News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
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.
Researchers believe fragipan breakthrough is on horizon
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Katie Pratt
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Breaking through this cement like layer found in many Kentucky soils could significantly increase crop yields.
UK research explores the effects of climate change on soil microbes
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Katie Pratt
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What happens underground might have big effects above ground when it comes to climate change.
John Grove named director of UKREC
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Katie Pratt
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He took over leadership of the center Dec. 1.
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.
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.
