News Archive: Crops
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.
Spring will have to wait; pattern holding wet, cold weather over Bluegrass
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 22, 2013
UK College of Agriculture meterologists explain the current weather trends and the three-month outlook for Kentuckians.
UK researchers conducting comprehensive poultry litter study
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 20, 2013
How beneficial is poultry litter? Do those benefits outweigh any potential disadvantages? UK researchers are conducting a study to find out.
2013 pest survey is under way
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 11, 2013
Find out what insects and diseases personnel from the Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist are on the lookout for this year.