Opinion – Bill Straub: Kentucky has invested a lot in president/dictator Trump; doesn’t seem to be paying off
This coming Tuesday, Jan. 20, will mark the end of the first year of what is shaping up as the…
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UK agricultural engineer says timely soybean harvest important to maintain yields, quality of crops
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Kentucky has experienced a couple weeks of dry weather. As a result, soybean producers…
Kentucky agriculture dealing with worsening drought conditions and the summer that never seems to end
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky It is the summer that never seems to end. Already into October, and much…
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…
The Rural Blog: China has apparently stopped buying U.S. soybeans, a move that will hurt U.S. farmers
“Chinese importers have canceled purchases of corn and cut orders for pork,” The Wall Street Journal reports. “Chinese importers’ new orders of…
Kentucky soybean growers produce highest ever yields in state; 107.76 bushels an acre breaks record
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Kentucky soybean growers produced the highest ever documented yields in the state this year…
Timing, price awareness critical to marketing state’s 2017 grain crop; keep an eye on South America
By Katie Pratt UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Grain markets this fall are suggesting producers should store their…
Farmers, if safety net matters, revenue protection insurance favors soybeans, says UK CAFE
The safety net for soybean revenue insurance provides more protection as compared to 2016, and that’s good news for producers…
Governor inks agreement to sell more corn, soybeans to Taiwan, boost exports for Kentucky’s farmers
Governor Steve Beshear today announced an agreement between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Kentucky farmers to increase corn and…