News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
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.
University of Kentucky researchers help develop practical tools to curb wheat diseases
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are helping lessen wheat diseases, something that could save farmers money.
UKREC and Master Grazer to host Winter Feeding Field Day on Dec. 13 in Princeton
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Jennifer Elwell
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The field day will focus on stockpiling cool-season forages for winter grazing and hay feeding strategies to improve livestock nutrition.
University of Kentucky research collaboration links key corn protein to stronger, longer-lasting seed
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Jordan Strickler
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International research spearheaded in part by the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has found one secret to how corn can repair itself, a discovery that could help farmers save money.
Using drones to protect Kentucky corn: UK researchers lead precision agriculture study
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Jennifer Elwell
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Plant pathology and agricultural engineering specialists are testing drone-based fungicide applications in the treatment of foliar corn diseases, such as gray leaf spot, at the UK Research and Education Center. Recommendations will be shared during a hands-on workshop in February.
5th Annual Kentucky Invasive Plant Conference set for Nov. 18
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Jordan Strickler
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Invasive species can be detrimental to native wildlife. The University of Kentucky and other institutions are hoping to help reverse that.
UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence announces 2025 Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest winners
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Jennifer Elwell
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The Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest honors farmers achieving outstanding production and grain quality while sharing best management practices and directing new research.