News Archive: Crops
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.
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.