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Barry Barnett, Ph.D.
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Department of Agricultural Economics 400 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

+1 (859) 257-5762

ageconomics@uky.edu

AEC News Archive

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AEC News Archive

2024

Initiative focuses on housing supply, access in Kentucky | UKNow | June 14, 2024
Alison Davis

In-Depth: As the agriculture economy in Kentucky grows, farmers are leaving the industry | LEX18 | June 7, 2024
Will Snell

Resilient by nature: Martin-Gatton CAFE professor transforms lives through outdoor adventure | UKNow | June 5, 2024
Roger Brown

EU to require soybeans to be deforestation-free | FarmProgress | May 30, 2024
Jordan Shockley and Grant Gardner

UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints new Agricultural Economics Chair | M-G CAFE | May 16, 2024

May hay stocks provide early perspective on 2024 hay supply | Beef Magazine | May 13, 2024
Kenny Burdine

Kentucky small businesses to be awarded and recognized at State Capitol | MM-G CAFE | May 1, 2024
Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Take the next step: Get market-ready with business skills, tools for success | M-G CAFE | April 30, 2024
MarketReady Producer Training Program

Recent trends in feed prices on feeder cattle value| FarmProgress | April 2, 2024
Kenny Burdine

Interest rates likely impacting producer interest in expansion | Beef Magazine | February 22, 2024
Kenny Burdine

Kentucky SBDC and SKED awarded grant to boost childcare services in the state | M-G CAFE | February 14, 2024
Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program unveils 14th class | M-G CAFE | February 14, 2024
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program (KALP)

UK alum, fourth-generation Black farmer stays connected through MANRRS | M-G CAFE | February 9, 2024
Sylvester Miller II | Alumni, 2008

Cattle inventory: Heifers on feed-- higher than 2023 | FarmProgress | February 1, 2024
Kenny Burdine

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board OK’s $2.1M for projects across the commonwealth | The Lane Report | January 28, 2024
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program (KALP), Will Snell

UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program, focusing on real-world problem-solving through extension | M-G CAFE | January 25, 2024
Yoko Kusunose, AEC Graduate Program

Positive Outlook For Grain Crops In Kentucky In 2024 | whvoradio.com | January 2, 2024
Grant Gardner

 

Two key productivity measures with profit implications for cow-calf operators | Beef Magazine | December 7, 2023
Kenny Burdine

Kentucky agriculture navigating 2024 economic headwinds and opportunities | M-G CAFE | November 30, 2023
Will SnellKenny Burdine, Grant GardnerTim Woods, Jerry Pierce, UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources 

Cattle Market Outlook: Economists say current cattle cycle holds opportunities for producers | RFDTV | November 7, 2023
Kenny Burdine

Ag Economist Says There's Opportunity Ahead for Cattle Producers | Brownfield Ag News | October 30, 2023
Kenny Burdine

Lower beef exports means more imports | FarmProgress | October 26, 2023
Kenny Burdine

The U.S. beef trade balance is shifting | FarmProgress | October 11, 2023
Kenny Burdine

Agribusiness and Industry Career Fair successfully connects University of Kentucky students to employers  | M-G CAFE | September 26, 2023
Susan Skees

Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program accepting nominations for next class | M-G CAFE | September 25, 2023
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program (KALP)

UK’s CHET awards pilot grants to further research on health disparities | UKnow | September 18, 2023
Yuqing Zheng

Farmers’ markets and the south | FarmPress | September 8, 2023
Brett Wolff & Tim Woods

President Brown, Other Officers Elected During Conference | Farm Financial Standards Council | August 1, 2023
Jonathan Shepherd

Kentucky grain farms unraveling the 2022 financial landscape | M-G CAFE | July 26, 2023
Kentucky Farm Business Management (KFBM) Program

USDA Innovation Grant bale grazing study yielding positive results in Kentucky | M-G CAFE | May 19, 2023
Greg Halich

Charitable gift honors late ag econ professor, promotes international agriculture awareness | CAFE | February 23, 2023
Dr. Russell H. Brannon | Emeritus Faculty

Kentucky beef cow inventory lowest since 1967; hay supplies tight | CAFE | February 17, 2023
Kenny Burdine

Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts | CAFE | December 1, 2022
Will Snell, Kenny Burdine, Greg Halich, Tim Woods, Jerry Pierce, Jordan Shockley, Jill Stowe, UK Forestry

CEDIK executive director wins 2022 Excellence in Extension award  |  CAFE  |  November 10, 2022
Alison Davis

First-generation students share their UK CAFE experience | CAFE | November 9, 2022
Mason DiSalvo | undergraduate student 

Report: Electronic Health Records Have Limited Influence on Reducing Costs for Rural Hospitals | The Daily Yonder | August 18, 2022
Alison Davis

Kentucky Researchers and Policymakers Discuss Key Issues Impacting Quality of Life in the Commonwealth | Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and The Bottom Line News | July 27, 2022
Alison Davis

The May Be a Year to Think Early About Winter Hay Needs | The Cattle Site | July 27, 2022
Kenny Burdine

Is this a fall pricing opportunity for feeders? | FarmProgress | July 20, 2022
Kenny Burdine

UK Alumni Association Announces Service Awards | UKNow | July 7, 2022
Quentin R. Tyler | B.S. alumnus 2002, M.S. alumnus 2005

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Martin School to Host Quality of Life Webinar | UKNow | July 6, 2022
Alison Davis

Facing Inflation Part II: UK Experts Cover Kentucky Agriculture and the Grocery Store | CAFE | July 4, 2022
Kenny Burdine

Facing Inflation Part II: UK Experts Cover Kentucky Agriculture and the Grocery Store | UKNow | June 30, 2022
Kenny Burdine

2022 Kentucky Equine Survey hitting mailboxes now |  CAFE | June 30, 2022
Jill Stowe

Economist: Kentucky farm sector could set record receipts | WSIL-TV | June 9, 2022
Will Snell

Consumers feeling the meat price sticker shock have ways to save | CAFE | June 6, 2022
Kenny Burdine

Thoroughbred Racing Executive Koch Joins FTBOA | BloodHorse | June 2, 2022
Steve Koch | B.S. alumnus 1999, M.S. alumnus 2002

USDA and University of Kentucky Unveil Digital Placemaking Toolkit for Communities Across Rural America | USDA | May 25, 2022
CEDIK

Agriculture, 4-H played big role in UK basketball player’s early life | CAFE | May 22, 2022
Daimion Collins | undergraduate student 

UK Economist Says Hay Shortage Could Develop this Fall, Winter | Brownfield Ag News | May 11, 2022
Kenny Burdine

UK students re-think the role of design in Kentucky town | CAFE | April 26, 2022
CEDIK

The Food Connection names new director | CAFE | March 22, 2022
The Food Connection

University of Kentucky student researching connections between wagering options | March 24, 2022
Barrett Kerr | undergraduate student

4th annual Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit to take place at Kroger Field | CAFE  | March 8, 2022
The Food Connection

Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program selects Class 13 | CAFE | January 11, 2022
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program (KALP)
 

  

  

  

Economists: Kentucky Farm Sector May Reap Record Receipts | December 2, 2021
Will Snell

Kentucky’s Agricultural Economy Thriving, Record Receipts Expected | December 2, 2021
Will Snell, Kenny Burdine, Jill Stowe, Jordan Shockley, Tim Woods, Greg Halich, Tyler Mark, Jonathan Shepherd, Jerry Pierce

UK Students Win International Competition | CAFE | October 27, 2021
Thomas Pierce | graduate student
Ryan Murphy | undergraduate student
Tim Woods

UK-led project fosters stronger, connected local food systems | CAFE | October 5, 2021 
Tim Woods

Study finds Americans value more options when it comes to COVID-19 testing | September 2, 2021
Shuoli Zhao

Burdine's Thoughts on Hay Production | Southeast Farm Press | September 1, 2021
Kenny Burdine

Report confirms largest mid-year decrease in U.S. beef herd since 2012, but the future looks optimistic | August 25, 2021
Kenny Burdine

UK and the Kentucky Horse Council launch 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey | August 23, 2021
Jill Stowe

Powers Elected President of National Association | August 17, 2021
Laura Powers

Survey shows stability in horse ownership statistics | July 28, 2021
Jill Stowe

Kentucky Beef Book available online | July 8, 2021
Kenny Burdine

Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program accepting nominations for Class 13 | CAFE | June 23, 2021
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program (KALP)

Kentucky Economic Recovery and Resilience Project launches Bludot | CAFE | June 22, 2021
CEDIK

Luecking, Zhao receive CHET pilot grant awards | CAFE | June 14, 2021
Shuoli Zhao

Study examines link between water quality, economic development | CAFE | June 4, 2021
Alison Davis

Rising Kentucky land prices make renting attractive to producers | CAFE | May 10, 2021
Greg Halich

Cattle markets more stable a year into COVID-19 pandemic | CAFE | May 4, 2021
Kenny Burdine

Spotlight on Mia Farrell, member of UK Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leadership team | CAFE | April 19, 2021
Mia Ferrell | B.S. alumna 2011

Former UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment diversity director says UK prepared him for land-grant leadership | CAFE | March 23, 2021
Quentin R. Tyler | B.S. alumnus 2002, M.S. alumnus 2005

UK students, staff rally around Eastern Kentucky flood victims | CAFE | March 9, 2021
Wyatt Lucas, Dustin Liver | undergraduate students

Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners Announced; Virtual Presentation Planned for Monday | CAFE | January 29, 2021
Jahqethea Johnson | undergraduate student

 

 

Despite COVID-19, Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady to 2019 levels | CAFE | December 2, 2020
Will Snell, Kenny Burdine, Jill Stowe, Jordan Shockley, Tim Woods, Greg Halich, Tyler Mark, Jonathan Shepherd, Jerry Pierce

CAFE faculty honored for teaching, service | CAFE | November 23, 2020
Kenny Burdine

Outstanding Staff Award Finalists and Winners Announced | CAFE | October 20, 2020
Brett Wolff

Grain markets favoring wheat and double-crop soybeans | CAFE | September 24, 2020
Greg Halich

Fall calf market depends on corn, wheat and more | CAFE | September 22, 2020
Kenny Burdine

CEDIK celebrates a decade of helping rural communities thrive | CAFE | September 10, 2020
Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK)

Kentucky Economic Recovery and Resilience Project launches | CAFE | August 20, 2020
Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK)

Free pasture-finished beef production workshop online in August | CAFE | August 4, 2020
Greg Halich

Kentucky Small Business Development Center partners with Shopify to provide e-commerce resources for small businesses | CAFE | July 15, 2020
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

UK webinar series to help farm families work through current economic challenges | CAFE | July 9, 2020
Steve Isaacs

UK leads national team studying pandemic’s effect on local food systems | CAFE | June 9, 2020
Tim Woods

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment student elected to national MANRRS officer team | CAFE | May 28, 2020
Jahqethea Johnson | undergraduate student

Kentucky Small Business Development Center receives $2.4 million CARES Act grant | CAFE | May 28, 2020
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Cooperative Extension team to advise businesses through pandemic | CAFE | May 1, 2020
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

UK Students Recognized as 1st Social Media Ambassadors | CAFE | May 1, 2020
Lennox Brinks | undergraduate student

Southern agricultural economists explain COVID-19 legislation, offer resources for producers | CAFE | April 20, 2020
Jordan Shockley

Cattle market swings still prevail in volatile COVID-19 economy | CAFE | April 20, 2020
Kenny Burdine

UK ag economist says cattle markets volatile amidst COVID-19 uncertainties | CAFE | March 17, 2020
Kenny Burdine

Revenue protection insurance favors corn for second straight year | CAFE | March 4, 2020
Todd Davis

Considerations for potential hemp producers | CAFE | March 4, 2020
Tyler Mark

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment inducts latest class of distinguished alumni | CAFE | March 4, 2020
Patrick Henderson | B.S. alumnus 1968

 

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Contact Information

Barry Barnett, Ph.D.
Department Chair

Department of Agricultural Economics 400 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

+1 (859) 257-5762

ageconomics@uky.edu