News Archive: Economics
Cattle market prices down from 2014, but still historically high
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 7, 2015
Market is still strong.
Time to BrAg about Ag
By
Jackie Clark
Published on Mar. 27, 2015
BrAg Week is March 30-April 3 on campus.
UK economic study snaps agriculture’s bigger picture
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 25, 2015
A new CEDIK study has found agriculture’s total impact on Kentucky’s economy equaled $45.6 billion in 2013, an 8.3 percent increase over 2007.
Food Connection at UK introduces producers, processors to new UK Dining
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 4, 2015
The Food Connection at UK hosted a one-day workshop to connect Kentucky food producers with the new Aramark-managed UK Dining.
Fausto Sarmiento recognized with One to Watch Award
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Jan. 22, 2015
The Lexington Forum recognized Kentucky Small Business Development Center senior consultant Fausto Sarmiento with the 2014 One to Watch Award.
New technology to be explored at UK Winter Wheat Meeting
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 19, 2014
UK's Winter Wheat Meeting is Jan. 6.
UKAg Alum to receive honorary degree
By
Carl Nathe
Published on Dec. 17, 2014
The honorary degree is the highest honor UK bestows.
KSBDC recognizes Small Business Development Center staff
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Dec. 8, 2014
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center recognized staff members from its network of centers for their achievements at the annual fall conference.
Kentucky ag economy remains strong, but concerns are for 2015
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2014
A 15 percent increase in livestock prices is expected to boost 2014 Kentucky agricultural cash receipts to $6B. The 2015 outlook is expected to drop back.
Patricia Krausman named 2014 KAED Allied Professional of the Year
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Nov. 20, 2014
Patricia Krausman, University of Kentucky Elizabethtown SBDC director, was named the 2014 Allied Professional of the Year.