News Archive: Crops
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.
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.
UK celebrates 50 years of no-till agriculture
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 19, 2012
Read about the impact a Christian County farmer and UK researchers had in one of the biggest agricultural advances of the 20th century.
Livestock producers should be aware of aflatoxin in corn grain, silage
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 16, 2012
Aflatoxin is a disease caused by a fungus that can be harmful to livestock
Kentucky receives waiver to mix aflatoxin-contaminated corn
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Oct. 16, 2012
Find out what the state's waiver to mix aflatoxin-contaminated corn means for corn and livestock producers.
Equipment upgrades to enhance UK College of Agriculture research
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 2, 2012
Read about how the recent upgrades to UKREC equipment will help enhance research and potentially cut production costs.
Grazing conference will offer timely information
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 25, 2012
Read about what's in store for the upcoming Kentucky Grazing Conference.
UK Ag receives more than $500,000 to help beginning farmers
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 20, 2012
The USDA has awarded the UK College of Agriculture a $561,000 grant for KyFarmStart, its comprehensive training program for beginning farmers.
Remember the risk of cyanide poisoning to ruminants
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 20, 2012
UK specialists discuss how to lower the risk of cyanide poisoning in ruminants.
