UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers Virtual State Fair

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 18, 2020

Demonstrations and virtual tours on topics such as home gardening, production agriculture, forestry, equine, farm tours and 4-H activities.

UK pilot study finds high levels of contaminants in Martin County drinking water samples

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 28, 2020

Unsolicited gifts of seeds could pose a danger

Published on Jul. 28, 2020

Recently, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture was notified of several Kentucky residents receiving unsolicited seed packets through the mail. The seeds may may pose a threat to Kentucky agriculture and the environment.

UK research: cover crops, no-till could slow climate change

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 14, 2020

Cover crops combined with no-till agriculture increase soil organic carbon.

Walk Across Kentucky from your couch

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2020

The shortest route to walk across the state is to take a virtual walk with the help of a new video about The Arboretum's trail, Walk Across Kentucky.

Earth Day celebrates 50th anniversary amid a pandemic

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 20, 2020

Earth Day has a distinguished history, contributing to the formation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act.

Megan Andrews bags the win in “Bag the Doo” student logo competition

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 20, 2020

Think before you flush, and other tips for protecting yourself and Kentucky’s water resources

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 30, 2020

Keepers of municipal sanitary systems are urging people to think before they flush. personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste should be disposed of properly.

Independent Stave Company and the Boswell family give $1 million for spirits maturation warehouse at UK

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 27, 2020

The facility will have a 600-barrel capacity for collaboration between UK scientists and students and industry.

POSTPONED: Fragipan field day to feature Kentucky producer’s farm

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 26, 2020

The field day scheduled for March 26 will highlight annual ryegrass and soil fragipan's on Jerry Peery's Hickman County farm.