Optimize spray applications with KATS drone pattern testing fly-in workshop

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Dec. 18, 2025

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.

UK team builds a 'genetic toolbox' to stay ahead of equine rotavirus A, a common threat to foals

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 17, 2025

A Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment virologist is working on a new genetic toolkit to decrease the number of equine rotavirus infections.

2026 Kentucky Crop Health Conference helps farmers address pest challenges in the new year

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Dec. 17, 2025

The Feb. 5 event brings an exciting lineup of experts in weed control, plant diseases, and insect and wildlife pests ahead of planting season.

UK researchers track snake fungal disease in Kentucky, testing whether infections reduce survival

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 16, 2025

Snakes are essential to the world’s ecosystems, but is a fungal disease putting them in danger?

‘A simple brilliance’: Dr. Nancy Cox delivers 2025 William Henry Hatch Memorial Lecture

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 15, 2025

The rotating lecture series honors three historical figures in the land-grant university system and recognizes an outstanding leader for their research contributions.

David Van Sanford receives 2025 USWBSI Lifetime Achievement Excellence Award

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Dec. 12, 2025

The UK professor was honored with a national award for the development of wheat varieties with improved disease resistance and leadership.

UK’s Reddy Palli named 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow

By Alicia Gregory
Published on Dec. 12, 2025

A University of Kentucky researcher and scientist has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.

'Building on the successes': Kentucky Farm Launch accepting applications for second season

By Grace Sowards
Published on Dec. 10, 2025

Nine-month beginning farmer program provides hands-on training in production, processing, business management and marketing.

UK Center for Crop Diversification celebrates 25 years helping farmers, small businesses thrive

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 10, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s Center for Crop Diversification has been a hub of resources, training and tools to help farmers and food entrepreneurs learn, grow and profit.

University of Kentucky finds Antarctica’s toughest insect is already eating microplastics

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 9, 2025

A Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alum is spearheading the first insect research on the effects of microplastics in one of the world's most remote locations.