UK insect pest early warning system benefits producers

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 20, 2013

UK Intergrated Pest Management's early warning system is helping producers save money and is providing human health and environmental benefits.

Advanced Kentucky Grazing School coming to Western Kentucky

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 14, 2013

Make plans to attend the Advanced Kentucky Grazing School June 18 at the UK Research and Education Center.

Free fruit for the masses

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 6, 2013

The Christian County extension office has played an integral part in establishing the Hopkinsville's first community orchard.

Decision deadline nearing for risk protection programs

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 3, 2013

A UK agricultural economist says now is the time for grain farmers to start thinking about risk protection.

UK Wheat Field Day is May 14

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 1, 2013

The upcoming field day will offer up-to-date information and cutting edge research regarding Kentucky wheat production.

Brazilian no-till leaders present UK with bust of Shirley Phillips

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 23, 2013

Brazilian leaders in no-till recently honored the late UK agronomist Shirley Phillips for his contributions to no-till that greatly improved agriculture in that country.

UK research shows biological control success against cowpea aphids may depend on its bacteria

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 19, 2013

The cowpea aphid attacks more than 200 plants and 50 crops worldwide.

Window is quickly closing for spring lawn renovations

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 10, 2013

Now is the optimal time for spring reseeding.

Farmers, agents air views in Washington, D.C.

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 2, 2013

Recently, 14 Kentucky farmers and UK Cooperative Extension agents traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers to talk about agricultural issues.

Researchers studying if soil amendments can lower fragipan depth

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 26, 2013

UK researchers are studying whether lowering the soil's fragipan depth can increase corn and soybean yields.