News Archive: Crops
Food Connection at UK introduces producers, processors to new UK Dining
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 4, 2015
The Food Connection at UK hosted a one-day workshop to connect Kentucky food producers with the new Aramark-managed UK Dining.
Leopold Conservation Award Program seeks nominees in Kentucky
Published on Feb. 3, 2015
Nominations are due by April 15.
Conference celebrates 35 years of advancing alfalfa
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 2, 2015
The Kentucky Alfalfa Conference is Feb. 26.
High tunnel webinar series a convenient option for growers
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 22, 2015
Series begins Feb. 17.
New technology to be explored at UK Winter Wheat Meeting
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 19, 2014
UK's Winter Wheat Meeting is Jan. 6.
Kentucky ag economy remains strong, but concerns are for 2015
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2014
A 15 percent increase in livestock prices is expected to boost 2014 Kentucky agricultural cash receipts to $6B. The 2015 outlook is expected to drop back.
Producers see benefits of adding on-farm storage
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 21, 2014
Kentucky farmers find that on-farm storage is time-saving and economically effective.
UK to host Early Bird Meetings
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 17, 2014
These meetings are designed to help Kentucky grain growers get the most from their prepay dollars.
Large grain crop may call for alternative storage
Published on Oct. 7, 2014
Producers are exploring alternative storage options due to low corn prices and near-record crop yields.
Grazing conference offers cutting-edge information
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 3, 2014
Conference highlights include two grazing experts as keynote speakers.