UK alums lead effort in Kentucky milk product giveaways

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 22, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provided $3 billion to purchase food, including dairy products.

Asian longhorned tick found in Kentucky

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 21, 2020

Food insecure? Not if Cooperative Extension has a say

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 16, 2020

When the pandemic began, UK Cooperative Extension agents and NEP assistants double-timed their efforts to protect their clientele and fight food insecurity.

Late freezes hurt Kentucky wheat yields

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2020

UK to host Western Kentucky Summer Forage Tour at Palmer Farms

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2020

The tour features a growing, grass-fed beef operation.

UK research: cover crops, no-till could slow climate change

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 14, 2020

Cover crops combined with no-till agriculture increase soil organic carbon.

Extended heat wave will put stress on Kentucky livestock producers and corn growers

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 14, 2020

Extended heat waves can impact crops and livestock.

UK webinar series to help farm families work through current economic challenges

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 9, 2020

The series begins July 23 and will go live the of following three Thursdays at 7 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. CDT.

Kentucky Beef Quality and Care Assurance certification now available online

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 7, 2020

Organizers usually conduct the program through in-person meetings, but due to the pandemic, they moved the training online.

UK to host virtual Corn and Soybean Field Day

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 7, 2020

The two-day event will occur July 21 and July 28.