News Archive: Economics
Grazing wheat
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Feb. 25, 2013
Microprocessor workshop opens the door to entrepreneurship
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 21, 2013
Read how an extension program is helping Kentuckians grow their businesses.
Report highlights agriculture’s impact on Fayette County economy
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 29, 2013
UK College of Agriculture researchers share results from a report about agriculture's economic impact on Fayette County.
Kentucky Equine Survey releases initial findings
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 22, 2013
The results of the first comprehensive statewide survey in three decades about equine and equine assets is now available.
Sampling impacts purchases at farmers markets
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 20, 2012
Best Practices for Sampling at Farmers Markets is a free manual for farmers & market managers interested in providing samples to patrons.
Changes in risk could affect production decisions
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 19, 2012
A UK ag economist recently studied how changes in risk affect crop production decisions.
UK Wheat Science Group’s winter meeting coming in January
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 18, 2012
Make plans to attend the 2013 UK Winter Wheat Meeting Jan. 8 in Hopkinsville.
Kentucky 2012 farm cash receipts on track to break $5 billion
Published on Dec. 6, 2012
Despite weather impacts on yield and high feed costs, agricultural economists with the UK College of Agriculture foresee 2012’s cash receipts in the state will total $5.3 billion.
All the warmth but none of the costs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 5, 2012
After working with UK, a Hart County farmer's energy bill this winter may be next to nothing.
Manage grain bins to maintain quality, profit
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 27, 2012
UK biosystems and agricultural engineers offer tips on how to properly and safely manage stored grain.