Kentucky ag economy remains strong, but concerns are for 2015

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2014

A 15 percent increase in livestock prices is expected to boost 2014 Kentucky agricultural cash receipts to $6B. The 2015 outlook is expected to drop back.

UK joins universities worldwide to fight hunger

By Carl Nathe
Published on Dec. 3, 2014

On Dec. 9, UK President Eli Capilouto will sign the Presidents’ Commitment to Food and Nutritional Security at the United Nations.

UK unveils historical marker honoring FCS extension, Myrtle Weldon

By Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 2, 2014

The marker is located outside of the E.S. Good Barn on UK's campus.

UKAg to host second Precision Dairy Showcase in December

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 20, 2014

UK's event will allow dairy producers to see new advances in precision technology.

Cold weather clothing closet will warm UK students

Published on Nov. 19, 2014

UKAg students are asking for donations of cold weather clothing items to benefit UK students, as well as the Lexington community.

Conference on cattle confinement is Nov. 24 in Fayette County

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 18, 2014

Speakers from Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois will address key cattle confinement issues.

UKAg celebrates land-grant research

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 17, 2014

Keynote speaker was Will Carpenter, retired vice president and general manager of the New Products Division at Monsanto Company.

UK to host Early Bird Meetings

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 17, 2014

These meetings are designed to help Kentucky grain growers get the most from their prepay dollars.

Lexington hosts ag leadership conference for first time

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 11, 2014

From as far away as Australia, directors of agricultural leadership programs gathered in Lexington recently to “steal ideas,” as one participant described it.

UK fires up its Campus Kitchen

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 7, 2014

UK students will provide food to Lexingtonians in need.