Drought-weary Kentucky farms need a good soaker for their crops; corn growers can’t wair
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky It’s a dry, hot summer in Kentucky with no significant precipitation on the horizon….
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KY Ag Commissioner Quarles holds ‘Restaurant Roundtable’ in NKY with chefs, stakeholders
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has been making rounds across the state this month for his “Restaurant Roundtables”…
Voluntary ‘Ag Tag’ donations at $611,743 in 2020; funds to be divided equally among 4-H, FFA, KDA
Kentucky farmers donated $611,743.08 to the Ag Tag Program in the 2020 fiscal year that ended June 30, Agriculture Commissioner…
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….
Commentary: Family farmers speak out against family separation bill, other impacts of SB1
By Ben Abell & Bree Pearsall CFA farmers We are Ben Abell and Bree Pearsall, a husband and wife team…
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…
Kentucky farmers at work featured in new book of photos by Tanya Amyx Berry, published by UPKy
By Katie Cross Gibson and Danielle Donham University of Kentucky In 1979, Tanya Amyx Berry was given a camera by…
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…
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…
Kentucky Proud is on the menus at the Kentucky Derby Festival; events to feature local foods, drinks
Kentucky Derby Festival revelers can enjoy Kentucky Proud foods and beverages in events throughout the annual celebration of the Commonwealth’s…
Mitch McConnell: Industrial hemp legalization through Farm Bill provides opportunities for KY
The Senate has opened a door to new opportunities for Kentucky agriculture. After extensive collaboration with my colleagues on both…
Chinese soybean imports from U.S. to hit ‘historic lows’ by November but may increase a bit in early ’19
The Rural Blog Chinese soybean imports from the U.S. to hit ‘historic lows’ by November, but may increase a little…
Ag Commissioner calls on Kentucky farmers to apply for Leopold Conservation Award by April 15
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles issued a reminder to Kentucky farmers that Leopold Conservation Award applications are due by April 15….
Ryan Quarles: Hungry Kentuckians need help — check off box on your tax return to commit to help
One in six Kentuckians is food insecure, which means they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active,…
Mike Denham: Challenges remain for farming but we are better quipped to handle downturns
About 16 years ago, as most states were deciding how best to spend their portion of a landmark settlement reached…