UK Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day and Irrigation Forum Aug. 1

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 3, 2013

UK specialists will address timely topics at both events.

Corn crop off to a late, but good start

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 2, 2013

Spring rains may have delayed planting this season, but so far, so good for the 2013 corn crop.

Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013

On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Sophistication of Kentucky’s producers, food systems impresses visitors

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 25, 2013

Cooperative Extension agents and specialists from around the country visited Lexington recently and left with an appreciation for Central Kentucky’s farmers and food system.

Research and Education Center to host commodity-specific field days

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 12, 2013

Western Kentucky CSAs answer demand for fresh, local foods

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 11, 2013

CSA programs are thriving in one Western Kentucky county.

Switchgrass project a success

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 5, 2013

UK forage specialists said the switchgrass pilot project had numerous successes beyond biomass production.

UKAg plant pathologist receives Fulbright scholarship

Published on Jun. 4, 2013

Professor Paul Vincelli, UKAg plant pathologist, was among five University of Kentucky faculty members selected as recipients of prestigious Fulbright program scholarships.

Prevention key to managing blueberry root rot

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 30, 2013

UK plant pathologist says a blueberry disease that is widespread in the state is largely preventable.

UK experts weigh in on lowest beef supply in 60 years

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 29, 2013

Low supply could cause retail beef prices to soar.