University of Kentucky scientists reveal new insights into the state’s water quality challenges

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 25, 2025

A study by researchers across multiple disciplines at the University of Kentucky has offered the most in-depth look at what’s flowing through Kentucky’s streams and rivers, and how these waterways can be safeguarded.  

AEN-177: Basic Principles for Laying Out Farm Infrastructure on Livestock Operations

By Steve Higgins
Published on Feb. 20, 2025

Livestock operations require comprehensive infrastructure to efficiently produce livestock.

UK researchers develop greener, more sustainable ways to recover metals from electronic waste

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 13, 2025

As electronic waste (e-waste) piles up globally, researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of

Fall 2024 Dean's List includes 1,009 engineering students

Published on Feb. 11, 2025

Pigman College of Engineering Spring 2025 Dean’s List  Listed alphabetically by last name.* *some students excluded for privacy purposes

AEN-178: Wetland Curriculum for Kentucky High Schools

By Carmen Agouridis, Emily Nottingham, and Tiffany Messer
Published on Jan. 23, 2025

Wetland curriculum for high schoolers is designed to provide students with knowledge concerning the natural environment and its associated problems with water quality and quantity, along with awareness of how to help solve these problems.

‘UK at the Half’: UK leads collaborative Kentucky climate resiliency project

Published on Jan. 17, 2025

 

Q&A with Abby Phillips

Published on Nov. 13, 2024

  Name: Abby Phillips Major: Biosystems Engineering-Biomedicine Focus Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI  

Turning waste into fuel: Bourbon industry offers new path for renewable energy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 12, 2024

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are turning one of the state’s largest and fastest-growing industries into an unlikely renewable energy source.  

UK receives grant to explore drone technology for livestock management

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 16, 2024

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has secured a $910,000 grant from the USDA to develop and refine drone technology in cattle management.

Michael Sama wins multiple awards for professional service at 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting

By Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 11, 2024

Michael Sama, a University of Kentucky Gatton Foundation Distinguished Professor in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE), was recognized with three awards at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual International Meeting. The honors were as follows: