UK senior’s salamander research leads to success outside the classroom

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Oct. 15, 2024

Undergraduate research helps University of Kentucky students like William Taylor comprehend classroom concepts and prepare for future goals.

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.

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE study on food insecurity receives Paper of the Year award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 24, 2024

A team from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition found local traditions can play a big role in addressing food insecurity.

University of Kentucky receives grant to explore drone technology for livestock management

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 16, 2024

A new drone project could revolutionize how cattle producers save time, money and improve animal welfare.

University of Kentucky researcher leads effort to combat deadly soybean disease

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 12, 2024

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE professor and extension specialist Carl Bradley is spearheading an effort to save Kentucky soybean growers from a severe threat.

University of Kentucky leads international effort to combat debilitating crop fungus

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 5, 2024

Thanks to a USDA-NIFA grant, UK is spearheading an initiative to predict and fight Fusarium graminearum, safeguarding both crop yields and food safety for future generations.

University of Kentucky researcher uncovers fungicide resistance threat, providing crucial findings for farmers

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 19, 2024

Repeated fungicide use can lead to less effective disease control over time, reducing yields for farmers. A multi-organizational study spearheaded by UK hopes to gain deeper insights into the issue.

UK Research, Leadership, Industry Scholars pilot program launches to inspire future agriculture leaders in Scott County

By Grace Sowards
Published on Aug. 16, 2024

The University of Kentucky hopes to accelerate agricultural workforce development across the Commonwealth with a new program called the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Research, Leadership, Industry (RLI) Scholars.

Building blocks for life: UK researchers uncover how legumes select nitrogen-fixing bacterial partners

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 5, 2024

The discovery offers a substantial understanding of how legumes have evolved to form specific bacterial partnerships.

UK researcher wins award for outstanding review paper in advancing food science

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 24, 2024

A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is earning high praise for a 2021 review paper.