News Archive: Livestock
Matthews named assistant dean for research
Published on Jan. 26, 2021
Mid-South Stocker Conference goes virtual to reach cattle producers
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 19, 2021
The 2021 conference will challenge cattle producers to look at the big picture.
Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers focuses on stewarding resources in hard times
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 14, 2021
Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers is an opportunity for farmers across the Midwest and Mid-South to have meaningful conversations with other farmers and experts about practical ideas and programs that can help them weather hard times and succeed with stewardship practices on their farms.
UK offers numerous online beef education opportunities for Kentucky cattle producers
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 14, 2021
UK beef faculty are reaching farmers in innovative ways during the pandemic.
Applications open for 2021 USDA internships at UK
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 16, 2020
The deadline to apply for a summer internship is Feb. 15.
Farmer-researcher partnerships are backbone of agricultural advances
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 15, 2020
Thanks to farmers who are willing to share their land for research, agriculture is advancing in fields across Kentucky. Scientists in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment engage with an extensive network of producers in all disciplines.
Horse owners should have enough hay for winter
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 10, 2020
Recent winter weather was a good reminder that many horse owners will soon be feeding more hay and need to check their supplies
Despite COVID-19, Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady to 2019 levels
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 4, 2020
UK agricultural economists project farm receipts will equal 2019 and net income will likely be up.
Early winter blast prompts livestock producers to think about cold months ahead
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2020
Animals have a higher requirement for energy in the colder months, which means they need high-quality grains and forages.
Hay contest helps producers improve forages, livestock
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 12, 2020
Eastern Kentucky forage and livestock producers use contest results to improve their operations and provide their livestock with higher quality hay.