News Archive: Economics
Extension helps expand opportunities for local meats
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 19, 2013
Rural Kentucky producers are finding success in local meats with some help from the UK Cooperative Extension Service.
Kentucky 2013 farm cash receipts could approach, exceed $6 billion
Published on Dec. 5, 2013
Kentucky agricultural cash receipts could approach or possibly exceed, $6 billion in 2013, according to UK agricultural economists.
UKAg professor receives 2014 rural health fellowship
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 3, 2013
The college's Alison Davis, director of CEDIK, was among 15 awarded a 2014 Rural Health Fellowship during a highly competitive national review process.
Agriculture and health care partnership announce rural grants
Published on Nov. 21, 2013
Rural health care coalition recipients of the Kentucky Community Rural Health Grants were announced on National Rural Health Day.
UKAg Celebrates Land Grant research
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 19, 2013
Research finds Kentucky Small Business Development Center impacts state’s economy
Published on Oct. 25, 2013
According to an independent study the Kentucky Small Business Development Center network helped entrepreneurs create 837 jobs and retained or saved 1,528 jobs.
UK to host early bird meetings
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 22, 2013
UK specialists will offer information to get grain crop producers ready for next growing season at three locations in Western Kentucky.
Plant pathologist keeps growers alerted to downy mildew risk
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 8, 2013
A UK plant pathologist is part of a regional effort to help minimize damage to cucurbits from downy mildew.
Biochar could offer solutions in Haiti
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 27, 2013
Biochar could help slow deforestation in Haiti.
Biochar Offers Solutions for Haiti
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Sep. 25, 2013