News Archive: Economics
Next cattle expansion will be complex
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 20, 2014
Cattle numbers in the United States are the lowest they have been in more than 50 years.
Hold the textbooks; it’s a real-world education
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2014
Students plunged into the deep end of the business pool, working out solutions to real-world problems in a real-world agricultural products marketing and sales course.
UK Cooperative Extension celebrates 100 years
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 5, 2014
The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary throughout the year.
Farms Feed Kentucky: Tackling the food issue from the inside
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 30, 2014
In county after county in Kentucky, studies show that more access to better food is sorely needed. Farms Feed Kentucky is a new project sponsored by UK Extension to find solutions.
Forestry economic impact: improved in 2013, looks better for 2014
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 3, 2014
An economic impact study by University of Kentucky forestry experts found that 2014 looks bright for increased economic growth in the state’s forestry industries.
March 31-April 4 is BrAg Week at UK
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 27, 2014
It's time for the faculty, staff and students to share their love for and experiences in the college.
IPM workshop scheduled for March 5
Published on Feb. 12, 2014
UK specialists will offer information about how to better manage insects, diseases and weeds.
UKAg to help implement brighter future in Kentucky’s ‘Promise Zone’
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 13, 2014
UKAg will partner in the Promise Zone project in southeastern Kentucky to help improve the economy, health and education in the area.
UK winter wheat meeting Jan. 7
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 23, 2013
The UK Wheat Science Group's annual winter wheat meeting is coming soon.
Extension helps expand opportunities for local meats
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 19, 2013
Rural Kentucky producers are finding success in local meats with some help from the UK Cooperative Extension Service.