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.

New training program hopes to increase presence of Kentucky beginning farmers

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jan. 31, 2025

UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty to receive funding from the USDA to develop and train farmers just starting out.

‘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 Horticulture Research Farm superintendent receives sustainable agriculture achievement award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 23, 2025

University of Kentucky soil health expert Steve Diver received accolades for forty years of work and research toward making agriculture more environmentally friendly.

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.

Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jul. 26, 2024

A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.

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.

University of Kentucky breaks ground on Agricultural Research Building, advancing the state’s agricultural industries

By Derrick Meads
Published on Jun. 14, 2024

Slated for completion in November 2026, the new $285 million building will foster collaborative and transformational agricultural research initiatives.

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.