News Archive: Environment
UK students get hands-on experience with coral reef ecosystems
By
C.E. Huffman
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Published on Mar. 22, 2023
What can be learned from a deep dive?
4th annual James B. Beam Institute Bourbon Industry Conference coming in March

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 26, 2023
The three-day conference will address key topics in the spirits industry.
C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By
Aimee Nielson
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Published on Dec. 19, 2022
C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.
Distilleries finding “bourbon shrooms” profitable for spent grains

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 28, 2022
Mushrooms and distilleries have quite a bit in common thanks to students at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
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.
UK to host Crop Pest Management webinar series
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 20, 2022
Beginning Nov. 8, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a series of five webinars covering field crop protection.
Fifth annual Tree Week set for Oct. 8-16

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 14, 2022
The University of Kentucky’s fifth annual Tree Week is Oct. 8-16.
UK Youth Days a Treat for Eastern Kentucky students

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 12, 2022
Eastern Kentucky residents endured severe flooding in late July as a result of rainfall rates that reached more than four inches per hour, however, some normalcy returned as the center hosted RCARS Youth Days in late September.
The Arboretum celebtrates Arbor Day Oct. 22

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 5, 2022
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, a partnership between the University of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, honors and celebrates the Earth's health with its Arbor Day celebration Oct. 22.