News Archive: Agricultural Economics
UK Ag economist completes Fulbright Specialist program
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Carl Nathe
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Read how a UK College of Agriculture associate professor is educating students both here and abroad.
UK takes ag education global
By
Carol Lea Spence
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Local teachers, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture professors, and UK Cooperative Extension agents took away many images and lessons from a recent trip to Indonesia.
Farmers persevering through drought
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Katie Pratt
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Read about how the drought has affected beef cattle producers.
Strong growth in Kentucky’s produce sector
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Carol Lea Spence
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A study from the College of Agriculture has found the state’s produce industry continues to expand and projects sales will likely exceed a record-breaking $33 million in 2012.
Healthcare: a promising industry for Kentucky
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A changing healthcare landscape will affect Kentucky’s healthcare system and its economy, according to a new study by the College's CEDIK.
Insurance, ACRE payments on drought-stressed crops will vary
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Corn producers with crop insurance and/or enrolled in the ACRE program will likely receive a payment from this year's crop, but how much is still be determined.
KY Equine Survey--final fundraising push
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As the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey enters the final stages of data collection, a second and vitally important piece of the project intensifies.
Drought forces farmers to rethink plans for corn crop
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The extreme drought in Western Kentucky has drastically decreased corn yield potential. As a result, many farmers are making decisions about what to do with the crop.
New Kentucky Drought Resources Web page launched
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The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.
