News Archive: Crops
UK researchers study the effects of grazing wheat in winter
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 31, 2013
UK researchers study the possibility of grazing wheat as a winter food source.
Report highlights agriculture’s impact on Fayette County economy
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 29, 2013
UK College of Agriculture researchers share results from a report about agriculture's economic impact on Fayette County.
Extension agents host 6th Annual Pastures Please!
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 22, 2013
The popular pasture management program returns to Central Kentucky.
Workshop to offer information on organic corn production
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 4, 2013
Certified organic corn could be twice as profitable as conventionally grown corn.
Changes in risk could affect production decisions
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 19, 2012
A UK ag economist recently studied how changes in risk affect crop production decisions.
UK Wheat Science Group’s winter meeting coming in January
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 18, 2012
Make plans to attend the 2013 UK Winter Wheat Meeting Jan. 8 in Hopkinsville.
Fruit and Vegetable Conference set for Jan. 7-8
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 7, 2012
The annual Fruit and Vegetable Conference offers something for all producers.
Kentucky 2012 farm cash receipts on track to break $5 billion
Published on Dec. 6, 2012
Despite weather impacts on yield and high feed costs, agricultural economists with the UK College of Agriculture foresee 2012’s cash receipts in the state will total $5.3 billion.
All the warmth but none of the costs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 5, 2012
After working with UK, a Hart County farmer's energy bill this winter may be next to nothing.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 29, 2012
Read about upcoming events from UK Ag Equine Programs.