News Archive: Horticulture
UK rain garden workshops target storm water runoff
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 1, 2013
UK researchers are educating Kentuckians on the benefits of rain gardens.
Fruit and Vegetable Conference set for Jan. 7-8

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 7, 2012
The annual Fruit and Vegetable Conference offers something for all producers.
Kentucky 2012 farm cash receipts on track to break $5 billion
Published on Dec. 6, 2012
Despite weather impacts on yield and high feed costs, agricultural economists with the UK College of Agriculture foresee 2012’s cash receipts in the state will total $5.3 billion.
All the warmth but none of the costs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 5, 2012
After working with UK, a Hart County farmer's energy bill this winter may be next to nothing.
UK specialists reach out to farmers worldwide
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 13, 2012
Read how two UK professors are extending the university's global outreach efforts.
Extension agents helping bring the farm to school
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 24, 2012
Read how extension agents are working with community partners to get fresh, nutritious foods on school menus across the state.
Spotted wing Drosophila found in south central Kentucky
By
Amber Fields
Published on Sep. 26, 2012
USDA confirms a spotted wing Drosophila was found in south central Kentucky, which could cause production problems for soft fruit producers.
UK Ag receives more than $500,000 to help beginning farmers
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 20, 2012
The USDA has awarded the UK College of Agriculture a $561,000 grant for KyFarmStart, its comprehensive training program for beginning farmers.
All-time high College of Ag enrollment

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 12, 2012
Fall enrollment hits all-time high of 2,586.