News Archive: Crops
Dual-purpose hemp cultivars have best biofuel potential
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 10, 2020
The study compared the biofuel and bioproduct potential of 11 fiber and grain cultivars.
UK study finds some birds could play a role in integrated pest management
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 5, 2020
UK’s James B. Beam Institute rallies industry partners to provide vital sanitizer during pandemic
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 22, 2020
The finished product will help health care workers continue their vital work and allow faculty, students and staff a safer return to campus.
Late freezes hurt Kentucky wheat yields
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2020
UK to host Western Kentucky Summer Forage Tour at Palmer Farms
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2020
The tour features a growing, grass-fed beef operation.
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.
UK to host virtual Corn and Soybean Field Day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 7, 2020
The two-day event will occur July 21 and July 28.
UK’s Heart-2-Heart campaign expands to agriculture
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 1, 2020
UK weed scientist helps growers reduce herbicide drift
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 15, 2020
Read how weed scientist Travis Legleiter is helping growers minimize herbicide drift.