News Archive: Horticulture
Cucumber research could help farmers extend seasons and diversify
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 2, 2021
The University of Kentucky Controlled Environment Horticulture Research Unit is conducting a two-year study to evaluate cucumber varieties for greenhouse production.
July is Kentucky-grown Cut Flower Month
Published on Jun. 29, 2021
The Kentucky Horticulture Council and University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension will highlight many of Kentucky’s cut flower growers on KHC’s social media channels every day in July.
UK announces online wine sales that benefit grape, wine research
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 23, 2021
Wines grown and produced by the University of Kentucky Winery are now available for purchase online by UK students, faculty, staff and retirees.
UK and Arq partner to build a more sustainable future
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 16, 2021
Researchers at the UK Horticultural Research Farm will test two agricultural products produced with Arq materials derived from transforming mining waste into high-performing tools for agricultural use.
That coleus you just bought has science behind it
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 7, 2021
Horticultural scientists at the University of Kentucky and North Carolina State University conducted cultivar trials to benefit growers and consumers.
UK agriculture and nurse researchers’ Farmers’ Dinner Theater grows safety, mental health awareness in rural Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 26, 2021
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to lead research, outreach efforts in controlled environment systems
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 12, 2021
Kentucky stands on the cusp of being able to produce a considerable amount of food through controlled environment systems that are eco-friendly and sustainable.
UK extension offices serving as community COVID-19 vaccination sites
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 5, 2021
Seven extension offices have worked with local, state and federal government agencies to help administer vaccines in their communities.
Gardeners might want to protect tender plants tonight
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 20, 2021
Four CAFE students named UK Gaines Center for Humanities scholars
By
Whitney Hale
Published on Apr. 8, 2021
Congratulations to CAFE students Haley Nelson, Felix Lowery, Brandy Jackson and Larah Ballard.