News Archive: Economics
UK, USDA break ground on new forage research building
Published on May. 23, 2023
The new facility housing the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit is targeted for completion in 2026
USDA Innovation Grant bale grazing study yielding positive results in Kentucky
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 19, 2023
"Bale grazing is a winter-feeding method where we set bales out directly on pasture and feed in a planned, controlled manner." Greg Halich
Charitable gift honors late ag econ professor, promotes international agriculture awareness
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 23, 2023
Gift will boost agricultural economics education and equine safety, welfare.
Kentucky beef cow inventory lowest since 1967; hay supplies tight
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 17, 2023
Kentucky beef cow numbers are the lowest they've been since 1967.
Partnership will increase funding awareness and support access for Kentucky brownfields
By
Sarah Frank Bowker
Published on Feb. 14, 2023
Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties where contamination may hinder redevelopment, expansion or reuse.
4th annual James B. Beam Institute Bourbon Industry Conference coming in March
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 26, 2023
The three-day conference will address key topics in the spirits industry.
C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture
By
Aimee Nielson
and
Published on Dec. 19, 2022
C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.
Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference Jan. 3-4
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 8, 2022
The 2023 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference will have something for all commercial fruit and vegetable producers.
Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2022
Economists predicted the Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion.
Backgrounding course for feeder cattle producers is Dec. 15-16
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 22, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer a two-day program aimed at background producers who want to gain knowledge through classroom and hands-on learning experiences.