News Archive: Environment
Insecticide application timing vital to native bee conservation
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 12, 2013
UK researchers are studying ways to safely use insecticides so they have little effects on native pollinators.
Kentucky Cooperative Extension recognizes Energy Awareness Challenge leaders
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 11, 2013
Challenge focused on residential, commercial and youth awareness.
Kentucky Wood Expo -- bigger than ever at Masterson Station Park
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 26, 2013
UK Forestry Extension will offer a number of educational opportunities at the Kentucky Wood Expo Sept. 20-21 for those wanting to learn more about forestry and forestry-related topics.
Irrigation study fulfills a need for Kentucky farmers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2013
Two UK Cooperative Extension interns spent the summer researching irrigation feasibility in an area of the state that took the brunt of the 2012 drought.
Students learning real-world science with help of UKAg researcher
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 13, 2013
A UK research scientist leads a group of young men from Lexington in exploring the important role of insects in the environment.
Students return with new perspective from half a world away
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013
Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center
Published on Aug. 1, 2013
The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.
Franklin County farm celebrates bicentennial, plans for future
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 22, 2013
To celebrate their farm's bicentennial, siblings Jane and Bill Julian entertained nearly 800 people on their farm for the 55th Annual Farm-City Field Day.
2013 Woodland Owners Short Course to be held in conjunction with Kentucky Wood Expo
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 15, 2013
Novice and experienced woodland owners are invited to attend one of the Woodland Owners Short Courses offered in each of the three geographical regions of Kentucky.
Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013
On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.