News Archive: Crops
UK agricultural engineers co-author updated grain drying and storage handbook
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 12, 2017
The publication focuses on planning a new grain facility or expanding an existing one.
Tips on using alternative grain storage
Published on Oct. 11, 2017
A UK agricultural engineer offers advice for farmers who plan to store grain in alternative structures.
UK scientist part of group that sequenced first liverwort genome
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 6, 2017
This genome sequencing may help scientists learn how plants evolved to live on land.
UK ag economist offers reminders for working within tight budgets
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 4, 2017
UK ag economist offers suggestions on dealing with slim profit margins to grain growers.
UK scientists outline hemp research needs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 3, 2017
UK scientists discuss top hemp research priorities in a recent article in Trends in Plant Science.
McCulley named chair of UK Plant and Soil Sciences
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 29, 2017
McCulley becomes chair Jan. 1.
Soybean producers needed for UK studies
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2017
Researchers are studying issues in soybeans including field management, insects and weeds.
UK Wheat Field School to get growers ready to plant
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 23, 2017
The field school is Sept. 13 at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.
Kentucky Small Grain Growers invest $785,000 in UK Grain and Forage Center for Excellence and related research
Published on Aug. 17, 2017
This amount will be added to the Center’s goal of raising $15 million to be matched by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund.
Extension to host second indoor aquaculture program
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 15, 2017
The event is Sept. 16 at the Kentucky State University Aquaculture Research Center.