News Archive: Weather
Arctic cold poses risk to livestock

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 18, 2015
Livestock producers need to protect animals from record-breaking cold.
Early cold blast prompts livestock cold stress warning

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 14, 2014
It's not winter yet, but it sure does feel like it.
UK grain research focuses on water
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 29, 2014
UK agronomists are helping grain producers preserve existing water resources.
UK research explores irrigation questions
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 2, 2014
UK Ag researchers are studying whether irrigation is an efficient and cost effective way to boost yields.
Late summer heat wave could stress livestock

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 20, 2014
Heat indices in Western Kentucky could rise above 100 degrees.
Take steps to prevent blue mold in Eastern Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 19, 2014
Plants still yet to be topped and those recently topped are at the greatest risk of infection.
Corn crop condition slipping
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 4, 2014
A lack of rain is dwindling corn yield prospects in some parts of the state.
Kentucky vineyards showing effects of harsh winter

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 17, 2014
This past winter was rough on Kentucky grapes, especially European varieties.
2014 wheat harvest has mixed outcomes
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 3, 2014
The wheat harvest did not go as expected for some Kentucky farmers.
Dry pattern starting to stress Kentucky corn crop

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 27, 2014
Many areas are an inch or more below normal rainfall for the past 30 days.