News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Soybean producers needed for UK studies
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Katie Pratt
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Researchers are studying issues in soybeans including field management, insects and weeds.
High return on investment a safe bet with Small Business Development Centers
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Natalie Cunningham
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The Kentucky Small Business Development Center continues to make a significant positive impact on the state’s economy, according to an independent study.
UK ag economics team repeats as national champs
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Katie Pratt
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The team won the title at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association annual meeting.
Beef cattle markets stabilizing but still below 2016 levels
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Aimee Nielson
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Cattle prices have improved from recent declines.
New study shows agriculture’s impact to Fayette County economy
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Carol Lea Spence
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A study by CEDIK shows that agriculture is still a valuable asset to Fayette County’s economy, being responsible for one out of 12 jobs and for $2.3 billion in annual output.
UK Ag student is first recipient of The Jockey Club Scholarship
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Whitney Hale
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Juliana Witt has worked on numerous horse farms and will graduate from UK CAFE in 2019.
Roger Brown named UK's Outstanding Faculty Senator
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Gail Hairston
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The agricultural economics assistant professor was nominated for the award by his peers on the University Senate.
Kentucky celebrates small business
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Roberta Meisel
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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
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Carol Lea Spence
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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
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Katie Pratt
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UK wheat specialists helped growers learn how to access potential freeze damage before it appears in the field during the emergency training.