News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
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.
Take flight with KATS agricultural drone pilot certification workshop
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Jennifer Elwell
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Agricultural drone pilots can prepare and test for FAA certification during the December workshop in Madisonville, presented by the Kentucky Agricultural Training School.
University of Kentucky launches 2025 Fall Crop Protection webinar series
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Jennifer Elwell
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The free online webinars will address key topics in field crop integrated pest management.
2025 Kentucky Grazing Conference and workshop focus on ruminant profitability strategies
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky alum and grazing expert Jim Gerrish will join Extension forage specialists, offering cost-effective solutions for livestock producers.
UK to host 54th annual Pest Control Short Course
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Jordan Strickler
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The course offers learning and networking opportunities for everyone involved.
Kentucky horse owners urged to plan ahead as weather challenges hay supply
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Jordan Strickler
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Equine specialists are stressing the importance of purchasing hay earlier this year.
Build better fences: 2025 Kentucky Fall Fencing Schools equip producers with practical skills, modern techniques
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Jennifer Elwell
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Kentucky livestock producers and agribusiness professionals will learn the latest in fencing technology, layout and legal requirements during workshop.
2025 Fall Kentucky Intermediate Grazing School welcomes producers at all experience levels
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Caroline Roper
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The two-day program provides on-farm demonstrations and classroom instruction in Central Kentucky for grazing management of all livestock species.
KATS Soil Properties Workshop is Sept. 16 in Richmond
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky and NRCS soils experts will discuss water and nutrient retention and delivery for agricultural crop health at Eastern Kentucky University’s Meadowbrook Farm.
University of Kentucky student aiding the future of farming
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Jordan Strickler
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By championing intermediate wheatgrass health, one UK undergraduate hopes to lock Kentucky hillsides in place.