Insecticide application timing vital to native bee conservation

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 12, 2013

UK researchers are studying ways to safely use insecticides so they have little effects on native pollinators.

UK, Target partnership provides students with real-world experience, scholarships

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 10, 2013

Students will have a unique opportunity this semester thanks to a unique partnership between UK and Target.

Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 6, 2013

UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.

Irrigation study fulfills a need for Kentucky farmers

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2013

Two UK Cooperative Extension interns spent the summer researching irrigation feasibility in an area of the state that took the brunt of the 2012 drought.

UK student enriches research at Cornell

By Carl Nathe
Published on Aug. 15, 2013

A college undergraduate spent her summer conducting experiments on apple viruses as a part of Cornell's Summer Research Scholars program.

Students learning real-world science with help of UKAg researcher

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 13, 2013

A UK research scientist leads a group of young men from Lexington in exploring the important role of insects in the environment.

UK's Appalachian Ties, Land Grant Mission Transforms Indonesian Community

Published on Aug. 9, 2013

UK research helps take bite out of mosquitoes in backyards

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 6, 2013

A UK entomologist is looking at the effectiveness of various mosquito control products and methods.

UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center

Published on Aug. 1, 2013

The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.

Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 25, 2013

A UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study examined industrial hemp’s true potential as a viable crop in Kentucky.