UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions

Published on Aug. 17, 2018

Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.

UK researcher receives $1.25 million grant to study corn anthracnose

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 6, 2018

UK plant pathologist Lisa Vaillancourt is working toward a management solution for anthracnose stalk rot.

UK scientists identify important biological marker to control insect pests

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 30, 2018

The could help RNAi technology more effective against more insect pests.

In rural Kentucky, strong demand for local foods

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 20, 2018

The local food movement is helping boost sales for Kentucky farmers markets.

UK to host Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 18, 2018

The field day is July 24 at the UKREC Farm in Princeton.

Extension to host two aquaponics programs

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 18, 2018

The programs are July 20-21.

UK Field School to host Spray Clinic

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 10, 2018

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is hosting a Spray Clinic July 17 at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.

Wet, cold spring could lead to seedling blights in corn

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 25, 2018

This spring's wet conditons aren't doing anyone any favors. Read how the weather may affect corn.

UK Wheat Field Day is May 8

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 24, 2018

UK specialists will cover the latest research and trends in wheat production.

UK to grow malaria-fighting plants

By Jeff Franklin
Published on Mar. 19, 2018

Artemisinin-based therapies are the most effective malaria treatment used throughout the world; however, supplies of artemisinin have been unreliable in recent decades.