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The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships 2026 announced, advancing Kentucky through innovative research

Thirteen UK faculty members in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are the 2026 recipients of The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships.

UK launches Appalachian seed entrepreneurship project with $1.7M ARC grant

The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment a $1.7 million grant to strengthen local food systems and expand seed-based entrepreneurship.

UK researcher developing robot to grow healthier tomatoes

Biyun Xie is developing an autonomous robotic system that could transform how greenhouse-grown tomatoes are monitored and evaluated.

UK researchers find excess nitric oxide blocks plant immune signals

A new study from the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment helps explain how plants can lose track of their own disease warnings.

People Behind Our Research: Carl Bradley helps farmers fight costly crop diseases

Carl Bradley is tackling major soybean diseases that cost Kentucky farmers nearly 8 million bushels and $84 million every year

UK project aims to help Kentucky hay producers, horse owners meet in the middle

A UK team is starting a two-year research and educational effort to help hay producers sell more horse-quality hay and help horse owners buy hay with fewer surprises.  

UK economists point to livestock strength, row crop strain in 2026

Strong cattle, poultry and horse sales dominated for much of 2025, leading economists to predict Kentucky agricultural sales will be $8.3 billion for the year.

UK research collaboration links key corn protein to stronger, longer-lasting seed

A new international study co-led by UK CAFE shows how a single genetic change helps protect corn seeds during storage.

Using drones to protect Kentucky corn: UK researchers lead precision agriculture study

The UK Research and Education Center aims to optimize drone-based spray systems to improve access to effective management of foliar diseases in Kentucky cornfields.

100 years of innovation and service: UK Research and Education Center celebrates impact, resilience

The UK Research and Education Center celebrated a century of global innovation, education and community partnership, with a commemorative event at its new facilities in Princeton, Kentucky.

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