News Archive: Economics
UK to offer income tax seminars in 14 Kentucky towns
Published on Sep. 18, 2013
Seminars designed for professional tax preparers with at least one year of tax preparation experience will be offered in 14 locations around Kentucky.
Beginning Farmer Conference coming Oct. 5
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 18, 2013
Conference offers a networking opportunity for new farmers.
Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 6, 2013
UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.
Event will provide a glimpse into students’ financial future
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 4, 2013
The free event will take place Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 in the UK Student Center Grand Ballroom.
Students return with new perspective from half a world away
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013
Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center
Published on Aug. 1, 2013
The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.
Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 25, 2013
A UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment study examined industrial hemp’s true potential as a viable crop in Kentucky.
UK research breaking down production barriers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 16, 2013
UK Ag researchers hope their study leads to increase yields for Kentucky farmers.
Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013
On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Sophistication of Kentucky’s producers, food systems impresses visitors
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 25, 2013
Cooperative Extension agents and specialists from around the country visited Lexington recently and left with an appreciation for Central Kentucky’s farmers and food system.