News Archive: Crops
Research finds soil microbes across the globe behave similarly to fertilizer additions
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 2, 2015
The study that span 25 sites and four continents found that soil microbial communities react similarly to the addition of fertilizers.
Research explores no-till tobacco production
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2015
A partnership between UK and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources promotes no-till tobacco production to growers.
UK industrial hemp research progressing in second year
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 13, 2015
Research has expanded to include all three uses of hemp.
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.