Opinion – Richard Nelson: I’m sheepish about trade war, but Kentucky farmers need a reset to level field
President Trump declared April 2 “Liberation Day” where a 10 percent across the board tariff was tacked to foreign imports….
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Pork Month celebrates the 1.1 million swine produced annually in Kentucky; farmers sold $181M in ’22
Cracker Barrel Restaurants, FiveStar gas stations, and all the Dairy Queen restaurants in Kentucky and the surrounding region share one…
Kentucky farmers are at the mercy of Mother Nature as uncommonly dry conditions persist
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Across Kentucky, pastures are dry. Kentucky farmers are feeling the impact of a…
ORV CISMA launches tool to help all property owners join in fight against invasive species
The Ohio River Valley Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ORV CISMA) is encouraging property owners to join the offensive against…
Eli Capilouto: In wake of December tornados, we must rethink how we rebuild, advance Kentucky
I recently toured parts of Western Kentucky that were impacted by the December tornadoes. In Caldwell County, I talked with…
Doing what families do: Extension agents help Western Kentucky tornado victims
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky In the midst of utter chaos, Bremen farmer Kenny Smith sees a coordinated recovery effort and…
CVG receives additional $6.7 million from FAA, to be used for runway rehabilitation, taxiway projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will receive an additional $6.7 million…
Commentary: With support, Kentucky’s farmers can deliver climate solutions
By Mark Reynolds and Vasudha Deshpande Citizens’ Climate Lobby In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty was everywhere….
Ryan Quarles: Phoenix, Bloomberg uninformed about middle America — especially hard-working farmers
Hard-working people in middle and rural America are under attack from all corners of our country these days. No matter…
Pew Trusts: Farmers have high rates of suicide, need mental health services; telehealth may be a solution
By April Simpson Pew Trust Stateline On most days, therapist Becky Kopp-Dunham counsels farmers and other clients across 10 North…
Despite trade concerns, Kentucky agricultural receipts hold steady for third year, net incomes up
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Kentucky agricultural receipts will likely hold steady for the third consecutive year despite trade…
Farmer’s Markets Week: Double Dollars doubles nutrition benefits at 41 markets across state
On Farmers’ Markets Week, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles joined leaders of the Community Farm Alliance (CFA) and other partners to…
Ryan Quarles: Farms to Food Banks reduces hunger in Kentucky and helps farmers too
When you and your family shop for local produce at your farmers’ market or grocery store this summer, what will…
National briefs: Russian interference, farm bailout package, the wall, reinstatement of death penalty
Russia and election security The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee concluded this week that Russia targeted election systems in all 50…
Ag Commissioner Quarles wants farmers to be treated fairly, farmers want trade over aid
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are about…
Kentucky farmers forced to navigate options as shrinking cash flows cause financial pressure
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service With a downturn in the farm economy, many Kentucky farmers are under increasing financial…
The Rural Blog: Eight reasons most livestock industries booming; new records for pork production
The Rural Blog While the dairy industry is struggling, overall, livestock industries are booming. “Across the country, meat production is…
KY farmers rise en masse to offer badly needed hay for fellow Nebraska farmers in wake of flooding
By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky In America’s breadbasket, where the iconic image is “amber waves of grain,” Nebraska…
After farm bill legalizing hemp, acreage triples as tobacco sales decline; 1000 farmers approved
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed to get the hemp legalization provision in the 2018 farm bill. In 2019,…
Sen. Mitch McConnell: Aiming to legalize growing industrial hemp and help Kentucky farmers expand
For far too long, the federal government has prevented most farmers from growing hemp. Although it was a foundational part…
Mark Haney: Association plans should be part of health care reform; would provide bargaining power
Kentucky has a health care crisis that is affecting Kentuckians across all industries, including agriculture. As the unified voice of…