Ag is 8 percent of Kentucky economic output, says study
The state’s agriculture economy has grown, as indicated by record cash receipts farmers received over the last couple of years – but just what kind of overall impact the ag industry has on the economy is another set of data.
Millennials are the talk of the town these days. Employers are trying to figure out how to work with them; marketers are trying to figure how to sell to them, and the rest of us are trying to figure out who they are.
Concerned Indiana citizens worry about wind power project
The Wind Project Concerned Citizens is comprised of citizens predominately from Fayette, Rush and Henry counties. However, there is an understanding the project conceivably may impact a much larger geographical area.
AEM: Ag equipment exports dropped 29 percent in 2014
Exports of U.S. agricultural equipment dropped 29.2 percent last year from 2013, for a total $8.51 billion shipped to global markets, primarily owing to lower grain prices from last year’s record crop.
Group focuses on introducing transportation careers to girls
A career in transportation is more than driving a truck or piloting an airplane, says Kim Swords, who lives and works 60 miles southwest of Chicago – long identified as the transportation hub of America.
USDA helping innovators turn food waste into a tasty profit
If you have a plan to turn food waste into new alterative foods or a commercial product, Uncle Sam Wants You – well, the USDA does – and it wants to help you turn your product into gold.
Iowa beef producers field ports questions, in Japan
Japan’s agriculture officials told Iowa cattle producers during a recent trade mission they expect reliable access to a steady supply of high-quality U.S. beef.
Kentucky sponsoring workshop on locally grown meat Monday
When talking about locally grown goods, the discussion is usually centered on produce or value-added products – but meat producers are becoming more a part of that conversation.
