Animal resource exercise will help prepare for emergencies

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 16, 2017

Teams from more than 20 states will participate and learn to handle real-world emergencies.

Corn planting could face delays due to wet weather

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 19, 2017

Wet conditions could delay corn planting this week. UK specialists remind farmers to wait out the rain.

UK training helps farmers learn how to assess wheat freeze damage

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 23, 2017

UK wheat specialists helped growers learn how to access potential freeze damage before it appears in the field during the emergency training.

UK to host emergency wheat freeze damage training

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 16, 2017

The training will help producers assess damage to their wheat caused by frigid temperatures earlier this week.

Prolonged freezing temps could damage Kentucky crops

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 10, 2017

Risk of freeze damage is significant.

Getting through winter cold can be stressful for farm animals

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 4, 2017

Fresh water, dry bedding and giving animals shelter from the wind are vital to lessening the blow of a cold, wet winter.

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 College of Agriculture, Food and Environment receives record number of grant awards

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2016

Outside funds for fiscal year 2016 are the most the college has ever received in one fiscal year.

Prolonged summer heat wave could stress livestock, horses and pets

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 20, 2016

Cool, clean water and shade are important for all animals in hot, humid weather.

UK study examines climate change effects on tall fescue, endophyte

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 9, 2016

In the study, tall fescue and endophyte responses to warmer and wetter conditions varied based on the genetics of each.