News Archive: Horticulture
KET to air documentary about UKAg grape and wine research
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 9, 2015
Documentary follows UKAg field and vineyard research across Kentucky.
UKAg research reveals promising new strawberry variety
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 27, 2015
New variety could mean local strawberries as early as May.
UK CSA offers a season of fresh, organic food
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 13, 2015
UK faculty, staff and students may register for the 2015 season of the UK CSA, which provides them with a weekly share of fresh, certified organic vegetables from May through October.
The Arboretum to welcome renowned gardener Andrew Bunting
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 4, 2015
Bunting's garden was featured in This Old House magazine and the Wall Street Journal.
Food Connection at UK introduces producers, processors to new UK Dining
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 4, 2015
The Food Connection at UK hosted a one-day workshop to connect Kentucky food producers with the new Aramark-managed UK Dining.
Leopold Conservation Award Program seeks nominees in Kentucky
Published on Feb. 3, 2015
Nominations are due by April 15.
High tunnel webinar series a convenient option for growers
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 22, 2015
Series begins Feb. 17.
Fruit and Vegetable Conference set for Jan. 5-6
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 12, 2014
The conference is aimed at all fruit and vegetable growers.
Kentucky ag economy remains strong, but concerns are for 2015
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2014
A 15 percent increase in livestock prices is expected to boost 2014 Kentucky agricultural cash receipts to $6B. The 2015 outlook is expected to drop back.
Whiskey Women author to speak to UKAg community
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 6, 2014
The book explores the role women played in saving the spirits industry from Prohibition.