Kentucky farmers are at the mercy of Mother Nature as uncommonly dry conditions persist
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Across Kentucky, pastures are dry. Kentucky farmers are feeling the impact of a…
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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…
UK extension poultry specialists leads veterinarian training to treat growing backyard flocks
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americans were showing an increased interest in backyard…
HealthyWoods app helps owners understand woodlands with research-based information
By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky A new mobile app makes receiving research-based woodland management information as easy as…
Recent studies by UK entomologists find invasive paper wasps preying on monarch butterfly larvae
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky An invasive paper wasp may be stymying the efforts of urban gardeners to rebuild…
UK entomologists say new stinging ant species could cause problems for Kentuckians
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky University of Kentucky entomologists want people to be aware of a new stinging pest…
Quarles, UK encourage Kentuckians to grow Victory Gardens; campaign to reach every Kentucky county
Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced a new Kentucky Department of Agriculture partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Cooperative…
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….
OK, Clarabell, look into the camera and smile; UK wants pictures of your cow’s face; research will help
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky University of Kentucky researchers are working to make cattle producers’ lives less stressful, but…
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…
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…
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 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…
Celebration of Kentucky’s small businesses includes Pacesetter to Bluegrass Electrical of Burlington
Kentucky’s small businesses were celebrated recently in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort during Kentucky Celebrates Small Business. The Kentucky Small…
Bill to align Kentucky’s hemp research program with federal farm bill goes to Bevin for signature
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles Tuesday celebrated the passage in the Kentucky House of Representatives of landmark legislation that aligns Kentucky’s…
Batter up! Sign up your cooking team by March 15 for 5th Junior Chef ‘farm to school’ competition
Opening Day is almost here. That’s right – the fifth season of Farm to School Junior Chef competition will open…
James Votruba to serve as Duvall Leader in Residence at University of Kentucky Feb. 20-23
James Votruba, Northern Kentucky University’s president emeritus, will visit the University of Kentucky campus Feb. 20-23 as this year’s W….
Boone County 4-H Elite Equestrian Drill Team has experience of lifetime at inauguration parade in D.C.
By Aimee Nelson UK College of Agriculture Eight 4-Hers recently got to be a part of history on horseback. Kentucky…
UK Colleges team up to develop a video game to educate young family farmers, help prevent injuries
By Olivia McCoy From UKNow Family farming differs from other professions because people in this field both work and live…
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