UK launches new "Weather Alert" smartphone app

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 30, 2024

In a move to boost weather-related awareness and agricultural decision-making, the University of Kentucky Ag Weather Center, in partnership with the UK

Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs announced, advancing Kentucky through promising research

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 13, 2024

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) recognizes faculty members Alison Gustafson and Tiffany Mess

2024 College of Engineering Faculty Awards

Published on May. 10, 2024

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING OUTSTANDING TEACHING ASSISTANT MIHIR MALLADIDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering

UK leading $20 million, 5-year NSF collaborative project to build climate resilience in Kentucky

By Dave Melanson and Kevin Puckett
Published on May. 9, 2024

Kentucky has certainly learned over the past four years that our weather is challenging to predict and can have devastating consequences for our citizens.

University of Kentucky researchers lead a national team, transforming solid waste into aviation fuel

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 25, 2024

In a move towards sustainable energy and waste management, the University of Kentucky has launched a pioneering research initiative that seeks to turn everyday trash into high-quality sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). 

AEN-175: Rain Traps for Watering Livestock in Remote Locations

By Steve Higgins
Published on Mar. 25, 2024

The availability of abundant, clean water can be the most limiting factor for a grazing operation. Rainfall has been harvested for thousands of years to provide water for crops, humans, and livestock. A familiar example is a cistern adjacent to a barn or house.

AEN-174: Drone Sprayer Sizing for Agricultural Applications

By Joshua Jackson and Karla Ladino
Published on Mar. 6, 2024

Sprayers are essential in agriculture, since they apply products that control weeds, pests, and diseases. In recent years, drone sprayers have gained popularity due to advantages associated with their flexibility in application timing, ability to operate without being constrained by ground conditions, and ease of deployment.

Making horse racing safer in Kentucky and beyond: How new tools could revolutionize the game

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 24, 2024

In horse racing, a track's turf surface is more than just grass. It sets a stage where safety and fairness are vital. With the racing community always looking for ways to make the sport safer, a new study has shed light on tools that make assessing the condition of racetracks much easier and more accurate.  

UK researchers to study how air quality impacts high-risk rural children

By Lindsay Travis
Published on Feb. 13, 2024

A group of researchers at the University of Kentucky is conducting a first-of-its-kind study addressing how home air quality affects blood pressure and obesity in children in rural Kentucky.

University of Kentucky scientists develop eco-friendly magnet to battle microplastics

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 12, 2024

Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental issue, and University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are leading the charge with an innovative solution.