News Archive: Crops
Farmers, agents air views in Washington, D.C.
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 2, 2013
Recently, 14 Kentucky farmers and UK Cooperative Extension agents traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers to talk about agricultural issues.
Researchers studying if soil amendments can lower fragipan depth
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 26, 2013
UK researchers are studying whether lowering the soil's fragipan depth can increase corn and soybean yields.
Spring will have to wait; pattern holding wet, cold weather over Bluegrass
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 22, 2013
UK College of Agriculture meterologists explain the current weather trends and the three-month outlook for Kentuckians.
UK researchers conducting comprehensive poultry litter study
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 20, 2013
How beneficial is poultry litter? Do those benefits outweigh any potential disadvantages? UK researchers are conducting a study to find out.
2013 pest survey is under way
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 11, 2013
Find out what insects and diseases personnel from the Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist are on the lookout for this year.
Grazing school works to improve pasture management
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 7, 2013
The first installment of the 2013 Kentucky Grazing School is fast approaching.
Grazing wheat
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Feb. 25, 2013
Microprocessor workshop opens the door to entrepreneurship
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 21, 2013
Read how an extension program is helping Kentuckians grow their businesses.
Time to ready IPM plans for 2013
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 11, 2013
UK's IPM School is coming soon.
Kentucky Alfalfa Conference coming to Lexington
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 4, 2013
Make plans to attend the 33rd Kentucky Alfalfa Conference.