University of Kentucky and University of Florida put aside rivalry to rally around love of growing plants

By Samantha Murray
Published on Sep. 30, 2021

Athletic rivalries aside, the two land-grant universities share a common goalpost: to prepare students for careers in agriculture, food production and natural resources.

UK research may lead to figs for Kentucky gardeners

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 8, 2021

UK colleges of Nursing and Agriculture, Food and Environment team up to address farmers’ mental health needs

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 4, 2021

Cucumber research could help farmers extend seasons and diversify

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 2, 2021

The University of Kentucky Controlled Environment Horticulture Research Unit is conducting a two-year study to evaluate cucumber varieties for greenhouse production.

July is Kentucky-grown Cut Flower Month

Published on Jun. 29, 2021

The Kentucky Horticulture Council and University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension will highlight many of Kentucky’s cut flower growers on KHC’s social media channels every day in July.

UK announces online wine sales that benefit grape, wine research

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 23, 2021

Wines grown and produced by the University of Kentucky Winery are now available for purchase online by UK students, faculty, staff and retirees.

UK and Arq partner to build a more sustainable future

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 16, 2021

Researchers at the UK Horticultural Research Farm will test two agricultural products produced with Arq materials derived from transforming mining waste into high-performing tools for agricultural use.

That coleus you just bought has science behind it

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 7, 2021

Horticultural scientists at the University of Kentucky and North Carolina State University conducted cultivar trials to benefit growers and consumers.

UK agriculture and nurse researchers’ Farmers’ Dinner Theater grows safety, mental health awareness in rural Kentucky

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 26, 2021

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to lead research, outreach efforts in controlled environment systems

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 12, 2021

Kentucky stands on the cusp of being able to produce a considerable amount of food through controlled environment systems that are eco-friendly and sustainable.