News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Students return with new perspective from half a world away
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Carol Lea Spence
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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
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The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.
Industrial hemp shows promise on a small scale
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Carol Lea Spence
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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
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Katie Pratt
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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
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Laura Skillman
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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
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Carol Lea Spence
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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.
UK experts weigh in on lowest beef supply in 60 years
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Aimee Nielson
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Low supply could cause retail beef prices to soar.
Ag impact on state, region worth billions
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UK insect pest early warning system benefits producers
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Katie Pratt
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UK Intergrated Pest Management's early warning system is helping producers save money and is providing human health and environmental benefits.
Decision deadline nearing for risk protection programs
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Katie Pratt
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A UK agricultural economist says now is the time for grain farmers to start thinking about risk protection.
