News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
Integrated Pest Management Virtual Training School set for March 19
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Jennifer Elwell
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Specialists will share the latest in integrated pest management research, trends and new technologies, including wildlife management.
UK project aims to help Kentucky hay producers, horse owners meet in the middle
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Jordan Strickler
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A University of Kentucky Extension team hopes to bring more educational programing, cost share programs and infrastructure improvements to horse farms in the Commonwealth.
UK Master Grazer to host 2026 Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference on Feb. 24 in Russellville
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Jennifer Elwell
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The conference will provide resources on hay production and marketing for Kentucky’s farmers.
UK Division of Regulatory Services launches Forage Testing Program to support Kentucky livestock farmers
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Jennifer Elwell
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New forage testing at the University of Kentucky provides nutritional and quality analysis to improve livestock feeding management decisions.
University of Kentucky to host Winter Wheat Meeting on Feb. 3
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Jennifer Elwell
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Hosted annually by the UK Wheat Science Group, producers from around the region visit the Winter Wheat Meeting to hear the latest research results and production tips.
UK faculty honored with 2025 Master Teacher Award for commitment to student excellence
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Christopher Carney
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A University of Kentucky Plant and Soil Sciences researcher received this year’s Master Teacher Award, recognizing faculty instructors for outstanding contributions to student success and classroom teaching.
Optimize spray applications with KATS drone pattern testing fly-in workshop
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Jennifer Elwell
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Agricultural drone pilots can test the spray pattern of their equipment at a Feb. 26 workshop, presented by the Kentucky Agricultural Training School (KATS) in Princeton.
2026 Kentucky Crop Health Conference helps farmers address pest challenges in the new year
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Jennifer Elwell
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The Feb. 5 event brings an exciting lineup of experts in weed control, plant diseases, and insect and wildlife pests ahead of planting season.
David Van Sanford receives 2025 USWBSI Lifetime Achievement Excellence Award
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Jennifer Elwell
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The UK professor was honored with a national award for the development of wheat varieties with improved disease resistance and leadership.
Kentucky’s diversified agriculture faces split outlook: UK economists point to livestock strength and row crop strain in 2026
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky economists project near-record level cash receipts for 2025 thanks to soaring cattle, poultry and equine markets, but net farm income is expected to drop in 2026 without additional government assistance.