‘Behind the Blue Special Edition’: Not On the Syllabus - UK Faculty Discuss Challenges, Successes of Online Spring

By Kody Kiser
Published on Jun. 15, 2020

Plant pathology's Lou Hirsch is one of the featured faculty members who share their perspectives on the unexpected shift to online teaching during the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students receive USDA predoctoral fellowships

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 11, 2020

Each student received USDA funds to pursue the research project of their choice.

UK research shows cuticle regulates salicylic acid in plants

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 1, 2020

In a study recently published in the academic journal Science Advances, the Kachroos’ prove that the movement of salicylic acid is essential for systemic disease resistance in plants, disproving a long-accepted claim.

UK researcher part of team that found how plants forget

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 27, 2020

KY grain producers should scout their fields for crop damage

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 20, 2020

The extent of freeze damage varies, so it's important for producers to scout each of their fields.

UK study shows promise for drone fungicide applications

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 18, 2020

The on-farm research study showed that drones can effectively apply fungicides to corn.

Melissa Molho-Medina wins UK inclusive excellence award

Published on May. 18, 2020

Coyne receives UK Graduate School's Sturgill Award

By Danielle Donham
Published on May. 13, 2020

Coyne received the award for his outstanding contributions to graduate education. The college's Arthur Hunt and Jason Unrine also received Graduate School award nominations.

UK study shows tasseling applications of foliar fungicides may provide the greatest benefits

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 11, 2020

Wise conducted the study during the 2018 and 2019 growing seasons.

Extension offers information for H-2A workers to keep agriculture operations safe, healthy and running during pandemic

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 7, 2020

Extension agents give producers tips to help welcome their H-2A workers back to their farms amid the COVID-19 pandemic.