UK and Arq partner to build a more sustainable future

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 16, 2021

Researchers at the UK Horticultural Research Farm will test two agricultural products produced with Arq materials derived from transforming mining waste into high-performing tools for agricultural use.

Invasive plants are headache for woodland and landscape management

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 29, 2021

Invasive species management is an ongoing job at The Arboretum, and what staff and students learn there can help woodland owners throughout Kentucky.

UK researcher studying impacts of nanopesticides on nitrogen

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2021

April’s 'From the Woods Today' welcomes spring with woodland topics

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 1, 2021

University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources weekly online program, “From the Woods Today,” looks at the forest through the trees in April, offering relevant and interesting information about woodlands and wildlife each Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT.

Mass timber could open new doors for Kentucky timber industry

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 30, 2021

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are collaborating in a project that will examine the resiliency and strength of cross-laminated hardwood panels made of wood species such as sweetgum, sycamore and red maple.

UK researcher to study climate-smart-agriculture practices along the Mississippi River basin with prestigious NSF award

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 25, 2021

UK to host irrigation workshop Feb. 18

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 15, 2021

UK research seeks to understand and reduce environmental exposures in Eastern Kentucky

Published on Feb. 3, 2021

The researchers expect this study to give them new knowledge about DBP formation and exposure pathways while building local partnerships and capacity to reduce exposures at a local level.

Take action in woodland management with Woodland Stewards webinar series

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 22, 2021

This year, the focus of the regional woodland webinar series is on encouraging landowners to take action in managing their woodlands.

Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers focuses on stewarding resources in hard times

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 14, 2021

Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers is an opportunity for farmers across the Midwest and Mid-South to have meaningful conversations with other farmers and experts about practical ideas and programs that can help them weather hard times and succeed with stewardship practices on their farms.