News Archive: Crops
UKAg Celebrates Land Grant research
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 19, 2013
UK researchers identify key component in plant disease resistance
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 12, 2013
UK plant pathologists have discovered a protein that is a key component in plant disease resistance.
Research finding improves switchgrass establishment
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 30, 2013
UK researchers have found a common turfgrass management strategy can aid in switchgrass establishment.
Arctic high-pressure system settles into Kentucky
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 25, 2013
UKAg Meteorologists said they anticipate another freeze event to occur Friday, Oct. 25. It brings the 2013 growing season to an end.
U.S. agriculture: Intensification has reduced impact on climate change
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 22, 2013
When it comes to producing greenhouse gases, it turns out agriculture is not the bad guy some think it is.
UK to host early bird meetings
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 22, 2013
UK specialists will offer information to get grain crop producers ready for next growing season at three locations in Western Kentucky.
Plant pathologist keeps growers alerted to downy mildew risk
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 8, 2013
A UK plant pathologist is part of a regional effort to help minimize damage to cucurbits from downy mildew.
Kentucky Grazing Conference to focus on improved grazing practices
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 26, 2013
The Kentucky Grazing Conference is Oct. 10.
Prepare now to speed up wheat planting
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 23, 2013
Preparing for wheat planting now can save farmers precious time in the coming month.
Eastern Kentucky farmers' market making a difference
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 20, 2013
Sometimes finding fresh produce in Eastern Kentucky is difficult.