UK helps producer renovate hayfield

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 16, 2017

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

Published on Feb. 6, 2017

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

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 4, 2016

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

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 22, 2016

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

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2016

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

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 26, 2016

The award is the highest honor given by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

UK breeder develops new tall fescue variety

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 25, 2016

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

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 20, 2016

Center will include updates and expansion of the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.

Hunt receives University Research Professorship

By Jenny Wells
Published on May. 3, 2016

Arthur Hunt received one of 17 University Research Professorships.

Researchers believe fragipan breakthrough is on horizon

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 25, 2016

Breaking through this cement like layer found in many Kentucky soils could significantly increase crop yields.