Kentucky agriculture expects highs and lows in 2025

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 5, 2024

Kentucky farmers face uncertainty in 2025, with grain farmers possibly facing struggles under low prices. However, livestock producers could benefit from strong cattle markets.

‘Making informed decisions’: University of Kentucky secures USDA grant to investigate impact of food labelling

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 30, 2024

A researcher in the Department of Agricultural Economics leads a multi-university collaboration in exploring food labels’ overall influence on informing consumers in their decision-making.

Resilient by nature: Martin-Gatton CAFE professor continues to support family initiative to transform lives through outdoor adventure

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jun. 5, 2024

The Life Adventure Center exists to heal people through the power of nature. Whether it be young students or adult groups, the staff at LAC encourages individuals to unlock their internal resilience.

UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints new Agricultural Economics Chair

By Derrick Meads
Published on May. 16, 2024

The University of Kentucky has appointed alum Aslihan Spaulding as new chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics, an opportunity to review and refresh programs that serve and advance Kentucky.

Kentucky SBDC and SKED awarded grant to boost childcare services in the state

By Ryan Ferguson
Published on Feb. 14, 2024

A grant for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED), will help advance childcare resources for moderate-income households and women entrepreneurs' families in Kentucky.

UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program, focusing on real-world problem-solving through extension

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024

A new UK Master's program will help agriculture economics students obtain out-of-the-classroom experience by integrating extension in the curriculum.

Kentucky agriculture navigating 2024 economic headwinds and opportunities

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 30, 2023

Following two years of growth, Kentucky's agricultural economy will likely begin to see a slight downturn.

At Mother Nature’s mercy, dry conditions impacting Kentucky farmers

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 22, 2023

Most of Kentucky is officially "abnormally dry." U.S. Drought Monitor

James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on University of Kentucky campus

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 7, 2023

Kentucky grain farms unraveling the 2022 financial landscape

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 26, 2023

The agricultural industry is no stranger to farm income fluctuations.