Eastern Tent Caterpillar Update: Protecting horses and trees amid late winter conditions

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 20, 2025

While a cold winter delayed hatching for some counties, others are just now starting to reach the threshold.

‘Improving sleep all around the world’: UK alum becomes a brand leader at Tempur Sealy

By Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 19, 2025

For graduate Virginia Groppo, the University of Kentucky was the best option to get her degrees and develop her passion for brand management.

University of Kentucky encourages on-farm conservation through conversations at One Good Idea Shop Talks

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 18, 2025

Farmer participation in multi-state extension effort grows as webinars provide an impartial place to discuss adoption of soil and water saving practices.

‘Together We Grow’: University of Kentucky celebrates agriculture with video tribute, week of campus activities

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 18, 2025

National Agriculture Day, March 18, allows UK to honor its heritage, accomplishments and dedicated community working to improve agriculture.

University of Kentucky Beam Institute launches 'Kentucky Wildcask Bourbon,' a groundbreaking student-created bourbon brand

By Grace Sowards
Published on Mar. 17, 2025

The world’s largest teaching distillery to release its own bourbon, with proceeds to benefit student scholarships, research and programming.

‘We have come a long way’: UK Ag Equine Programs celebrates 20 years of equine excellence

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 14, 2025

Starting 20 years ago, Kentucky’s horse industry asked, and the University of Kentucky delivered with the goal of becoming a world equine leader. To celebrate, the community is invited to participate in programs and events throughout the year.

Corn rootworm’s secret weapon: How a genetic ‘pause’ helps a billion-dollar pest survive winter

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 13, 2025

New research spearheaded by the University of Kentucky could help farmers and the agriculture industry save billions of dollars annually.

Kentucky High School Crop Scouting Competition registration open through April 10

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 11, 2025

The competition offers Kentucky high school students the opportunity to gain valuable field experience, network with peers and potentially shape their future careers in agriculture.

Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour is March 27 in Princeton, KY

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 10, 2025

University of Kentucky crop experts will provide control options for this problematic weed species in corn, soybeans and wheat.

UK Extension takes Big Blue Book Club on the road, connecting with communities across Kentucky

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Mar. 7, 2025

In March through June, the Big Blue Book Club will read ‘My Old Kentucky Road Trip’ and host meetings across the state.