News Archive: Extension
Bourbon Brood of periodical cicadas ready to sing this spring in Kentucky
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Jennifer Elwell
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UK entomologists encourage farmers and homeowners to use non-invasive methods to protect their trees and shrubs.
‘Good fences make good neighbors’: Kentucky Spring Fencing Schools perfect for agriculturalists, homeowners
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Jennifer Elwell
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Farmers, hobbyists and agricultural professionals will have two opportunities this spring to learn about farm fencing basics and new innovations.
University of Kentucky encourages on-farm conservation through conversations at One Good Idea Shop Talks
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Jennifer Elwell
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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
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Jennifer Elwell
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National Agriculture Day, March 18, allows UK to honor its heritage, accomplishments and dedicated community working to improve agriculture.
Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour is March 27 in Princeton, KY
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Jennifer Elwell
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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
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Bailey Vandiver
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In March through June, the Big Blue Book Club will read ‘My Old Kentucky Road Trip’ and host meetings across the state.
‘Pearls of wisdom’: Hardin County farmer receives 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award
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Jordan Strickler
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This year’s award recognized Richard Preston for decades of service to advancing grain crops research in Kentucky agriculture.
Celebrating 160 years of the University of Kentucky—rooted in agriculture, service to the Commonwealth
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Bailey Vandiver
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The college that became the University of Kentucky was founded in 1865, following the passage of the Morrill Act that established land-grant institutions.
Field Day to showcase fragipan remediation and soil health solutions
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Jordan Strickler
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At the March 13 event, University of Kentucky researchers will feature field-based methods and solutions on fragipan soils, which impacts millions in Kentucky and beyond.
Integrated Pest Management Virtual Training School set for March 12
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Christopher Carney
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Specialists will share the latest in integrated pest management research, trends and new technology, including drones.