UK’s Heart-2-Heart campaign expands to agriculture

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 1, 2020

Three UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students receive USDA predoctoral fellowships

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 11, 2020

Each student received USDA funds to pursue the research project of their choice.

UK poultry specialist urges safe handling of backyard flocks to reduce risk of salmonella infection

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 29, 2020

As of May 15, Kentucky was reporting nine cases. The CDC reports 97 cases nationwide.

2020 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium moves online

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 21, 2020

The symposium is online June 8-12.

UK specialist offers strategies for dairy farmers in case of pandemic-induced demand drop

By Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 8, 2020

UK dairy scientist offers guidance to producers to help them prepare in the event they are asked to decrease milk production

Extension offers information for H-2A workers to keep agriculture operations safe, healthy and running during pandemic

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 7, 2020

Extension agents give producers tips to help welcome their H-2A workers back to their farms amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

La oficina de Extensión ofrece información a los trabajadores H-2A para mantener las operaciones agrícolas seguras, saludables y funcionando durante la pandemia

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 7, 2020

Meat scientists answer COVID-19-related consumer questions

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 24, 2020

There is no evidence that consumers can get COVID-19 by eating meat that was handled by a worker who has the virus.

UK alumni veterinarians adapting to COVID-19 challenges

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 21, 2020

All veterinary practitioners must limit human-to-human contact and maintain proper distancing.

Southern agricultural economists explain COVID-19 legislation, offer resources for producers

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2020

Among the COVID-19 topics the Southern agricultural economists address in their presentation include PPP, Families First Act, CARES Act and H2A labor issues.