News Archive: Agricultural Economics
UK researcher receives grant to study biological control’s effectiveness
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Katie Pratt
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A UK entomologist is conducting innovative research to determine biological control's effectiveness.
UK Ag receives more than $500,000 to help beginning farmers
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Carol Lea Spence
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The USDA has awarded the UK College of Agriculture a $561,000 grant for KyFarmStart, its comprehensive training program for beginning farmers.
All-time high College of Ag enrollment
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Aimee Nielson
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Fall enrollment hits all-time high of 2,586.
Taste of the Mountains Sept. 22
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Aimee Nielson
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Head to the mountains in September for education, fun.
UK Ag economist completes Fulbright Specialist program
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Carl Nathe
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Read how a UK College of Agriculture associate professor is educating students both here and abroad.
UK takes ag education global
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Carol Lea Spence
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Local teachers, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture professors, and UK Cooperative Extension agents took away many images and lessons from a recent trip to Indonesia.
Farmers persevering through drought
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Katie Pratt
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Read about how the drought has affected beef cattle producers.
Strong growth in Kentucky’s produce sector
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Carol Lea Spence
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A study from the College of Agriculture has found the state’s produce industry continues to expand and projects sales will likely exceed a record-breaking $33 million in 2012.
Healthcare: a promising industry for Kentucky
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A changing healthcare landscape will affect Kentucky’s healthcare system and its economy, according to a new study by the College's CEDIK.
Insurance, ACRE payments on drought-stressed crops will vary
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Corn producers with crop insurance and/or enrolled in the ACRE program will likely receive a payment from this year's crop, but how much is still be determined.