‘Everything comes from plants’: UK professor dedicates 35 years to plant pathology

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 6, 2025

University of Kentucky extension professor Paul Vincelli is leaving a legacy at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment—dedicating more than three decades to the field of plant pathology.

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE recognizes faculty members for achievement in research, graduate student mentorship

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Dec. 19, 2024

Carl Bradley and Daniel Howe recently received Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty awards.

UK researcher receives prestigious award for years of dedication to microbial biodiversity

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 13, 2024

University of Kentucky Professor and Plant Pathologist Rick Bennett honored for outstanding leadership and commitment to safeguarding microbials, playing a pivotal role in the science community.

UK plant pathologists spearhead Fusarium head blight research on hemp

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 1, 2024

The University of Kentucky Hemp Research, Extension and Education program at Martin-Gatton CAFE is finding new scientific ways to understand and combat a growing hemp threat.

Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jul. 26, 2024

A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.

UK researcher named an inspiring woman in plant biology

By Lindsay Travis
Published on May. 30, 2024

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher Aardra Kachroo was recently nominated for her work on plant immunity.

University of Kentucky plant pathology researcher named AAAS Fellow

By Lindsay Travis and
Published on Apr. 25, 2024

UK plant pathology researcher Pradeep Kachroo was recently named an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, a prestigious lifetime recognition within the scientific community.

Kentucky High School Crop Scouting Competition registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 20, 2024

The July 25 competition offers Kentucky high school students the opportunity to gain valuable field experience, network with peers and potentially shape their future careers in agriculture.

Plant pathologist Ardra Kachroo featured in 'I am a UK Innovator' video series

By Erin Wickey
Published on Sep. 27, 2022

New UK center dedicated to former CAFE professor

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 19, 2022

Michael Goodin was an integral faculty member of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment for nearly two decades before his sudden passing in 2020.