News Archive: Economics
Kenny Burdine receives 2015 Farm Public Relations Award
Published on Dec. 4, 2015
The UK extension livestock economist was recognized during the general session of the farm bureau's annual meeting in Louisville.
Kentucky ag economy slumps in 2015, but cash receipts still in top three
Published on Dec. 3, 2015
A decline in agricultural exports has an impact.
John Grove named director of UKREC
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 2, 2015
He took over leadership of the center Dec. 1.
CAFE receives five sustainability grants
By
Whitney Harder
Published on Dec. 2, 2015
The UK President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee awarded nearly $200,000 in funding to seven sustainability projects.
"It's Your Reality" Life Skills Simulation for UK Athletes
By
Brian Volland
Published on Nov. 30, 2015
UK study finds $2 in farm income generated for every dollar invested by Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund
Published on Nov. 20, 2015
KADF investments from 2007 through 2014 have positively and significantly impacted Kentucky’s agriculture and agribusiness according to a report released Nov. 20.
UKAg collaborating with UT in $1.8 million grant to study organic dairy production
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 9, 2015
Organic dairy consumption has doubled since 2005.
UKAg jumps into wholesale as teaching tool for Kentucky farmers
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 19, 2015
CAFE recently took the plunge into wholesale sales and GAP certification, and Kentucky growers could start swimming in the wholesale market on their own, supported by UKAg’s experience.
Farmers wonder how low calf prices will go
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 1, 2015
Calf markets usually reach seasonal lows in October and November.
David Stevens honored as the 2015 Sutton Landry State Star for Kentucky
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Sep. 22, 2015
Stevens was recognized at a private reception during the recent America’s Small Business Development Center Conference in San Francisco.