News Archive: Crops
New poultry litter application method holds promise in corn
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 19, 2014
USDA and UK researchers conduct the first test of new techonology in no-till corn.
Some grasses’ condition questionable after cold winter
Published on Mar. 10, 2014
Find out how common lawn and turf grasses faired during winter 2014.
UK student completes prestigious USDA international internship
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 28, 2014
UK doctoral student John Orlowski earned a coveted internship at the USDA office in China.
Coyne named a UK Great Teacher
Published on Feb. 14, 2014
Mark Coyne, UKAg soil scientist, was recently named one of the university's great teachers.
IPM workshop scheduled for March 5
Published on Feb. 12, 2014
UK specialists will offer information about how to better manage insects, diseases and weeds.
Kentucky Alfalfa Conference coming to Bowling Green
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 4, 2014
The conference is Feb. 20 at the Western Kentucky University Expo Center in Bowling Green
UKAg students win National Forage Bowl
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 27, 2014
This is the second time in five years, a UK team has brought home the national title.
UK researcher finds molecular markers for common woody plant disease
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 21, 2014
A graduate student in the college has developed an easier and quicker way to diagnose a common plant disease.
UK winter wheat meeting Jan. 7
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 23, 2013
The UK Wheat Science Group's annual winter wheat meeting is coming soon.
Kentucky 2013 farm cash receipts could approach, exceed $6 billion
Published on Dec. 5, 2013
Kentucky agricultural cash receipts could approach or possibly exceed, $6 billion in 2013, according to UK agricultural economists.