News Archive: Crops
UKAg research hopes to create more environmentally friendly lawns
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 4, 2015
UKAg researchers studying the potential benefits of white clover in lawns.
Advanced Grazing School to focus on warm-season annuals
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 6, 2015
The field day provides a more in-depth look at forage topics for producers who have attended at least one other UK grazing school.
UK research reveals potential environmental harm of nanomaterials
Published on Jun. 30, 2015
Two research papers published by UK researchers detail potential environmental concerns about nanomaterials.
UK flavonoid research shows promise for big things to come
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 2, 2015
Research at UK may help scientists fully understand the potential of flavonoids, small compounds in plant that may have big health benefits.
Interest in canola increasing in Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 26, 2015
A UKAg grains specialist is helping farmers ramp up production.
Growing Canola in Kentucky
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on May. 26, 2015
UK soybean hull research gives options to Kentucky cattle farmers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 18, 2015
Research conducted over the past 20 years by a UK animal scientist has shown that cattle can safely eat grain by-products in a way that's a win-win for cattle and grain farmers.
UK plants hemp research plots
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 13, 2015
The first of this year's UK hemp research plots were planted May 14.
New UK certification program targets wine, brewing, distilling industries
By
Laura Skillman
Published on May. 6, 2015
Certificate program will prepare students for careers in a growing economic sector.
Three UK Students Win NSF Research Awards
By
Whitney Hale
Published on Apr. 30, 2015
A UKAg student is among the three award winners.