UK researchers studying ways to better manage apple disease

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 18, 2013

UK researchers have made some interesting findings about a common apple disease.

UK student enriches research at Cornell

By Carl Nathe
Published on Aug. 15, 2013

A college undergraduate spent her summer conducting experiments on apple viruses as a part of Cornell's Summer Research Scholars program.

UK's Appalachian Ties, Land Grant Mission Transforms Indonesian Community

Published on Aug. 9, 2013

Spotted winged drosophila could be problematic in small fruit

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 8, 2013

First found in the state in only a few locations in 2012, the spotted wing drosophila is widespread this summer.

Students return with new perspective from half a world away

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013

Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 25, 2013

A UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study examined industrial hemp’s true potential as a viable crop in Kentucky.

Impatiens downy mildew widespread in Kentucky

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 9, 2013

A devastating disease to a popular garden plant has expanded across the state.

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.

UK research focusing on bringing back pollinators

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 25, 2013

UK entomology researchers are testing mixtures of wildflowers to determine which can best rebuild bee and monarch butterfly populations in the state.

Sophistication of Kentucky’s producers, food systems impresses visitors

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 25, 2013

Cooperative Extension agents and specialists from around the country visited Lexington recently and left with an appreciation for Central Kentucky’s farmers and food system.