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Kentucky farm economy to see record cash receipts for second consecutive year
Though the increase in farm cash receipts for 2008 won't match 2007's double-figure increase, it will rise 7 percent to $4.7 billion, continuing a two-year record-breaking trend. Agricultural economists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture predict the overall cash receipts for 2009 will decline slightly.
"What we've seen this year is that gross income improvements are being driven from the crop side, rather than from the animal side," said Economist Lee Meyer. "Historically livestock have contributed about two-thirds to farm cash receipts."
Meyer, and fellow economists Kenny Burdine, Craig Infanger, Larry Jones, Will Snell, Cory Walters and Tim Woods presented an overview and outlook of the Kentucky farm economy as part of the annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation conference in Louisville.
Though Kentucky's farm economy still leans toward the animal side, the estimated livestock receipts of $2.7 billion, about 57 percent of the total receipts, showed a decline this year, probably due to effects of the drought and overall lower prices for horses and cattle.
"As the economy has weakened, we've seen demand go down," he said. "A lot of the beef market is driven by restaurants, the high end cuts especially. So as restaurants get hurt by the economy, which is where people...
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Battle of the Bulbs brings energy efficiency to Ashland park
Visitors to Ashland's Central Park will notice a new glow emitting from the Winter Wonderland of Lights display this holiday season as the Battle of the Bulbs is under way.
The Battle of the Bulbs is an educational effort to raise...
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Invasive species management crucial to forest health
Beneath the woodland canopy at McConnell Springs, Jeff Stringer stands ankle-deep in winter creeper. Bush honeysuckle is within arm's reach. Neither plant in abundance is a sign of a healthy forest. Stringer and other University of Kentucky College of Agriculture researchers are working hard to find management solutions to the pervasive spread of some exotic species throughout the state's woodlands, farmlands...
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Environmental camp introduces inner-city 4-H'ers to agriculture
Jefferson County 4-H'ers from Highland Middle School were introduced to environmentally-friendly agricultural practices during a recent day camp.
The Environmental Day Camp was a partnership between the Cooperative Extension Services of University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University and was funded by a 4-H Toyota Water Grant.
Dennis Ruhl, Jefferson County 4-H youth development agent,...
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Small Ruminant Grazing Conference coming up in January
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will offer sheep and goat producers an opportunity to learn more about grazing Jan. 6 at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office in Lexington.
The single-day event begins at 9:15 a.m. EST with a welcome from Jimmy Henning, UK College of Agriculture associate dean for extension and associate director of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, and Ray Bowman, executive director of the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office.
The conference is divided into four informational sessions including...
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UK study examines impact of Kentucky's tobacco settlement monies
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture researchers evaluated the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund investments from 2001-2006 and determined they have had "a significant positive impact on agriculture and agribusiness in Kentucky," according to their report released Nov. 20.
The study examined the effectiveness of the non-model investments in agriculture, agribusiness and leadership, the county model program investments and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. It was co-authored by UK College of Agriculture faculty members Craig Infanger...
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From Growing Kentucky
3,000 Kentuckians with Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. Find out ways to control the problem once it is properly identified.play
An elementary school & PAWS
An elementary school is involved in the University of Kentucky's PAWS Program which is designed to get students and their teachers to move more and be healthier.play
The Fine Arts Extension
The Fine Arts Extension programs in Greenup County and Pike County are off and running, while a third fine arts extension agent will soon be added in Muhlenberg County, the first for western Kentuckyplay
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Watching for Timber Theft
Timber theft is a common crime committed in Kentucky. Extension Forestry Specialist, Jeff Stringer, outlines how to prevent these occurrences.play (.mp3)
Summarizing Research on Corn Fungicides
Much research is being done on corn fungicides. Paul Vincelli, Extension Disease and Turfgrass Specialist, elaborates on University of Kentucky corn fungicide focal research areas.
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Recommending Secondary Nutrients for Soil
There are a lot of nutrients needed for high soil and crop quality. Extension Director of Soil Testing Frank Sikora details secondary nutrients requirements as recommended by the University of Kentucky.
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