News Archive: Crops
UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center
Published on Aug. 1, 2013
The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.
Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 25, 2013
A UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study examined industrial hemp’s true potential as a viable crop in Kentucky.
Kentucky farmers, UK students get eye-opening experience in Argentina
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 23, 2013
A group of UK students and Kentucky farmers learned firsthand about Argentine agricultural practices.
UK research breaking down production barriers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 16, 2013
UK Ag researchers hope their study leads to increase yields for Kentucky farmers.
Registration is open for Kentucky Grazing School
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 10, 2013
Make plans to attend the 2013 Kentucky Grazing School to be held in August in Versailles.
UK Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day and Irrigation Forum Aug. 1
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 3, 2013
UK specialists will address timely topics at both events.
Corn crop off to a late, but good start
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 2, 2013
Spring rains may have delayed planting this season, but so far, so good for the 2013 corn crop.
Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013
On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Sophistication of Kentucky’s producers, food systems impresses visitors
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 25, 2013
Cooperative Extension agents and specialists from around the country visited Lexington recently and left with an appreciation for Central Kentucky’s farmers and food system.
Research and Education Center to host commodity-specific field days
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 12, 2013