Beginning Farmer Conference coming Oct. 5

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 18, 2013

Conference offers a networking opportunity for new farmers.

Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 6, 2013

UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.

Event will provide a glimpse into students’ financial future

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 4, 2013

The free event will take place Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 in the UK Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Students return with new perspective from half a world away

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013

Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center

Published on Aug. 1, 2013

The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.

Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 25, 2013

A UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study examined industrial hemp’s true potential as a viable crop in Kentucky.

UK research breaking down production barriers

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 16, 2013

UK Ag researchers hope their study leads to increase yields for Kentucky farmers.

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.

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.