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.

Registration open for 44th Annual Kentucky Turf and Landscape Management Virtual Short Course

Published on Jan. 11, 2021

The UK Turfgrass Program in cooperation with the Kentucky Horticulture Council will present the annual educational event for Kentucky turfgrass professionals virtually this year over four Thursdays in February.

Virtual Winter Wheat Meeting Jan. 5, 8

By Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 17, 2020

New topics will be presented each day.

Despite COVID-19, Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady to 2019 levels

By Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 4, 2020

UK agricultural economists project farm receipts will equal 2019 and net income will likely be up.

2021 Fruit and Vegetable Conference takes on new format in January

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 30, 2020

For the first time, organizers will offer the conference through the social conferencing platform Zoom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST each Tuesday in January.

Popular tomato growers receive 2020 Bill Best Award

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 25, 2020

Central Kentucky growers, Mark and Velvet Henkle of Henkle’s Herbs and Heirlooms, will receive the 2020 Bill Best Award for Food and Farm Stewards from the University of Kentucky’s Food Connection

UK Ag Equine Programs to host 10th annual Equine Research Showcase virtually

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 18, 2020

The virtual event will continue the “life journey” theme initiated last year and will emphasize weanling to yearling horses, presenting both completed and work-in-progress projects relevant to this age group.

UK to host Virtual Hemp Field Day

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 16, 2020

The online event is Dec. 8-9.

UK Fall Crop Protection webinar series begins in November

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 27, 2020

The webinars will help grain producers provide better protection for their crops.

UK hosting Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 26, 2020

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6 for high school students and their families interested in learning more about its equine science and management undergraduate degree program.