News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
UK Research and Education Center will host Wheat Field Day on May 12
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Jennifer Elwell
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Join the University of Kentucky’s Wheat Science Group experts for the latest research-based recommendations on wheat and small grain production and profitability.
Interactive crop scouting clinic offered for new and experienced agriculturalists on May 28
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Jennifer Elwell
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Kentucky Agricultural Training School workshop participants will learn to identify diseases, growth stages, weeds and nutrition deficiencies through hands-on activities.
Study co-led by UK finds cover crops show the clearest gains in soil health across U.S. long-term trials
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Jordan Strickler
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Twenty-one sites across the United States with samples up to 50 years old showed cover crops displayed the best results with soybeans.
UK Extension to host several Master Grazer spring education events across Kentucky
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Jennifer Elwell
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The Cooperative Extension Service program responds to growing interest in livestock grazing and forage ventures with hands-on learning workshops.
Hendricks Farms receives 2026 University of Kentucky Grain Crops Science Service Award
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Jordan Strickler
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This year’s winner has served as a site for studying harvest weed seed control for Italian ryegrass in wheat.
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.