Mark Williams named chair of UK horticulture department

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 7, 2019

Professor Mark Williams has accepted the position of chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Horticulture.

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment opens 2020 freshmen scholarship application

By Seth Riker
Published on Oct. 7, 2019

Scholarship applications are due by Dec. 1.

UK researchers studying better ways to detect worms in apples

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 25, 2019

UK researchers hope to develop a way to rapidly scan apples for codling moths.

Students, faculty from Midwest explore Eastern Kentucky foodways

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 18, 2019

To the folks from the University of Minnesota and Kansas State University who recently converged at the University of Kentucky, their trip to Kentucky during a mini-course in Appalachian foodways felt almost like a world away in terms of culture, agriculture and local food systems.

University of Kentucky researcher receives grant to study ‘memory’ in grapevines

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2019

A College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher, Carlos Rodríguez López, has received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to explore plant memory at the molecular level.

Stephenson named director of UK Cooperative Extension Service

By Laura Skillman
Published on May. 7, 2019

Stephenson begins her duties on Aug. 1.

UK ag economists offer info for farmers dealing with financial challenges

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 25, 2019

The guide offers a wealth of information for producers and others who support the industry.

UK extension plants seeds for healthy lifestyles

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 18, 2019

A Cooperative Extension program is giving young children an early start in healthy living.

The Arboretum to celebrate Arbor Day April 27

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 10, 2019

The Arboretum in Lexington honors and celebrates trees during the 28th observance of Arbor Day at The Arboretum.

The Arboretum’s Party for the Planet is ‘rooted’ in Earth Month

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 2, 2019

Party for the Planet, The Arboretum’s annual rite of spring, will be “Spreading Roots” during a month of events that offers special workshops and activities focused on environmental topics for adults and children.