Charitable gift honors late ag econ professor, promotes international agriculture awareness

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 23, 2023

Gift will boost agricultural economics education and equine safety, welfare.

Kentucky beef cow inventory lowest since 1967; hay supplies tight

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 17, 2023

Kentucky beef cow numbers are the lowest they've been since 1967.

Partnership will increase funding awareness and support access for Kentucky brownfields

By Sarah Frank Bowker
Published on Feb. 14, 2023

Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties where contamination may hinder redevelopment, expansion or reuse.

4th annual James B. Beam Institute Bourbon Industry Conference coming in March

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 26, 2023

The three-day conference will address key topics in the spirits industry.

C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By Aimee Nielson and
Published on Dec. 19, 2022

C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.

Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference Jan. 3-4

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 8, 2022

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

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2022

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

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 22, 2022

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

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 10, 2022

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

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 9, 2022

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.