Two professors in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently were named Fellows of two professional societies during the societies' annual meetings in Pittsburgh.

Glen Aiken, who is an agronomist and animal scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture -- Agricultural...

For decades the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture has offered Eastern Kentuckians vital support through Robinson Forest, Robinson Station and the Wood Utilization Center. Until now, all three units were operating independently of each other. Now, all three are combining under one umbrella...

No-till wheat research at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture has come a long way since a drill dropped...

For many people, finding enough money to fulfill...

The Kentucky 4-H Dairy Judging team participated in the All-American Dairy Judging Contest in Pennsylvania  and the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo this fall.

"The team competed against 12 other teams from across the United States and...

Dealing with fallen stock disposal is a reality for any livestock owner and understanding the regulations surrounding the process is likely the biggest challenge. In light of recent Food and Drug Administration regulations, researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture are defining...

So far, 2009 has been a great year for forage production in Kentucky with plenty of grass for grazing and even plenty to spare for hay making. Most farmers still have accumulated pasture to graze over the winter as well.  But the previous two years of drought conditions still might have an effect...

The University of Kentucky is the lead institute in a group of universities that received a $6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to study the molecular genetics and biochemical potential of medicinal plants.

"Our...

Four researchers from the University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center and a faculty member in UK's Department of Computer Science were among 58 co-authors of a research article published Nov. 6 in Science that...

Backed by a nearly $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Cooperative Extension will offer a comprehensive training program for beginning farmers and those who are thinking about taking up farming.

The Kentucky's whole farm...

Eighth-graders from Christian and Trigg counties got a jumpstart on career exploration when they attended the 4-H Everyday Engineering Camp hosted by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Christian County.

The three-day, two-night...

River Cities Harvest feeds thousands of needy people in northeastern Kentucky. Their donations come from many places, and perhaps the most unexpected is a garden tended by inmates of the Federal Correctional Institution near Ashland.

Lori Bowling, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension...

There's no doubt October 2009 was a soggy month most agricultural producers would rather forget. The record rainfall made everything more complicated. From delayed harvests to tobacco curing problems, farmers were soaked to the bone. When the month finally ended and the numbers came together,...

Dan Rosenberg was named 2009 Friend of the Equine Initiative Nov. 3 at the conclusion of the inaugural University of Kentucky Equine Initiative Distinguished Industry Lecture Series on UK's campus.

Rosenberg was recognized for his involvement at the strategic level of the Equine Initiative...

To celebrate the horse industry as it prepares to welcome the world to the Bluegrass state for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the Kentucky Equine Youth Festival will host live demonstrations of the eight games events from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 19, at the Kentucky Horse Park.

The...

Planning for the coming growing season is an important but sometimes challenging task for producers of grain crops. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture specialists will offer their nonbiased advice to help growers wade through the decision-making process during a series of early bird meetings....

Caldwell County fourth-graders were immersed in science as they studied trees...

A groundbreaking ceremony for University of Kentucky Equine Reproduction Facilities was held Oct. 26 at UK's Maine Chance Equine Campus. The ceremony recognized supporters who generously donated money to fund the remodeling of facilities for equine reproduction research by experts at the Maxwell...

In 2008, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture broke ground on a $28.5 million expansion and renovation of UK's Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center. A year later, the construction is progressing briskly and was recently celebrated with a "topping off" ceremony to signify...