News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
Wendroth receives University Research Professorship
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Jenny Wells
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Wendroth, a professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, was one of 16 professors selected by the UK board of trustees for this award.
UK helps producer renovate hayfield
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Katie Pratt
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UK personnel are helping farmers learn more about novel endophyte tall fescue varieties.
Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs
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After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.
Study shows importance of sustainable agriculture in preserving Gulf ecosystem
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Katie Pratt
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Sustainable agricultural practices are helping to slow the increase of dissolved organic carbon entering the Gulf of Mexico from the Mississippi River.
UK Ag scientist honored with lifetime achievement award
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Carol Lea Spence
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The Tobacco Science Research Conference presented CAFE Professor Emeritus George Wagner with a Lifetime Achievement Award in September at its 70th annual conference.
Lee named director of UK Grains Center of Excellence
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Katie Pratt
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As director, Chad Lee coordinates the center’s research and outreach efforts and develops and expands partnerships with agribusinesses, growers and other stakeholders.
Murdock honored by nation’s agriculture extension agents
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Katie Pratt
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The award is the highest honor given by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
UK breeder develops new tall fescue variety
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Katie Pratt
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Lacefield MaxQ II is a novel endophyte tall fescue that will be commercially available to farmers in 2017.
UK Grains Center of Excellence to strengthen Kentucky agriculture
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Katie Pratt
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Center will include updates and expansion of the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.
Hunt receives University Research Professorship
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Jenny Wells
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Arthur Hunt received one of 17 University Research Professorships.