News Archive: Economics
UK researchers conducting comprehensive poultry litter study
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 20, 2013
How beneficial is poultry litter? Do those benefits outweigh any potential disadvantages? UK researchers are conducting a study to find out.
2013 pest survey is under way
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 11, 2013
Find out what insects and diseases personnel from the Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist are on the lookout for this year.
It’s Your Reality helps students prepare for their financial future
By
Melissa Patrick
Published on Mar. 6, 2013
Program assists students in financial management.
Energy efficiency program aims to make all Kentuckians more aware
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 28, 2013
Program teaches energy efficiency strategies; offers tools to help.
Microprocessor workshop opens the door to entrepreneurship
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 21, 2013
Read how an extension program is helping Kentuckians grow their businesses.
Report highlights agriculture’s impact on Fayette County economy
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 29, 2013
UK College of Agriculture researchers share results from a report about agriculture's economic impact on Fayette County.
Kentucky Equine Survey releases initial findings
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 22, 2013
The results of the first comprehensive statewide survey in three decades about equine and equine assets is now available.
Sampling impacts purchases at farmers markets
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 20, 2012
Best Practices for Sampling at Farmers Markets is a free manual for farmers & market managers interested in providing samples to patrons.
Changes in risk could affect production decisions
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 19, 2012
A UK ag economist recently studied how changes in risk affect crop production decisions.
