News Archive: Weather
High heat prompts livestock safeguards across Kentucky
By
Jordan Strickler
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By changing just a few things, cattle producers and horse owners can keep their animals healthy through dangerously hot weather.
Smart feeding and planning: Tackling hay challenges for horses amid Kentucky’s drought
By
Jordan Strickler
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In times of drought, smart planning is essential for horse owners.
UK launches new "Weather Alert" smartphone app
By
Jordan Strickler
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While designed with farmers in mind, the free app will assist all Kentuckians with real-time weather updates.
At Mother Nature’s mercy, dry conditions impacting Kentucky farmers
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Aimee Nielson
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Most of Kentucky is officially "abnormally dry." U.S. Drought Monitor
Resilient Appalachians still rebuilding from historic Eastern Kentucky flooding
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Aimee Nielson
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Eastern Kentucky still rebuilding from 2022 catastrophic flooding
Kentucky horse farm managers need to purchase grass seed for fall pastures now
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Aimee Nielson
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Novel endophyte tall fescue varieties are harder to find.
UK specialist urges horse owners to plan for future hay needs now
By
Aimee Nielson
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Even though Kentucky is still in the grazing season, horse owners should plan for future hay needs now.
Drought conditions hampering corn growth, stressing pastures
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Aimee Nielson
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Current rains are still evading Western Kentucky
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
USDA Innovation Grant bale grazing study yielding positive results in Kentucky
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Aimee Nielson
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"Bale grazing is a winter-feeding method where we set bales out directly on pasture and feed in a planned, controlled manner." Greg Halich
