News Archive: Agricultural Economics
UK, USDA break ground on new forage research building
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The new facility housing the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit is targeted for completion in 2026
USDA Innovation Grant bale grazing study yielding positive results in Kentucky
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Aimee Nielson
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"Bale grazing is a winter-feeding method where we set bales out directly on pasture and feed in a planned, controlled manner." Greg Halich
Charitable gift honors late ag econ professor, promotes international agriculture awareness
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Aimee Nielson
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Gift will boost agricultural economics education and equine safety, welfare.
Kentucky beef cow inventory lowest since 1967; hay supplies tight
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Aimee Nielson
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Kentucky beef cow numbers are the lowest they've been since 1967.
Partnership will increase funding awareness and support access for Kentucky brownfields
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Sarah Frank Bowker
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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
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Aimee Nielson
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The three-day conference will address key topics in the spirits industry.
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.
