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Economists in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment shared their predictions for the Kentucky agriculture and forest economies during the annual Kentucky Farm Bureau meeting.  University of Kentucky agricultural economists are predicting the state’s 2021 agricultural receipts will exceed $6.7 billion. If realized, this will be a new record, surpassing the previous record of $6.5 billion in 2014 and the $5.5 billion average over the past five years. They expect net farm income to...

University economists say Kentucky agriculture appears poised to reap record-setting cash receipts this year. The University of Kentucky ag economists said

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recently installed a newly improved community classroom. Located in the Wood Utilization Center at the Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability in Quicksand the classroom will provide new educational opportunities for Kentuckians. 

Close This graphic includes the number of Master Loggers and wood-related businesses in each county and illustrates the importance of the forest industry to states economy. featured By Katie Pratt UK 16 hrs ago This graphic includes the number of Master Loggers and wood-related businesses in each county and illustrates the importance of the forest industry to states economy. LEXINGTON, Ky. - In 2020, the Kentucky forest sector remained steady to 2019 le...

Maker’s Mark Teams With University Of Kentucky On White Oak Tree Study Maker’s Mark Teams With University Of Kentucky On White Oak Tree Study Earth Day as a catalyst, the University of Kentucky recently announced the establishment of the world’s largest repository of American white oak as part of their effort with whiskey brand Maker’s Mark to conserve, explore and secure the future of American white oak. A statement from the university said the effort at Star Hill Farm, home to the Mak...

Share this article Share this article LORETTO, Ky., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Day 2021, the University of Kentucky is proud to announce the establishment of the worlds largest repository of American white oak as part of their groundbreaking effort with Makers Mark ® to conserve, explore and secure the future of American white oak. The massive effort at Star Hill Farm, home to the iconic Makers Mark Distillery, represents the most comprehensive natural range of white oak to dat...

The massive effort at Star Hill Farm, home to the iconic Maker’s Mark Distillery, represents the most comprehensive natural range of white oak to date anywhere in the world. The American white oak repository is part of a larger mission to transform the conservation of a species critical to many American industries, including Kentucky bourbon, and to prioritize the present and future of forests and rivers.  

Bryan Baxter “BB” Boyd, 81, passed away on January 27, 2021.  Services will be Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 10:00 am, at Early First Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, February 5, 2021, from 6-8 pm, at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. Bryan was born in Brownwood, to parents Sidney and Lottie McMullen Boyd of Indian Creek.  Bryan attended Early High School all twelve years, excelling in football and track, running in the 880 and mi...

Bryan Baxter “BB” Boyd, 81, passed away on January 27, 2021. Services will be Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 10:00 am, at Early First Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 5, 2021, from 6-8 pm, at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. Bryan was born in Brownwood, to parents Sidney and Lottie McMullen Boyd of Indian Creek.  Bryan attended Early High School all twelve years, excelling in football and track, running in the 880 and mile re...