News Archive: Environment
UK Entomology brings emerald ash borer fight to public
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 26, 2016
UK Entomology will host Raven Run's Fight Against the Emerald Ash Borer from 9:15 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8.
Mountain Ag Week is Mountain Proud
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 9, 2016
A week of interactive events leads up to the Mountain Proud Field Day.
Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day spotlights Herb Davis Tree Farm
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 8, 2016
The Herb Davis Tree Farm near Liberty in Casey County will be the site of the Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day on Oct. 12.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment receives record number of grant awards
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2016
Outside funds for fiscal year 2016 are the most the college has ever received in one fiscal year.
Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on Aug. 10, 2016
Gray begins Sept. 1.
Prolonged summer heat wave could stress livestock, horses and pets
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 20, 2016
Cool, clean water and shade are important for all animals in hot, humid weather.
Extension, growers work together in Tobacco GAP Program
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jul. 12, 2016
Tobacco growers, Extension working to improve quality of the crop for tobacco companies
Muhlenberg Dairy Farm Goes "All-In"
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jun. 22, 2016
Dairy Farm going all-in
Camp raises awareness for next generation of natural resources leaders
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 14, 2016
High school students gathered in southern Kentucky to explore a future in natural resources—and to have a little fun, get a little dirty and learn a lot.
UK study examines the effect of climate change on tall fescue endophyte
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on May. 9, 2016
Tall fescue research