News Archive: Crops
UK Wheat Science Group’s winter meeting coming in January
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 18, 2012
Make plans to attend the 2013 UK Winter Wheat Meeting Jan. 8 in Hopkinsville.
Fruit and Vegetable Conference set for Jan. 7-8
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 7, 2012
The annual Fruit and Vegetable Conference offers something for all producers.
Kentucky 2012 farm cash receipts on track to break $5 billion
Published on Dec. 6, 2012
Despite weather impacts on yield and high feed costs, agricultural economists with the UK College of Agriculture foresee 2012’s cash receipts in the state will total $5.3 billion.
All the warmth but none of the costs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 5, 2012
After working with UK, a Hart County farmer's energy bill this winter may be next to nothing.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 29, 2012
Read about upcoming events from UK Ag Equine Programs.
Manage grain bins to maintain quality, profit
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 27, 2012
UK biosystems and agricultural engineers offer tips on how to properly and safely manage stored grain.
Researchers among those honored for soybean rust work
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 20, 2012
Two UK extension specialists were among the many U.S. researchers recently honored for their work on soybean rust.
UK specialists reach out to farmers worldwide
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 13, 2012
Read how two UK professors are extending the university's global outreach efforts.
Farm to School
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Oct. 25, 2012
Extension agents helping bring the farm to school
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 24, 2012
Read how extension agents are working with community partners to get fresh, nutritious foods on school menus across the state.