News Archive: Equine
Annual career fair unites college students, equine industry
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 26, 2013
The annual student career fair hosted by UK Ag Equine Programs is coming up.
Eastern tent caterpillar outlook for spring
Published on Feb. 13, 2013
It's time for horse owners to start preparing for eastern tent caterpillars.
Kentucky Alfalfa Conference coming to Lexington
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 4, 2013
Make plans to attend the 33rd Kentucky Alfalfa Conference.
Report highlights agriculture’s impact on Fayette County economy
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 29, 2013
UK College of Agriculture researchers share results from a report about agriculture's economic impact on Fayette County.
Kentucky Equine Survey releases initial findings
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 22, 2013
The results of the first comprehensive statewide survey in three decades about equine and equine assets is now available.
Extension agents host 6th Annual Pastures Please!
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 22, 2013
The popular pasture management program returns to Central Kentucky.
Kentucky 2012 farm cash receipts on track to break $5 billion
Published on Dec. 6, 2012
Despite weather impacts on yield and high feed costs, agricultural economists with the UK College of Agriculture foresee 2012’s cash receipts in the state will total $5.3 billion.
Rider safety program releases new booklet on pasture safety
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Dec. 4, 2012
Saddle Up Safely has released a new educational booklet.
Saddle Up Safely passes three-year mark
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Dec. 4, 2012
Saddle Up Safely, a unique collaboration of University of Kentucky entities as well as equine industry and Lexington community partners, celebrated its third year recently.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 29, 2012
Read about upcoming events from UK Ag Equine Programs.