News Archive: Crops
New coalition encourages healthy eating, supports local farms
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 1, 2016
The program joins employee wellness and community supported agriculture—a true town and gown initiative that stands to benefit a great number of people.
UK specialists to give scoop on poop
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 24, 2016
Regional programs are scheduled in McLean and Henderson counties.
Conservation Conversation on Bees Comes to UK
Published on Feb. 18, 2016
Conference offers beef producers ways to capture opportunities
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 21, 2016
This year's conference is at the Cave City Convention Center.
UK research explores the effects of climate change on soil microbes
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 21, 2016
What happens underground might have big effects above ground when it comes to climate change.
Heart of America Grazing Conference comes to Lexington
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 5, 2016
The conference only comes to Kentucky once every five years.
UK Winter Wheat Meeting to focus on profitability
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 15, 2015
UK's annual meeting is Jan. 5.
UK study finds demand for local food is no fad
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 8, 2015
Researchers behind the Fayette County Local Food Demand Assessment estimate that Lexington businesses spent approximately $14 million on Kentucky food products in 2014.
Kentucky ag economy slumps in 2015, but cash receipts still in top three
Published on Dec. 3, 2015
A decline in agricultural exports has an impact.
John Grove named director of UKREC
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 2, 2015
He took over leadership of the center Dec. 1.