News Archive: Livestock
UKAg co-sponsoring precision dairy farming conference
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 15, 2015
Precision dairy techniques can save producers time and money
From the ashes, a new state-of-the-art feed mill rises at UK farm
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 28, 2015
New mill will feed thousands of animals at UKAg farms.
UK Dining to benefit from deal for local beef
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 27, 2015
An agreement between two Kentucky processors and a large food distributor is opening up a market for Appalachian beef cattle. UK Dining customers will benefit from the deal.
UK soybean hull research gives options to Kentucky cattle farmers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 18, 2015
Research conducted over the past 20 years by a UK animal scientist has shown that cattle can safely eat grain by-products in a way that's a win-win for cattle and grain farmers.
UKAg specialists urge proactive approach to bird flu outbreak
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 23, 2015
Bird flu is not currently in Kentucky.
UK Ag Equine Programs celebrates 10 years
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Apr. 23, 2015
It's been a decade since the colleged ramped up its eduational offerings to the equine industry.
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held June 2
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Apr. 20, 2015
The field day will be at McPeek Racing's Magdalena Farm in Lexington.
Ag gone mobile
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 16, 2015
In Hopkins County, Curtis Dame is showing farmers how they can get production answers at their fingertips.
Kentucky Grazing School coming soon to Woodford County
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 15, 2015
Interested persons are encouraged to register early as participation is limited.
Collective minds address supply side of local food
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 9, 2015
ES Good Barn was the site for the Bluegrass Barn Raising, a strategy meeting of farmers, processors, and distributors for expanding the supply of local foods to institutions.