Kentucky ag economy remains strong, but concerns are for 2015

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2014

A 15 percent increase in livestock prices is expected to boost 2014 Kentucky agricultural cash receipts to $6B. The 2015 outlook is expected to drop back.

Producers see benefits of adding on-farm storage

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 21, 2014

Kentucky farmers find that on-farm storage is time-saving and economically effective.

UK to host Early Bird Meetings

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 17, 2014

These meetings are designed to help Kentucky grain growers get the most from their prepay dollars.

Large grain crop may call for alternative storage

Published on Oct. 7, 2014

Producers are exploring alternative storage options due to low corn prices and near-record crop yields.

Grazing conference offers cutting-edge information

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 3, 2014

Conference highlights include two grazing experts as keynote speakers.

UK grain research focuses on water

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 29, 2014

UK agronomists are helping grain producers preserve existing water resources.

UK Forestry webinar series brims with information

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 25, 2014

UK Cooperative Extension will offer a forestry webinar series from Oct. 7 through Nov. 11. The series is designed for those interested in woodland, timber and wildlife topics.

Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day honors Pelle Tree Farm

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 25, 2014

UK Cooperative Extension Service will co-sponsor The Harry and Karen Pelle Tree Farm Field Day in Taylor County at 1 p.m. EDT Oct. 2.

UK harvests hemp

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 23, 2014

UK harvested its first hemp crop in decades on Sept. 23.

Coffee research leads to successful partnership in Brazil

Published on Sep. 12, 2014

UK researchers are working with scientists in Brazil to stop the spread of coffee ringspot virus.