News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Plant pathologist keeps growers alerted to downy mildew risk
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Katie Pratt
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A UK plant pathologist is part of a regional effort to help minimize damage to cucurbits from downy mildew.
Biochar could offer solutions in Haiti
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Aimee Nielson
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Biochar could help slow deforestation in Haiti.
UK to offer income tax seminars in 14 Kentucky towns
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Seminars designed for professional tax preparers with at least one year of tax preparation experience will be offered in 14 locations around Kentucky.
Beginning Farmer Conference coming Oct. 5
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Aimee Nielson
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Conference offers a networking opportunity for new farmers.
Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact
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Holly Wiemers
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UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.
Event will provide a glimpse into students’ financial future
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Katie Pratt
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The free event will take place Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 in the UK Student Center Grand Ballroom.
Students return with new perspective from half a world away
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Carol Lea Spence
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Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center
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The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.
Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale
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Carol Lea Spence
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A UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study examined industrial hemp’s true potential as a viable crop in Kentucky.