The Economic Value of Applying Broiler Litter in the Fall 2023

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Nov. 29, 2023

Spring application of broiler litter is ideal for maximizing the economic value but faces challenges that include wet soil conditions, lack of time to spread litter near planting, and availability of litter in the spring.

Southern Ag Today: A Resource for Farmers and Policymakers in The Southern Region

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Sep. 29, 2023

The Department of Agricultural Economics here at UK is proud to be a part of Southern Ag Today.

Carbon Market Basics

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Aug. 7, 2023

Interest in carbon markets continues to grow as farmers, landowners, and companies seek ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance environmental sustainability.

Current State of Carbon Market Policies

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on May. 30, 2023

While traveling across the U.S. discussing carbon markets with various stakeholder groups, one frequently asked question is, “Will the government have its hands in carbon markets?” When this question was asked at the beginning of 2022, my answer was no.

Maximizing Value: 2023 Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 30, 2023

Spring is here and grain producers across the state are gearing up for planting.  One of the many decisions producers have to make before planting is in regard to their nutrient management plan.  Broiler litter provides a great opportunity as a complete fertilizer and is being produced and used throughout the state in grain production.  However,

Carbon Programs for Woodland Owners in Kentucky

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Sep. 29, 2022

As carbon programs continue to evolve and expand throughout the country, many programs focus on agriculture, specifically sequestering carbon in row crop production. Why agriculture?

High Path Avian Influenza Update and the On-Farm Financial Impacts from an Outbreak

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Jun. 30, 2022

In 2014/15, the U.S. poultry industry experienced one of the most significant animal health emergencies due to high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as “bird flu.”  There were 232 confirmed cases in poultry flocks that impacted over 50 million birds during this time.

What is the Driving Force behind Carbon Programs in the U.S. and Why Agriculture?

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 28, 2022

As new carbon programs continue to become available to row crop farmers across the country, understanding the driving force behind why these programs exist in the first place is key to determining their longevity.  Last year, we provided an overview of carbon markets in the article "

Maximizing Value: 2022 Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 31, 2022

Spring is here and grain producers across the state are gearing up for planting.  One of the many decisions producers have to make before planting is in regard to their nutrient management plan.  Broiler litter provides a great opportunity as a complete fertilizer and is being produced and used throughout the state in grain production.  However,

The Economic Value of Applying Broiler Litter in the Fall | 2021

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Nov. 23, 2021

Spring application of broiler litter is ideal for maximizing the economic value but faces challenges that include wet soil conditions, lack of time to spread litter near planting, and availability of litter in the spring.