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The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has been offering online education for many years, but even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty in the UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences are...

During challenging times, producers may worry about changing farming practices or find it hard to maintain new ones. Yet, soil health and good stewardship practices are as important during times of stress and uncertainty as they are...

Members of the University of Kentucky Wheat Science Group recently honored industry partner Carl Schwinke of Siemer Milling Company with their Service Award. The annual award recognizes individuals for their collaborations and contributions to UK wheat research....

Understanding the mechanisms behind successful plant reproduction can lead to more reliable crop production and higher yields. In a recent study, an international group of scientists led by researchers from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture,...

Agriculture is advancing in fields across Kentucky thanks to farmers willing to take the time and share their land for research. Scientists in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment engage with an extensive...

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension agents and Ag Equine Programs will host a virtual Pastures Please!! pasture management workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. EST on January 26.  Horse owners and farm managers will have the opportunity to...

Kentuckians have already experienced the first effects of winter. A University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment specialist said that was a good reminder that many horse owners will soon be feeding more hay and need to...

Kentucky Venues announced the 56th annual National Farm Machinery Show and 53rd annual Championship Tractor Pull will shift the scheduled 2021 dates from February to March 31-April 3....

The COVID-19 pandemic made for a tumultuous year in Kentucky agriculture, but the state’s agricultural receipts will likely hold steady to 2019 levels. Agricultural economists from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are...

An early blast of cold, snow and ice arrived in the Bluegrass, and that puts pressure on farmers to make sure their animals are ready for the winter assault. “The combination of cold air and wind create...