News Archive: Forestry
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.
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.
UK releases list of deer processors
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 23, 2020
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is providing a list of Kentucky processors that are accepting deer.
Researchers ask public for help finding lingering ash
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 19, 2020
UK Forestry and Natural Resources is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Forestry to find as many surviving ash trees as possible in an effort to save the species.
UK researchers launch a $2 million project to study sulfur variability in biofuel feedstocks
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 6, 2020
Researchers hope to have actionable results within three years.
Kentucky Maple School taps into state’s sweet potential
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 23, 2020
Kentucky woodlands are ripe for tapping into the liquid gold that's maple syrup. For anyone interested in maple syrup production, The Kentucky Maple School is a good place to learn.
Virtual education brings Cooperative Extension into Kentucky homes
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 21, 2020
Cooperative Extension agents are reaching their clients through creative ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK part of regional group working to reduce farmer stress
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 13, 2020
The UK research is part of a three-year, $7.2 million grant the University of Tennessee received from the USDA and will involve 13 states and two U.S. territories.
‘From the Woods Today’ in October highlights seasonal woodland delights
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 2, 2020
University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources Extension’s weekly online program, “From the Woods Today,” has plenty of fascinating topics in October.
Everything has a season, and Kentucky’s may be autumn
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 1, 2020
Kentucky is one of the best places in the country to view fall colors.