News Archive: Livestock
16th annual Pastures Please!! Workshop set for Feb. 6 in Lexington
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 12, 2023
The workshop will focus on pasture management following a drought year.
Mix of organic and inorganic selenium may increase beef cow fertility
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 5, 2023
Selenium plays a significant role in beef cow fertility.
Arctic cold blast prompts livestock cold stress emergency
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 20, 2022
This will likely be the coldest air in Kentucky since 2015.
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.
A year after the tornado, UK Research and Education Center looks back, pushes forward
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 8, 2022
The UKREC is still in recovery mode, but programs and research continue.
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.
Backgrounding course for feeder cattle producers is Dec. 15-16
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 22, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer a two-day program aimed at background producers who want to gain knowledge through classroom and hands-on learning experiences.
Kentucky agriculture at Mother Nature’s mercy as drought conditions worsen, Mississippi River traffic slows
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 20, 2022
Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.
Fall Grazing Conference to focus on profitable grazing systems
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 29, 2022
Cattle producers have two opportunities this fall to learn more about profitable grazing systems, the Kentucky Fall Grazing Conference Oct. 26 in Leitchfield and Oct. 27 in Winchester.
Beef Bash 2022 highlight resiliency and rebuilding from Kentucky tornado
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 22, 2022
Beef Bash is a unique, hands-on field day for Kentucky beef cattle producers of all experience levels and will take place on Oct 20.