News Archive: Crops
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.
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held June 2
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Apr. 20, 2015
The field day will be at McPeek Racing's Magdalena Farm in Lexington.
Ag gone mobile
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 16, 2015
In Hopkins County, Curtis Dame is showing farmers how they can get production answers at their fingertips.
Kentucky Grazing School coming soon to Woodford County
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 15, 2015
Interested persons are encouraged to register early as participation is limited.
Collective minds address supply side of local food
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 9, 2015
ES Good Barn was the site for the Bluegrass Barn Raising, a strategy meeting of farmers, processors, and distributors for expanding the supply of local foods to institutions.
Extension aquaculture trainings coming to Central Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 27, 2015
Come learn the advantages of a well built, properly managed pond April 17-18 at the Franklin County Extension office.
UK soil scientists begin cover crop research project
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 3, 2015
The multi-year project will look at the value of cover crops.
UK CSA offers a season of fresh, organic food
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 13, 2015
UK faculty, staff and students may register for the 2015 season of the UK CSA, which provides them with a weekly share of fresh, certified organic vegetables from May through October.