News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Forestry industry has considerable economic impact
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Carol Lea Spence
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The forestry sector added nearly $10 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2012 according to the 2012-2013 Kentucky Forestry Economic Impact Report released by the UK Dept. of Forestry.
UK Wheat Field Day is May 14
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Katie Pratt
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The upcoming field day will offer up-to-date information and cutting edge research regarding Kentucky wheat production.
Brazilian no-till leaders present UK with bust of Shirley Phillips
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Katie Pratt
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Brazilian leaders in no-till recently honored the late UK agronomist Shirley Phillips for his contributions to no-till that greatly improved agriculture in that country.
Farmers, agents air views in Washington, D.C.
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Carol Lea Spence
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Recently, 14 Kentucky farmers and UK Cooperative Extension agents traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers to talk about agricultural issues.
UK extension hosts financial resiliency conference
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The conference will provide valuable information for those who work with financial management and education.
Researchers studying if soil amendments can lower fragipan depth
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Katie Pratt
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UK researchers are studying whether lowering the soil's fragipan depth can increase corn and soybean yields.
UK researchers conducting comprehensive poultry litter study
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Katie Pratt
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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
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Katie Pratt
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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
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Melissa Patrick
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Program assists students in financial management.
Energy efficiency program aims to make all Kentuckians more aware

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Aimee Nielson
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Program teaches energy efficiency strategies; offers tools to help.