News Archive: Horticulture
‘Beauty can persevere’: UKREC at Princeton shares daylilies for preservation
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Bailey Vandiver
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After surviving the 2021 tornado, daylilies at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center needed to be relocated for renovations and were donated to other UK properties.
UK Horticulture Research Farm superintendent receives sustainable agriculture achievement award
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky soil health expert Steve Diver received accolades for forty years of work and research toward making agriculture more environmentally friendly.
UK Department of Horticulture, partners to host 2025 KY Fruit and Vegetable Conference
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Grace Sowards
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Registration for the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Conference is now open.
‘A big win for everybody’: Wildcat Market gives UK students free, locally sourced food
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Bailey Vandiver
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The third annual Wildcat Market provided fresh, local produce to University of Kentucky students.
The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.
July is Kentucky grown cut flower month
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Cindy Finneseth
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The commonwealth is home to well over 220 commercial cut flower operations, and are increasing every year.
University of Kentucky breaks ground on Agricultural Research Building, advancing the state’s agricultural industries
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Derrick Meads
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Slated for completion in November 2026, the new $285 million building will foster collaborative and transformational agricultural research initiatives.
Innovative plant fertilization study awarded significant NSF grant, setting stage for future agricultural advancements
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Jordan Strickler
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A University of Kentucky researcher's work in unlocking the secrets of plant fertilization could provide insight to improve crop production in a changing global environment.
Integrated Pest Management Training School set for March 18 in Bowling Green
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky specialists will share the latest integrated pest management research with extension agents, farmers, consultants, local community, pesticide applicators and the local community.
University of Kentucky researcher is a driving force in tar spot research for corn producers
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Jordan Strickler
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A University of Kentucky researcher is helping corn producers nationwide avoid crop losses due to a rising, understudied disease.