News Archive: Horticulture
University of Kentucky and University of Florida put aside rivalry to rally around love of growing plants
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Samantha Murray
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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
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Katie Pratt
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UK colleges of Nursing and Agriculture, Food and Environment team up to address farmers’ mental health needs
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Katie Pratt
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Cucumber research could help farmers extend seasons and diversify
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Carol Lea Spence
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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
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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
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Carol Lea Spence
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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
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Carol Lea Spence
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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
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Carol Lea Spence
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Horticultural scientists at the University of Kentucky and North Carolina State University conducted cultivar trials to benefit growers and consumers.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to lead research, outreach efforts in controlled environment systems
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Carol Lea Spence
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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.
