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University of Kentucky Research and Education Center

The Univeristy of Kentucky Research and Education Center is located in Princeton, KY.

We are a part of the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The UKREC is fundamentally interdisciplinary, apply the biological and social sciences to challenges in agricultural, food and environmental systems. UKREC holds a unique position as part of the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station and the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and remains dedicated to sustaini

ng the heritage of impact and achievement by these great institutions and the rapidly changing issues and challenges associated with them. As part of the University of Kentucky we: Facilitate life-long learning, informed by scholarship and research, Expand knowledge through creative research and discovery, and Serve Kentucky communities by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge.

09/01/2026

One of these hand-crafted binders could be yours in just 5 minutes when you register for our 2026 Intermediate Grazing School on September 23-24.

We plan to have good food and even better fun with our hands-on temporary paddock installations and in-field demos.

Register today to secure your binder for September 23 & 24!

08/28/2026

The UK KATS program provided an engaging Pest Management Workshop yesterday. Thank you to everyone who came out to the center to learn and present.

08/18/2026

The Side Effects of Unnecessary Insecticide Applications

In the latest issue of Kentucky Field Crop News, entomology experts Rogerio Lira, Felipe C. Batista, and Ric Bessin discuss how unnecessary insecticide applications can have long-term consequences. Simply finding insects in a field does not necessarily mean that treatment is needed. The consequences of an unnecessary insecticide application extend far beyond the immediate financial cost.

Read the article at https://graincrops.mgcafe.uky.edu/articles/side-effects-unnecessary-insecticide-applications

08/13/2026

Who attended the Fragipan Field Day last month?

08/12/2026

Mark your calendars for the Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series. The first webinar is on October 22 at 9 am CT/10 am ET. Marcelo Zimmer, Extension W**d Science, is presenting.
https://kentuckypestnews.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/fall-crop-protection-webinar-series-begins-oct-22

07/30/2026

It was great hosting University of Kentucky Department of Plant & Soil Sciences faculty last week amid the bustle of events!

07/28/2026

Tomorrow in Elkton - Dr. Lloyd Murdock and Todd County Extension are leading a Fragipan Field Day at Kennery/Walker Farm. Farmers will share how a few years of growing annual ryegrass have transformed their soil and crop yields.

Call 270-265-5659 to RSVP.

Learn more at https://news.mgcafe.uky.edu/article/fragipan-field-day-showcases-farmer-success-soil-remediation

07/27/2026

We were so happy to have more of our construction complete for this year's Corn, Soybean and To***co Field Day. Many thanks to UK photographer Matt Barton for the pics! The link to more photos is in the comments.

07/23/2026

Congratulations to our top three teams in today’s High School Crop Scouting Competition: 1) Adair, 2) Daviess and 3) LaRue. The top two teams will compete in the regional contest this September. UK KATS | Kentucky Soybean | Kentucky Corn and Small Grains

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348 University Drive
Princeton, KY
42445

Telephone

+12703657541

Website

http://ukrec.mgcafe.uky.edu/

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