover in lawns.

Advanced Grazing School to focus on warm-season annuals

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 6, 2015

The field day provides a more in-depth look at forage topics for producers who have attended at least one other UK grazing school.

UK research reveals potential environmental harm of nanomaterials

Published on Jun. 30, 2015

Two research papers published by UK researchers detail potential environmental concerns about nanomaterials.

UK flavonoid research shows promise for big things to come

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 2, 2015

Research at UK may help scientists fully understand the potential of flavonoids, small compounds in plant that may have big health benefits.

Interest in canola increasing in Kentucky

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 26, 2015

A UKAg grains specialist is helping farmers ramp up production.