News Archive: Crops
UK's Appalachian Ties, Land Grant Mission Transforms Indonesian Community
Published on Aug. 9, 2013
Spotted winged drosophila could be problematic in small fruit
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 8, 2013
First found in the state in only a few locations in 2012, the spotted wing drosophila is widespread this summer.
Students return with new perspective from half a world away
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013
Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
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.