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Considerations for Future Utility Scale Solar Farm Developments
By Alison Davis | Extension Professor
Published
on Sep. 1, 2020
An effort to rely on renewable resources instead of nonrenewable has the potential to meet the increased global demand for electricity. Both solar and wind energy have the potential to offset a significant fraction of non-renewable electricity demands, yet it occupies extensive land when deployed at levels large enough to meet global demand.
The Chicken or the Egg? The Untold Story during a Pandemic
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published
on Aug. 25, 2020
Most people are familiar with the age-old question, which came first, the chicken or the egg? During a nationwide pandemic, which left the grocery shelf first, the chicken or the egg? While consumers across the country began "panic buying" during the onset of COVID-19, all protein sources were limited. The food industry's just-in-time supply
Managing Risk with Insurance
By Lauren Omer Turley | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published
on Aug. 25, 2020
With all of the uncertainties we face in agriculture today, it is important to manage risk. We can’t control the markets, the weather, or the dangers of working in agriculture, but there are tools that can help manage those risks. Insurance is one of the tools that can be used in various manners.
Government Payments 2010-2019
By Jerry Pierce | KFBM Program Coordinator
Published
on Aug. 25, 2020
Agricultural government payments were created to help provide financial stability for farms and farmers. In recent years they have become a substantial support to ailing farm income. Background
2020 Land Values Report
By Steve Isaacs | Extension Professor
Published
on Aug. 13, 2020
The 2020 Land Values Summary was released by USDA on Thursday, August 6. This annual report indicates the average value of all land and buildings on farms in the US, and by state and region. Three categories are measured: Farm Real Estate Value, Cropland Value, and Pasture value.
Forestry Update Amidst COVID and Trade Disruptions
Published on Jul. 28, 2020
It is difficult to determine how much of the hardwood log and lumber pricing decline is related to the COVID situation or even the trade war with China.
Sacred Cows and Stocking Rates
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published
on Jul. 28, 2020
In May 2019, I was on a farm visit east of Lexington with a few county agents and NRCS specialists. Our goal was to help a cattle farmer who had about five years of experience come up with a long-run plan for improved infrastructure (water, fencing, etc.) as well as guide him in the short-run to improve the profitability of the farm.
Be Proactive Rather than Reactive in Hard Financial Times
By Tarrah Hardin | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published
on Jul. 28, 2020
When facing hard financial times, like the ones we are currently facing, it is very easy to sit back and let the cards fall and hope that they are in your favor. This approach is very risky and most of the time will not end the favor of the one being reactive to the situation.
Forestry Update Amidst COVID and Trade Disruptions
Published on Jul. 28, 2020
It is difficult to determine how much of the hardwood log and lumber pricing decline is related to the COVID situation or even the trade war with China.