News Archive: Crops
UK to host tall fescue pasture renovation workshop
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 24, 2018
The workshop will occur March 8 in Lexington.
Growing alfalfa and stored forage efficiency, one conference at a time
By
Madison Dyment
Published on Jan. 22, 2018
The conference is Feb. 22 in Cave City.
Extension to offer dicamba applicator trainings
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 11, 2018
Applicators who want to use dicamba during the 2018 growing season must attend an approved training.
Gilkey receives UK Wheat Science Group Service Award
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 5, 2018
The award is given to individuals to recognize their willingness to collaborate on UK wheat research projects.
Kentucky soybean growers break yield records
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 14, 2017
Kentucky soybean growers broke records this year in the soybean yield contest hosted by the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Kentucky Soybean Board.
Kentucky agricultural economy improves
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 30, 2017
Kentucky cash receipts and net farm income are up slightly for 2017.
Low-pressure irrigation system looks promising for small farms
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 21, 2017
A low-pressure irrigation system that a UK horticulture extension professor perfected in Asia looks like it also will have practical applications for small growers in this country.
UK’s Hunt and Palli named AAAS Fellows
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 20, 2017
UK professors Arthur Hunt and Subba Reddy Palli were recognized by their peers for their distinguished contributions to the advancement of science.
UK researchers to evaluate BMPs for Kentucky grain farms
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 3, 2017
This project will let Kentucky producers know which best management practices keep the most nutrients and soil on their farms.