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News Archive: Horticulture

UK researchers finding ways to make crops more prolific, saving farmers money

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 22, 2022

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers could be onto something big for maximizing crop efficiency and reducing nitrogen applications, saving farmers money.

C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By Aimee Nielson and
Published on Dec. 19, 2022

C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.

Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference Jan. 3-4

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 8, 2022

The 2023 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference will have something for all commercial fruit and vegetable producers.

Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2022

Economists predicted the Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion.

Distilleries finding “bourbon shrooms” profitable for spent grains

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 28, 2022

Mushrooms and distilleries have quite a bit in common thanks to students at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

First-generation students share their UK CAFE experience

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 9, 2022

In celebration of National First-Generation Student Week Nov. 7-11, four UK CAFE first-generation students shared their trailblazing journey to becoming the first in their family to earn a four-year degree.

UK to host Crop Pest Management webinar series

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 20, 2022

Beginning Nov. 8, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a series of five webinars covering field crop protection.