News Archive: Crops
Turf managers can help winter-damaged bermudagrass rebound
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 9, 2014
Bermudagrass had a tough time this winter but may recover this summer.
Master Grazer Program hosts Eastern Kentucky field day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 4, 2014
Producers can learn how to make better use of their pastures at this daylong event.
UK researchers plant hemp
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 27, 2014
Scientists with the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment planted the first industrial hemp research trials in many decades at Spindletop Research Farm.
Lessons learned from a winter of discontent
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 23, 2014
Does the arrival of warm weather put beef producers over the hump?
Kachroos’ labs make discovery in plant disease resistance
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 14, 2014
UKAg plant pathologists Aardra and Pradeep Kachroo make another important discovery in plant disease resistance.
It’s haymaking season
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 13, 2014
Cutting hay now will ensure good quality and yield.
UK Cooperative Extension celebrates 100 years
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 5, 2014
The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary throughout the year.
UK Wheat Field Day to provide timely crop information
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 22, 2014
UK specialists will present timely information related to issues with the 2014 wheat crop.
UK fumigation workshop to cover grain storage issues
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 22, 2014
Workshop will focus on how to safely and effectively control diseases and insects inside a grain bin.
UK to host grazing field day in Monroe County
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 18, 2014
UK specialists will discuss managed grazing durign the May 10 field day.