News Archive: Weather
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.