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Backgrounding course for feeder cattle producers is Dec. 15-16

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 22, 2022

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer a two-day program aimed at background producers who want to gain knowledge through classroom and hands-on learning experiences.

CEDIK executive director wins 2022 Excellence in Extension award

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 10, 2022

Alison Davis, extension professor in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics and executive director of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, received the 2022 Excellence in Extension for an Individual award.

First-generation students share their UK CAFE experience

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 9, 2022

In celebration of National First-Generation Student Week Nov. 7-11, four UK CAFE first-generation students shared their trailblazing journey to becoming the first in their family to earn a four-year degree.

Kentucky agriculture at Mother Nature’s mercy as drought conditions worsen, Mississippi River traffic slows

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 20, 2022

Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.

Fall Grazing Conference to focus on profitable grazing systems

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 29, 2022

Cattle producers have two opportunities this fall to learn more about profitable grazing systems, the Kentucky Fall Grazing Conference Oct. 26 in Leitchfield and Oct. 27 in Winchester.