News Archive: 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.
UK research explores the effects of climate change on soil microbes
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 21, 2016
What happens underground might have big effects above ground when it comes to climate change.
UK students organize coat and blanket drive to help peers

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 20, 2015
Donations accepted Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
UK Cooperative Extension aids flood relief, rescue in E. Kentucky

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 16, 2015
Extension agents and volunteers are on the front lines helping their neighbors recover from devastating floods.
Ag gone mobile
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 16, 2015
In Hopkins County, Curtis Dame is showing farmers how they can get production answers at their fingertips.
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.