Wayne Sanderson Named 'Great Teacher' by the UK Alumni Association

By Danielle Donham, Kody Kiser, and Steve Shaffer
Published on Jul. 12, 2021

Wayne Sanderson knew at a young age that he had a gift, and that he wanted to be a mentor for the next generation.

Spring 2021 Dean's List Includes 960 Engineering Students

Published on Jun. 24, 2021

To make a Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in pass-fail classes.

AEN-160: Decision Aid for Estimating the Cost of Using a Drone in Production Agriculture

By Gabriel Abdulai, Joshua Jackson, and Karla Ladino
Published on Jun. 9, 2021

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, play an increasingly important role in production agriculture. UAS are already widely used in agriculture for monitoring livestock, inspecting fence lines, and evaluating crops and pastures (e.g., yield, quality, nutrients, water stress, pest pressure, disease impact).

Remembering Professor Larry Wells (1947-2021)

Published on Mar. 26, 2021

Dr. Wells was a UK professor in the Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department from 1974-2012.

UK Students Working to Develop Safety Standard for Equestrian Helmets

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 18, 2021

University of Kentucky students are working to develop a helmet testing method and collect data that will hopefully serve as the start of a crushing-safety standard for equestrian helmets. 

PEIK, KIAC Receive Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Award

Published on Mar. 9, 2021

The Community Environmental Luminary Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievements in education and outreach.

AEN-159: Using Drones to Monitor Fence Lines

By Joshua Jackson
Published on Feb. 16, 2021

The escape of livestock is a serious concern for producers. Escaped animals can potentially damage property and/or injure people, especially when they are loose in undesired areas. Fence line inspection and the monitoring of gates, wires, and latches is a time-consuming task that must be regularly conducted to mitigate the risk of escape.

BBC Publishes Article on UK Researchers' Work with Drones and Cattle

Published on Jan. 22, 2021

Jesse Hoagg, Michael Sama and Josh Jackson have been developing a way for farmers to autonomously monitor cattle using drones.

William Ford Receives New NSF Grant

Published on Jan. 21, 2021

The project is titled, “RII Track-4: Elucidating Controls of Sediment Phosphorus Delivery to Tile-Drains” and will be funded in the amount of $226,757.

AEN-158: Raised Wicking Bed

By Steve Higgins
Published on Jan. 8, 2021

A raised bed is an excellent addition to many backyard gardens. A modification of this design may be of interest to gardeners. A raised wicking bed is a self-contained method for growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. The bed provides a built-in water reservoir that allows plants to water themselves.