News Archive: Research
UKAg's Barrett fills unique role as EPA liaison
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Katie Pratt
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Where does herbicide label information come from? Look no further than UKAg’s Michael Barrett, Weed Science Society of America liaison to the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs.
UKAg in Appalachia
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Mallory Powell
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D & D Ranch occupies 1,000 acres atop a reclaimed strip mine and is home to the East Kentucky Heifer Development Project.
Research finds soil microbes across the globe behave similarly to fertilizer additions
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Katie Pratt
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The study that span 25 sites and four continents found that soil microbial communities react similarly to the addition of fertilizers.
New technology speeds animal disease diagnosis
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Aimee Nielson
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Faster diagnosis means faster treatment for sick animals.
UK offers experiential learning to STEM teachers
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Katie Pratt
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UK researchers helped Kentucky K-12 teachers brush up on their knowledge of STEM subjects over the summer.
Research explores no-till tobacco production
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Katie Pratt
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A partnership between UK and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources promotes no-till tobacco production to growers.
UK industrial hemp research progressing in second year
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Katie Pratt
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Research has expanded to include all three uses of hemp.
UKAg research hopes to create more environmentally friendly lawns
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Katie Pratt
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UKAg researchers studying the potential benefits of white clover in lawns.
UK research: Bed bugs 'bite' the wallet of hotel owners
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Carl Nathe
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The study sheds light on the financial impact bed bugs can have on the travel and hospitality industry.
UK research reveals potential environmental harm of nanomaterials
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Two research papers published by UK researchers detail potential environmental concerns about nanomaterials.
