Winter taking a toll on trees

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 18, 2014

Though the state hasn’t suffered a catastrophic ice storm this year, there has been enough ice to cause significant damage to both woodland and urban trees in some areas.

UK researcher finds molecular markers for common woody plant disease

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 21, 2014

A graduate student in the college has developed an easier and quicker way to diagnose a common plant disease.

Kentucky 2013 farm cash receipts could approach, exceed $6 billion

Published on Dec. 5, 2013

Kentucky agricultural cash receipts could approach or possibly exceed, $6 billion in 2013, according to UK agricultural economists.

Wilderness First Responder Training Course returns to UK

Published on Nov. 4, 2013

The National Outdoor Leadership School’s Wilderness Medicine Institute is bringing their Wilderness First Responder Training Course back to UK Jan. 4-12.

Log Some Miles Race to benefit Kentucky Children’s Hospital

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 12, 2013

A scenic 5K foot race, part of the 2013 Kentucky Wood Expo, will raise money for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

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.

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.

Ag impact on state, region worth billions

Published on May. 28, 2013

Forestry industry has considerable economic impact

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 1, 2013

The forestry sector added nearly $10 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2012 according to the 2012-2013 Kentucky Forestry Economic Impact Report released by the UK Dept. of Forestry.