News Archive: Crops
Dannon executives and their farmer partners tour UK farms
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 3, 2016
The Dannon group toured UK's forage plots and dairy research facilities.
UK extension helps farmers out of sticky situation
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 25, 2016
When an insect threatened to destroy an Amish community's main source of income, UK extension stepped in to help.
UK offers tips on using alternative grain storage
Published on Sep. 26, 2016
A UK agricultural engineer reminds producers to be diligent managers of their storage structures.
UK Ag scientist honored with lifetime achievement award
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 22, 2016
The Tobacco Science Research Conference presented CAFE Professor Emeritus George Wagner with a Lifetime Achievement Award in September at its 70th annual conference.
UK agents encourage safety when extracting stuck equipment
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 15, 2016
Extension agents develop a video to discuss safe ways to remove stuck farm equipment.
Mountain Ag Week is Mountain Proud
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 9, 2016
A week of interactive events leads up to the Mountain Proud Field Day.
UK, Atalo Holdings partner for hemp research
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 1, 2016
The project begins with two research projects.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment receives record number of grant awards
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2016
Outside funds for fiscal year 2016 are the most the college has ever received in one fiscal year.
Lee named director of UK Grains Center of Excellence
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2016
As director, Chad Lee coordinates the center’s research and outreach efforts and develops and expands partnerships with agribusinesses, growers and other stakeholders.
Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on Aug. 10, 2016
Gray begins Sept. 1.