UK study examines climate change effects on tall fescue, endophyte

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 9, 2016

In the study, tall fescue and endophyte responses to warmer and wetter conditions varied based on the genetics of each.

USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture director to visit campus May 6

Published on May. 2, 2016

Ramaswamy will give a seminar titled, "Perfect Storm to Nutritional Security," Friday morning in the college's Cameron Williams Hall in the Plant Sciences Building.

Salamander populations affected by valley fill

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 14, 2016

UK Forestry's Steven Price studied 23 Eastern Kentucky headwater streams and found that mountaintop removal mining & subsequent valley fill take a toll on salamander numbers.

UK Robinson Center hosting Wildflower Hike April 16

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 11, 2016

Kentucky has dozens of wildflower species blooming in the spring.

UK symposium: A conversation about sustainable food systems

Published on Mar. 10, 2016

Scholars, students, community members are invited to UK on April 7 to help shape the future of food systems studies at the university.

CSA offers fresh food straight from UK’s organic farm

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 22, 2016

Enrollment in the CSA provides UK employees and students with a weekly share of fresh certified-organic vegetables from the Horticulture Research Farm from May through October.

Registration open for tri-state Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 15, 2016

The annual event provides forestry- and wildlife-related educational opportunities to help woodland owners get the most from their properties.

UK research explores the effects of climate change on soil microbes

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 21, 2016

What happens underground might have big effects above ground when it comes to climate change.

UK study finds demand for local food is no fad

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 8, 2015

Researchers behind the Fayette County Local Food Demand Assessment estimate that Lexington businesses spent approximately $14 million on Kentucky food products in 2014.

CAFE receives five sustainability grants

By Whitney Harder
Published on Dec. 2, 2015

The UK President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee awarded nearly $200,000 in funding to seven sustainability projects.