News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
UK graduate student named National Corn Growers Association Research Ambassador
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Christopher Carney
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The National Corn Growers Association named University of Kentucky graduate student Travis Banet as a 2023-2024 Research Ambassador, one of eight students awarded nationally.
Smart feeding and planning: Tackling hay challenges for horses amid Kentucky’s drought
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Jordan Strickler
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In times of drought, smart planning is essential for horse owners.
Weather extremes force Kentucky producers to rethink hay management and livestock strategy
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment experts advise on successful livestock haying in a time of drought and hot weather.
Building blocks for life: UK researchers uncover how legumes select nitrogen-fixing bacterial partners
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Jordan Strickler
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The discovery offers a substantial understanding of how legumes have evolved to form specific bacterial partnerships.
University of Kentucky study highlights the benefits of mixing cover crops
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Jordan Strickler
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New research from the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment provides beneficial insights for farmers looking to enhance their crop management practices, including soil health and sustainability.
‘From the field to flooring’ – HempWood on the University of Kentucky campus
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Grace Sowards
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The flooring of the office and lab space at the Plant Sciences Building on North Farm at the University of Kentucky is made from materials grown right outside its four walls.
University of Kentucky breaks ground on Agricultural Research Building, advancing the state’s agricultural industries
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Derrick Meads
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Slated for completion in November 2026, the new $285 million building will foster collaborative and transformational agricultural research initiatives.
UK equine hay workshop registration now open
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Jordan Strickler
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The event aims to help hay producers understand the specific needs of horse owners and how to assess hay quality on their farms.
Registration open for UK annual Pest Management Field Day
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Jordan Strickler
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Participants will learn about the latest cutting-edge research to rid their fields of pests
UK hosts Wheat Field Day highlighting agricultural advances
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Jordan Strickler
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Wheat Field Day 2024 brings together Kentucky farmers, producers and community members interested in learning more about wheat industry advancements.