News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Kentucky Equine Survey releases initial findings
By
Holly Wiemers
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The results of the first comprehensive statewide survey in three decades about equine and equine assets is now available.
Sampling impacts purchases at farmers markets
By
Carol Lea Spence
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Best Practices for Sampling at Farmers Markets is a free manual for farmers & market managers interested in providing samples to patrons.
Changes in risk could affect production decisions
By
Carol Lea Spence
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A UK ag economist recently studied how changes in risk affect crop production decisions.
UK Wheat Science Group’s winter meeting coming in January
By
Katie Pratt
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Make plans to attend the 2013 UK Winter Wheat Meeting Jan. 8 in Hopkinsville.
Kentucky 2012 farm cash receipts on track to break $5 billion
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Despite weather impacts on yield and high feed costs, agricultural economists with the UK College of Agriculture foresee 2012’s cash receipts in the state will total $5.3 billion.
All the warmth but none of the costs
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Katie Pratt
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After working with UK, a Hart County farmer's energy bill this winter may be next to nothing.
Manage grain bins to maintain quality, profit
By
Katie Pratt
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UK biosystems and agricultural engineers offer tips on how to properly and safely manage stored grain.
Extension agents helping bring the farm to school
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Katie Pratt
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Read how extension agents are working with community partners to get fresh, nutritious foods on school menus across the state.
2012 Kentucky Equine Survey reaches critical funding goal; data collection closes Oct. 12
By
Holly Wiemers
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A critical fundraising threshold was met this month for the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, a statewide comprehensive survey of horse breeds.