Agricultural economists from UK's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are contributing practical guidance to help producers navigate the recent economic downturn.
UK researchers and students are studying tick ecology in Kentucky, testing innovative surveillance tools to track species, disease risk and land-use impacts.
UK researchers are investigating alfalfa as a functional feed that could help cattle combat fescue toxicosis and heat stress, reducing livestock losses.
UK's Beef Extension Team has enhanced its Beef Systems Analyzer, an online management tool designed to help producers strengthen their operations through targeted, research-based recommendations.
Strong cattle, poultry and horse sales dominated for much of 2025, leading economists to predict Kentucky agricultural sales will be $8.3 billion for the year.
