Scott Radcliffe to chair UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences

Radcliffe most recently served as the chair of Purdue University's Department of Animal Sciences.

Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.

UK, USDA break ground on new forage research building

The new facility housing the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit is targeted for completion in 2026

USDA Innovation Grant bale grazing study yielding positive results in Kentucky

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 19, 2023

"Bale grazing is a winter-feeding method where we set bales out directly on pasture and feed in a planned, controlled manner." Greg Halich

As nationwide avian flu cases sharply decline, UK poultry specialists urge continued biosecurity awareness

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 11, 2023

“This is not the time to relax biosecurity measures on the farm,” said Tony Pescatore, poultry specialist and chair of the UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences.

Western Kentucky Summer Forage Tour features Nurtured Lands Farm

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 9, 2023

Justin and Kate will discuss decisions, partners and mentors that led to their success

University of Kentucky Meat Cutting School offering Processed Meats Workshop

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 19, 2023

The meat snacks category is one of the fastest-growing segments of the snack food industry.

UK spring fencing schools coming in April

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 16, 2023

Schools are April 11 and April 13

Kentucky beef cow inventory lowest since 1967; hay supplies tight

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 17, 2023

Kentucky beef cow numbers are the lowest they've been since 1967.

UK leads program to train veterinarians in backyard chicken flock care

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 3, 2023

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment created an online training program aimed at educating general-practice veterinarians on small and backyard poultry flock challenges.