News Archive: Weather
Horse owners should have enough hay for winter

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 10, 2020
Recent winter weather was a good reminder that many horse owners will soon be feeding more hay and need to check their supplies
Early winter blast prompts livestock producers to think about cold months ahead

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2020
Animals have a higher requirement for energy in the colder months, which means they need high-quality grains and forages.
Field drying could be advantageous for Kentucky corn producers in the short run
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 14, 2020
Kentucky's weather in the next few weeks may allow producers field dry corn a little longer and save on their energy costs.
Late freezes hurt Kentucky wheat yields
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2020
UK research: cover crops, no-till could slow climate change
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 14, 2020
Cover crops combined with no-till agriculture increase soil organic carbon.
Extended heat wave will put stress on Kentucky livestock producers and corn growers

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 14, 2020
Extended heat waves can impact crops and livestock.
KY grain producers should scout their fields for crop damage
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 20, 2020
The extent of freeze damage varies, so it's important for producers to scout each of their fields.
Gardeners beware; late frosts in the forecast for much of the state
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 6, 2020
Unseasonably cold temperatures are putting the kibosh on the spring dreams of many Kentucky gardeners, who are itching to plant young annuals or vegetables or may already have done so.
Kentucky wheat in advanced growth stages may have significant freeze damage
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 30, 2020
Small grain producers are encouraged to scout their fields for damage if they have not already done so.
UK offers considerations for grazing, harvesting drought-stressed soybeans
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 9, 2019
Producers can graze and harvest drought-stressed soybeans but need to consider a few things before doing so.