News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Study answers tobacco usage questions
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 20, 2016
Consumers are not substituting electronic cigarettes for traditional cigarettes, a UK researcher found during his study of habit formation with noncigarette products.
Gov. Bevin to proclaim National Small Business Week in Kentucky
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Apr. 18, 2016
KSBDC & the U.S. Small Business Administration will host Kentucky Celebrates Small Business May 3.
Kentucky Small Business Development Center to celebrate small businesses with statewide Google event
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Apr. 11, 2016
The May 4 event is in honor of National Small Business Week.
New coalition encourages healthy eating, supports local farms
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 1, 2016
The program joins employee wellness and community supported agriculture—a true town and gown initiative that stands to benefit a great number of people.
UK specialists to give scoop on poop
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 24, 2016
Regional programs are scheduled in McLean and Henderson counties.
UK ag economist discusses economic impact of stockyards fire

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 2, 2016
Producers will have to use surrounding counties' facilities to sell livestock.
Conference offers beef producers ways to capture opportunities

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 21, 2016
This year's conference is at the Cave City Convention Center.
UKAg brothers tumble toward an NCAA championship
By
Amy Jones-Timoney
Published on Jan. 15, 2016
The Marsh brothers are studying animal sciences and agricultural economics in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
UK veterinary lab study vital in leptospirosis vaccine development

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 12, 2016
Leptospirosis resides in the kidneys of infected mammals and can have devastating effects.