News Archive: Extension
‘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.
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference set for Feb. 25 in Fayette County
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Christopher Carney
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Welcoming alfalfa and hay producers from across the Commonwealth, this year’s event will focus on pests, improving quality and marketing hay.
New training program hopes to increase presence of Kentucky beginning farmers
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Grace Sowards
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UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty to receive funding from the USDA to develop and train farmers just starting out.
18th annual Pastures Please!! set for Feb. 27 in Lexington
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Jordan Strickler
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A cornerstone education program for horse owners since 2007, this year’s event will focus on drone technology, pasture quality, equine health and more.