New study shows agriculture’s impact to Fayette County economy

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 22, 2017

A study by CEDIK shows that agriculture is still a valuable asset to Fayette County’s economy, being responsible for one out of 12 jobs and for $2.3 billion in annual output.

UK Ag student is first recipient of The Jockey Club Scholarship

By Whitney Hale
Published on Jun. 13, 2017

Juliana Witt has worked on numerous horse farms and will graduate from UK CAFE in 2019.

Roger Brown named UK's Outstanding Faculty Senator

By Gail Hairston
Published on May. 15, 2017

The agricultural economics assistant professor was nominated for the award by his peers on the University Senate.

Kentucky celebrates small business

By Roberta Meisel
Published on May. 4, 2017

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center and the Kentucky District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration presented 10 Pacesetter Awards.

More than a pretty face; study shows agriculture’s impact on Woodford’s economy

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 24, 2017

In Woodford County, agriculture and the businesses that support it are responsible for one out of three jobs and $565 million in annual revenue.

UK training helps farmers learn how to assess wheat freeze damage

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 23, 2017

UK wheat specialists helped growers learn how to access potential freeze damage before it appears in the field during the emergency training.

UK to host emergency wheat freeze damage training

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 16, 2017

The training will help producers assess damage to their wheat caused by frigid temperatures earlier this week.

Prolonged freezing temps could damage Kentucky crops

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 10, 2017

Risk of freeze damage is significant.

Revenue protection insurance favors soybeans

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 8, 2017

The crop insurance safety net for soybeans is up considerably from 2016.

KSBDC issues call for Pacesetter nominations

By Roberta Meisel
Published on Feb. 13, 2017

The deadline to submit nominations is March 15.