News Archive: Agricultural Economics
C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture
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Aimee Nielson
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C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.
Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference Jan. 3-4
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Jordan Strickler
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The 2023 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference will have something for all commercial fruit and vegetable producers.
Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts
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Aimee Nielson
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Economists predicted the Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion.
Backgrounding course for feeder cattle producers is Dec. 15-16
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Aimee Nielson
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The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer a two-day program aimed at background producers who want to gain knowledge through classroom and hands-on learning experiences.
CEDIK executive director wins 2022 Excellence in Extension award
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Haley Simpkins
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Alison Davis, extension professor in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics and executive director of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, received the 2022 Excellence in Extension for an Individual award.
First-generation students share their UK CAFE experience
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Haley Simpkins
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In celebration of National First-Generation Student Week Nov. 7-11, four UK CAFE first-generation students shared their trailblazing journey to becoming the first in their family to earn a four-year degree.
Kentucky agriculture at Mother Nature’s mercy as drought conditions worsen, Mississippi River traffic slows
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Aimee Nielson
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Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.
Fall Grazing Conference to focus on profitable grazing systems
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Aimee Nielson
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Cattle producers have two opportunities this fall to learn more about profitable grazing systems, the Kentucky Fall Grazing Conference Oct. 26 in Leitchfield and Oct. 27 in Winchester.
UK to host first in-person Hemp Field Day since 2019
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Haley Simpkins
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Facing Inflation Part II: UK Experts Cover Kentucky Agriculture and the Grocery Store
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Danielle Donham
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