News Archive: Horticulture
UKAg alum has unique zoo career
Published on Apr. 15, 2014
Lifelong curiousity fostered unique career at area zoo.
UKAg alum has unique zoo career
Published on Apr. 15, 2014
March 31-April 4 is BrAg Week at UK
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 27, 2014
It's time for the faculty, staff and students to share their love for and experiences in the college.
Hungering for fresh food? Sign up now for UKAg CSA
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 28, 2014
Registration continues for the 2014 season of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Community Supported Agriculture project.
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.
Molly Davis named director of The Arboretum
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Dec. 4, 2013
Davis becomes just the second director of The Arboretum.
Disease resistant apples first line of defense for home orchardists
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 23, 2013
Home gardeners may not be prepared for the onslaught of diseases that bombard their apple trees every year. Planting disease resistant cultivars could help.
Plant pathologist keeps growers alerted to downy mildew risk
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 8, 2013
A UK plant pathologist is part of a regional effort to help minimize damage to cucurbits from downy mildew.
Eastern Kentucky farmers' market making a difference
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 20, 2013
Sometimes finding fresh produce in Eastern Kentucky is difficult.