News Archive: Sustainability
James B. Beam Institute collaborates on spent grains solutions
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 16, 2021
Kentucky distillers generate more than one billion gallons of whole stillage.
Messer studying low-cost water treatment options with prestigious NSF award
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 3, 2021
Kentucky Proud’s Roger Snell receives 2021 Bill Best Award
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 14, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic revealed meat industry vulnerability; future looks better
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 12, 2021
Even though processors have somewhat caught up with supply demands, consumers likely will not see a price drop in the stores.
UK meat scientist named among 2021-2022 University Research Professors
By
Alicia Gregory
Published on May. 5, 2021
Earth Day Champions: UK Introduces world’s largest American white oak repository and genome mapping study with Maker’s Mark®
By
Laura Skillman and Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 22, 2021
This American white oak repository is the second phase of an unparalleled collaboration between UK and Maker’s Mark
UK researcher to study climate-smart-agriculture practices along the Mississippi River basin with prestigious NSF award
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 25, 2021
Summit offers producers tips for direct sales
Published on Jan. 28, 2021
The Agriculture Direct Marketing Summit, Feb. 16-18, offers tips to improve the direct sales process for farmers.
Conference delves into Kentucky’s forest health
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 28, 2021
Invasive insects and plants pose a serious threat to the health of Kentucky’s 12.4 million acres of forests. The 2nd annual Forest Health Conference, presented by the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, will examine this problem Feb. 5.
UK 2020 Dining Report Surpasses Local Food Purchase Goals
By
Meg Mills
Published on Dec. 8, 2020
UK Dining surpassed all their local food goals, spending more than $3 million with Kentucky farms and food businesses.