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100 Years of Research at UKREC: Fruit and Vegetable Work
Published on Apr. 9, 2025
Horticultural research began within the first few years of the West Kentucky Sub-Experiment Station when superintendent Samuel Lowery planted 320 peach trees and 120 apple trees in 1926. Strawberries, raspberries, and tomatoes were also grown on the farm. By 1928, an additional 660 peach trees were planted for horticulture projects.
NC-140 Rootstock Trials
Published on Apr. 9, 2025
NC-140 ROOTSTOCK TRIALS AT THE UKREC (1998-present)
Cooperative Rootstock Planting at UKREC
Published on Apr. 9, 2025
The first cooperative rootstock planting at the UKREC began in 1990 with Gerald R. Brown as project leader and Dwight Wolfe (hired: 1984, retired: 2024) as research specialist. Further plantings followed in 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, and 2019. Joseph G. Masabni took over as project leader in 2002 followed by Douglas D.
100 Years of UKREC Research: Soil Improvements
Published on Apr. 1, 2025
By Susan Baniak and Jennifer Elwell, UK Marketing and Agriculture Communications
UKREC student workers receive awards at local FFA Banquet
Published on Mar. 24, 2025
At the Caldwell County High School FFA annual awards banquet, several UKREC student workers received awards. Dr. Chris Teutsch, Will Fleming, Caroline Roper and Brittany Hendrix attended to show their support for these students.
Grain and Forage Center of Excellence hosts ribbon-cutting
Published on Sep. 19, 2019
On Sept. 19, 2019, a ribbon-cutting was held for the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton.
