UK poultry specialists urge caution as highly pathogenic avian influenza is found in Kentucky
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Kentucky. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment specialists urge…
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Summit scheduled at UK Gatton Center to promote local and sustainable food systems in Kentucky
The second annual Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit will bring together the Commonwealth’s farm and food community for a day…
University of Kentucky home to new national center studying economic impacts of rural health care
By Carol Lea Spence UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment The newly formed Center for Economic Analysis for Rural…
Kentucky agriculture dealing with worsening drought conditions and the summer that never seems to end
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky It is the summer that never seems to end. Already into October, and much…
University of Kentucky’s Carl Bradley is Mid America CropLife Association Educator of the Year
The University of Kentucky’s Carl Bradley was recently named the Educator of the Year by the Mid America CropLife Association….
$100,000 grant from NTRA Charities to establish new UK Equine Surfaces and Safety Laboratory
By Holly Wiemers University of Kentucky The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities has made a $100,000 gift that will enable…
Abundant rainfall intensifies pasture problem for farmers who already face animal health issues
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Agricultural land in the Bluegrass state is saturated with abundant rainfall from recent weeks….
Lexington horse farm sees success from pasture renovations guided by UK College of Agriculture
By: Katie Pratt UK College of Agriculture A Kentucky Thoroughbred horse farm is reaping the benefits of healthier mares and…
University of Kentucky uses pilot program Create Bridges to strengthen rural economies
By Carol Lea Spence Special to NKyTribune Retail, tourism and entertainment provide jobs and business opportunities that often drive rural…
Wet, cold spring could lead to seedling blights in corn; farmers should scout their fields
By Katie Pratt UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment This year’s wet, chilly spring has delayed corn planting across…
UK graduate student climbs out of his opioid addiction to do research, start a foundation
By Olivia Ramirez University of Kentucky Alex Elswick is earning his doctorate at the University of Kentucky. He’s also the…
UK College of Ag to grow malaria-fighting plant as part of cooperative agreement with ArtemiFlow
By Jeff Franklin University of Kentucky University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers will grow the malaria-fighting…
Deadline near for KY Farm to School Junior Chef contest; open to high school, middle school students
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles reminds Kentucky school cooking teams that they have until March 15 to apply for the sixth…
UK College of Agriculture to host two day-long fencing schools in March
Livestock producers know good fencing is vital to their operation. To help producers learn about the newest fencing methods and…
He overcame prescription-induced opioid addiction to become doctoral student, establish a nonprofit
By Olivia Ramirez UKnow Alex Elswick is earning his doctorate degree at the University of Kentucky. He’s the founder of a…
Kentucky soybean growers produce highest ever yields in state; 107.76 bushels an acre breaks record
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Kentucky soybean growers produced the highest ever documented yields in the state this year…
UK researchers analyze prices of various chocolates, purchasing preferences (it’s good for you!)
The holiday season is a time when many people think of buying, purchasing and consuming chocolate. A recent study by…
Kentucky’s agricultural income rebounds but still below records; we have a lot of chickens
Kentucky agricultural cash receipts and net farm income rebounded in the past year from 2016 levels, but are still well…
UK scientist part of group sequencing first liverwort genome; provides insight into plant evolution
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Earth would look a whole lot different without plants rooted firmly in the ground….
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment continues hemp research; crop shows potential
By Katie Pratt UK CAFE With hemp’s reintroduction into the United States as a part of research pilot programs in…
Nature is putting on her autumn colors — plan your driving trip around peak times in October
By Carol Lea Spence UK College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Every year around this time, nature puts her greens…
‘No P on My Lawn’ — UK cooperative extension taking campaign directly to Fayette neighborhoods
When University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment specialists show up at the front door, easels and flyers in hand, it’s…
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