News Archive: Livestock
Cattle market prices down from 2014, but still historically high
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 7, 2015
Market is still strong.
Extension aquaculture trainings coming to Central Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 27, 2015
Come learn the advantages of a well built, properly managed pond April 17-18 at the Franklin County Extension office.
Time to BrAg about Ag
By
Jackie Clark
Published on Mar. 27, 2015
BrAg Week is March 30-April 3 on campus.
Arctic cold poses risk to livestock
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 18, 2015
Livestock producers need to protect animals from record-breaking cold.
UK animal and food scientist receives prestigious award
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 6, 2015
The Bertebos Prize is considered the "Nobel Prize of Agriculture."
Food Connection at UK introduces producers, processors to new UK Dining
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 4, 2015
The Food Connection at UK hosted a one-day workshop to connect Kentucky food producers with the new Aramark-managed UK Dining.
Leopold Conservation Award Program seeks nominees in Kentucky
Published on Feb. 3, 2015
Nominations are due by April 15.
Small Ruminant Grazing Conference Feb. 7
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 9, 2015
Register by Jan. 24.
Kentucky ag economy remains strong, but concerns are for 2015
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2014
A 15 percent increase in livestock prices is expected to boost 2014 Kentucky agricultural cash receipts to $6B. The 2015 outlook is expected to drop back.
UKAg to host second Precision Dairy Showcase in December
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 20, 2014
UK's event will allow dairy producers to see new advances in precision technology.