News Archive: Horticulture
Kenton County Extension Arboretum receives accreditation

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 13, 2023
The arboretum has 95% of all woody plant species native to the region.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on May. 25, 2023
Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
UK helps revive state’s critical white oak trees

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 10, 2023
Inside the Blue Grass Army Depot, volunteers are helping restore woodlands.
UK researchers finding ways to make crops more prolific, saving farmers money

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 22, 2022
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers could be onto something big for maximizing crop efficiency and reducing nitrogen applications, saving farmers money.
C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By
Aimee Nielson
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Published on Dec. 19, 2022
C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.
Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference Jan. 3-4

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 8, 2022
The 2023 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference will have something for all commercial fruit and vegetable producers.
Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2022
Economists predicted the Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion.
Distilleries finding “bourbon shrooms” profitable for spent grains

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 28, 2022
Mushrooms and distilleries have quite a bit in common thanks to students at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
First-generation students share their UK CAFE experience
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 9, 2022
In celebration of National First-Generation Student Week Nov. 7-11, four UK CAFE first-generation students shared their trailblazing journey to becoming the first in their family to earn a four-year degree.
UK to host Crop Pest Management webinar series
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 20, 2022
Beginning Nov. 8, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a series of five webinars covering field crop protection.