News Archive: Biosystems Ag Engineering
Service your lawnmower ahead of grass season at UK clinic
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Grace Sowards
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Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering students at the University of Kentucky are gearing up for spring yard work by hosting the annual lawnmower clinic.
Optimize spray applications with KATS drone pattern testing fly-in workshop
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Jennifer Elwell
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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.
Using drones to protect Kentucky corn: UK researchers lead precision agriculture study
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Jennifer Elwell
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Plant pathology and agricultural engineering specialists are testing drone-based fungicide applications in the treatment of foliar corn diseases, such as gray leaf spot, at the UK Research and Education Center. Recommendations will be shared during a hands-on workshop in February.
UK student helping build a better base for 3D-printed foods
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Jordan Strickler
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Curiosity, compassion and chemistry drive one UK student’s food printing project.
One University of Kentucky student’s search for contaminants in Appalachian streams
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Jordan Strickler
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How a student shifted her perspective on engineering and opened the door to a future in environmental research.
Drone certification: level up with KATS workshop and exam
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Jennifer Elwell
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Agricultural drone pilots can prepare and test for certification during summer workshop through Kentucky Agricultural Training School in Madisonville.
University of Kentucky faculty recognized for advancing research and extension in agriculture
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Christopher Carney
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment honored faculty members for their dedication to excellence in science, research and extension programs.
University of Kentucky scientists reveal new insights into the state’s water quality challenges
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Jordan Strickler
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Contaminant runoff is a major problem for Kentucky’s waterways. One University of Kentucky professor is hoping to help change all of that.
UK researchers develop greener, more sustainable ways to recover metals from electronic waste
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky researchers are changing the traditional ways of recycling methods for electronic waste, that often rely on harsh chemicals and energy-intensive processes.
Turning waste into fuel: Bourbon industry offers new path for renewable energy
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky researchers are finding new ways to use bourbon byproducts.