Five College of Engineering Graduate Students Named Bridge to Doctorate Fellows

By Jenny Wells-Hosley
Published on Sep. 8, 2020

The Kentucky-West Virginia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (KY-WV LSAMP), spearheaded by UK, is responsible for the program.

AEN-155: The Importance of Water Source Layout in Farm Infrastructure

By Steve Higgins
Published on Aug. 28, 2020

Water source layout is a critical infrastructure component for cattle and cattle producers. Strategic water resource layout is a part of a farmstead plan that does not always get adequate attention, despite its critical importance.

Dual-purpose Hemp Cultivars Have Best Biofuel Potential

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 10, 2020

In the study led by BAE assistant professor Jian Shi, the dual-purpose cultivars that had the best biofuel potential, which uses the stalk, also produced grain.

AEN-154: Land and Water Use Planning Applied to a Pasture-based Beef Operation

By Steve Higgins
Published on Aug. 6, 2020

A typical cow-calf grazing operation needs to feed and water cattle on a daily basis. Ideally, this is accomplished by rotating cattle from field to field and providing them with a convenient source of water to drink. Cattle operations can better manage cattle when facilities are designed to meet the needs of cattle and the producer.

AEN-153: How Understanding and Managing Soil Organic Matter Can Improve Beef Cattle Production

By Morgan Hayes and Steve Higgins
Published on Aug. 6, 2020

Beef cattle production is directly affected by soils, but active soil management is limited. Most producers' soil management decisions are limited to submitting a soil sample, getting the analysis back, and then applying the tons of fertilizer or lime recommended at the bottom of the sheet.

AEN-152: Building a Hoop Barn

By Joshua Jackson and Morgan Hayes
Published on Jul. 15, 2020

Hoop barns are a cost-effective alternative to pole barns. For example, a farmer might choose a hoop barn when deciding to expand hay sales, or for providing cover for costly equipment.

Staci McGill Awarded USDA Predoctoral Fellowship

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 15, 2020

McGill’s research project will develop ways to improve the air quality of indoor arenas to make the facilities healthier for humans and horses.

AEN-151: Lanes for Beef Cattle Operations

By Steve Higgins
Published on May. 14, 2020

The benefits of lanes can be applied to pasture-based Kentucky cattle operations of any size. Lanes can be used to move cattle from pasture to pasture, and to access structures or barns, handling facilities, load-out areas, and areas with shade.

AEN-150: Understanding Soil Mechanics to Improve Beef Cattle Winter-Feeding Areas and Production

By Morgan Hayes and Steve Higgins
Published on May. 14, 2020

Understanding soil mechanics and management in winter-feeding areas could improve beef cattle production, with less effort on the producer and cattle.

Earn a Digital Badge by Pairing Summer Online Courses

Published on May. 7, 2020

Students inside and outside UK can earn badges for taking two classes within the same concentration. Courses must be completed during the summer of 2020 to be eligible for a badge.