News Archive: Economics
Roger Brown named UK's Outstanding Faculty Senator
By
Gail Hairston
Published on May. 15, 2017
The agricultural economics assistant professor was nominated for the award by his peers on the University Senate.
Kentucky celebrates small business
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on May. 4, 2017
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center and the Kentucky District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration presented 10 Pacesetter Awards.
More than a pretty face; study shows agriculture’s impact on Woodford’s economy
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 24, 2017
In Woodford County, agriculture and the businesses that support it are responsible for one out of three jobs and $565 million in annual revenue.
UK training helps farmers learn how to assess wheat freeze damage
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 23, 2017
UK wheat specialists helped growers learn how to access potential freeze damage before it appears in the field during the emergency training.
UK to host emergency wheat freeze damage training
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 16, 2017
The training will help producers assess damage to their wheat caused by frigid temperatures earlier this week.
Prolonged freezing temps could damage Kentucky crops
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 10, 2017
Risk of freeze damage is significant.
Revenue protection insurance favors soybeans
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 8, 2017
The crop insurance safety net for soybeans is up considerably from 2016.
KSBDC issues call for Pacesetter nominations
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Feb. 13, 2017
The deadline to submit nominations is March 15.
Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs
Published on Feb. 6, 2017
After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.
UK forum to discuss poultry litter BMPs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 17, 2017
At the forum, growers can hear how other producers are using poultry litter in their operations.