News Archive: Environment
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
UK study examines climate change effects on tall fescue, endophyte
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 9, 2016
In the study, tall fescue and endophyte responses to warmer and wetter conditions varied based on the genetics of each.
USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture director to visit campus May 6
Published on May. 2, 2016
Ramaswamy will give a seminar titled, "Perfect Storm to Nutritional Security," Friday morning in the college's Cameron Williams Hall in the Plant Sciences Building.
The Arboretum to celebrate Arbor Day April 30
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 14, 2016
The culminating event of The Arboretum’s month-long celebration, Party for the Planet, will kick off at 10 a.m. in the Pennyrile region of the Walk Across Kentucky.
Salamander populations affected by valley fill
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 14, 2016
UK Forestry's Steven Price studied 23 Eastern Kentucky headwater streams and found that mountaintop removal mining & subsequent valley fill take a toll on salamander numbers.
Registration open for tri-state Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 15, 2016
The annual event provides forestry- and wildlife-related educational opportunities to help woodland owners get the most from their properties.