Bourbon Brood of periodical cicadas ready to sing this spring in Kentucky

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 11, 2025

UK entomologists encourage farmers and homeowners to use non-invasive methods to protect their trees and shrubs.

‘Beauty can persevere’: UKREC at Princeton shares daylilies for preservation

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jan. 23, 2025

After surviving the 2021 tornado, daylilies at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center needed to be relocated for renovations and were donated to other UK properties.

UK Department of Horticulture, partners to host 2025 KY Fruit and Vegetable Conference

By Grace Sowards
Published on Dec. 6, 2024

Registration for the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Conference is now open.

‘A big win for everybody’: Wildcat Market gives UK students free, locally sourced food

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Sep. 27, 2024

The third annual Wildcat Market provided fresh, local produce to University of Kentucky students.

July is Kentucky grown cut flower month

By Cindy Finneseth
Published on Jul. 8, 2024

The commonwealth is home to well over 220 commercial cut flower operations, and are increasing every year.

Innovative plant fertilization study awarded significant NSF grant, setting stage for future agricultural advancements

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 22, 2024

A University of Kentucky researcher's work in unlocking the secrets of plant fertilization could provide insight to improve crop production in a changing global environment.

Integrated Pest Management Training School set for March 18 in Bowling Green

By Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 21, 2024

University of Kentucky specialists will share the latest integrated pest management research with extension agents, farmers, consultants, local community, pesticide applicators and the local community.

University of Kentucky researcher is a driving force in tar spot research for corn producers

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 15, 2023

A University of Kentucky researcher is helping corn producers nationwide avoid crop losses due to a rising, understudied disease.

Celebrating 50 Years: Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program training manual is available

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 5, 2023

Providing comprehensive horticultural information and education to home gardeners.

University of Kentucky celebrates green legacy with The Arboretum’s 32nd Arbor Day event

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 25, 2023

National Arbor Day is traditionally in April, but Kentucky celebrates in the fall.