News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Kentucky agriculture expects highs and lows in 2025
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Jordan Strickler
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Kentucky farmers face uncertainty in 2025, with grain farmers possibly facing struggles under low prices. However, livestock producers could benefit from strong cattle markets.
‘Making informed decisions’: University of Kentucky secures USDA grant to investigate impact of food labeling
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Jordan Strickler
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A researcher in the Department of Agricultural Economics leads a multi-university collaboration in exploring food labels’ overall influence on informing consumers in their decision-making.
UK student is one step closer to dream job after KDA internship
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Bailey Vandiver
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University of Kentucky student Caroline Groth interned with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture this summer.
Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.
Three University of Kentucky students gain skills, community as Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars
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Bailey Vandiver
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The Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars program awarded scholarships and learning opportunities to three Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students in 2024.
Blending fields and skies: University of Kentucky prepares alum for unique military career path
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Jordan Strickler
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A UK graduate says his time at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Air Force ROTC has equipped him for the future.
Resilient by nature: Martin-Gatton CAFE professor continues to support family initiative to transform lives through outdoor adventure
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Grace Sowards
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The Life Adventure Center exists to heal people through the power of nature. Whether it be young students or adult groups, the staff at LAC encourages individuals to unlock their internal resilience.
UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints new Agricultural Economics Chair
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Derrick Meads
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The University of Kentucky has appointed alum Aslihan Spaulding as new chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics, an opportunity to review and refresh programs that serve and advance Kentucky.
Take the next step: Get market-ready with business skills, tools for success
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Christopher Carney
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The MarketReady Training Program offers two upcoming sessions for Kentucky producers, farmers, agents and anyone interested in selling their farm products to gain valuable business acumen.
Kentucky SBDC and SKED awarded grant to boost childcare services in the state
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Ryan Ferguson
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A grant for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED), will help advance childcare resources for moderate-income households and women entrepreneurs' families in Kentucky.
