KFBN 2012

Posted on Mar 30, 2016

February 2012

National Farm Policy should be rewritten this year to establish a program that protects farmers from catastrophic revenue losses by using a flexible combination of fiscally responsibile tools, said voting delegates at AFBF's 93rd Annual Meeting. KFB had 26 delegates.

In approving policy for 2012, the farmers and ranchers endorsed a multi-pronged proposal, including a provision for catastophic revenue loss protection that works with a flexible range of crop insurance products, as well as amending the current farm bill's marketing loan provisions to better reflect market values.

Also in this issue:

Comment Column: Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation

Ag Development Fund Dwindling

KFB Reaps National Honors

Stallman Says Farmers Provide "Solid Foundation"

AFBF Women Adopt "Empowered" Theme

Workshop Reports

Tracking the Trends: UK's Will Snell is widely respected for steering growers straight during tobacco's twists and turns

High Yield: Young Mercer County farmer mixes farming with a ministry

KCARD Launches Agribusiness Grants

Markets: Drought reduces hay supply; Soybean demand is falling; Grain storage expands in Kentucky

Farm File: Crop production down in 2011; Deadline for horse industry survey is Feb. 17; Crop insurance payments at record level; AFBF concerned about trade office plan

March 2012: With agriculture enjoying a period of economic prosperity, it's an opportune time to be pointing toward the future, both on the farm and within the County Farm bureau organization, KFB President Mark Haney said in his keynote address at the annual Presidents and Vice Presidents Coference, The two-day conference was held last month at the Galt House in Louisville.

Also in this issue:

Comment Column: Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation

Young Farmers Leadership Conference

Linked In: KFB Directors Meet with Legislators

Congressman Guthrie Among Coalition Fighting Youth Ag Labor Proposal

Three Veterinarians Receive Grants

Energy Savings: State Program Helps Farmers Reduce Costs

KFB Promotes "Food Check-Out Day"

Speaking Up: "Farmers Care" Program Surfaces Ag Advocates

Markets: Total ag exports decline, but horticulture soars; Highest milk production in 2011; U.S. cattle produce more beef

Farm File: New website supports youth labor battle; Meat groups announce merger; Farmplate sales can aid FFA, 4-H and Ky. Proud; Foundation cites need for more ag research

April 2012: The race to determine which political party will control the White house next year commands a lot of the energy coming out of Washington D.C. these days. And so it was no surprise that presidential politics were discussed almost as often as agriculture issues during KFB's Congressional Tour last month. About 190 members participated in the annual visit to the nation's capital.

Also is this issue:

Comment Column: Rep. Rocky adkins, House Majority Leader

Open (the) Season: KFB Holds Meeting for Roadside Farm Market Operators

Legislative Drive-In

2012 KFB Beek Expo is a Record Setter

Swept Off: Boyle County FB Group Helps Tornado Victin 90 Miles Away

County Farm Bureaus Recognize Ag Week

Marshall County Poulty Farmers Find a Market for Composted Litter

Markets: Lamb/mutton production rising; U.S. Beef: 2012 exports slip, imports climb; Crop production values rose in 2011

May 2012: At Flaggy Meadow Farm in Washington County, April is when flagship farm commodity is harvested for processing and marketing. In this instance, the product is wool from the 107 alpacas that share the farm with Shawn and Lori Malloy.

The Malloys came to Kentucky several years ago from Main, intent on establishing a fiber mill. With a lot of hard work and marketing expertise, they've made a mark in the "niche farming" business. The line of products they have developed includes "Kentucky Royalty Surino Golf Socks," which is fast gaining notoriety for its unique comfort.

Also in this issue:

Comment Column: Sarah G. Fannin, Morgan County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

Ingram Named to Two Roles in Management

Cattle Drive(In): Blue Grass Livestock Marketing Group is Thriving

Rooting 'em out: Farmer's Wildlife Officials Battling Wild Hog Invasion

Women's Leadership Conference

Applicants Invited for Ag Leadership Program

Markets: Beef herd expansion delayed; Produce growers use variety of marketing practices; Honey production stung by 2011 weather

Farm File: Farmers Market grants available; Participate in 2012 Ag Census; AgriScience dedicated in Lexington; AFBF voices objections on health care law

June 2012: The company with the slogan "Big on Commitment" has bee hard at work meeting the biggest challenge its ever encountered. That would be helping tens of thousands of Kentuckians who suffered property losses and damage during two horrendous weather incidents - the March 2 storms across the state and an April 28 hailstorm in the Louisville area.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company has responded with a tremendous degree of financial and human resources.The work is not complete; claims continue to come in.

Also in this issue:

Comment Column: Bradley R. Smith, Executive Vice President and CEO

Automotive Stars Gather at the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance

2012 Member Benefits Guide

Faces of Farming: Snapshots of Kentucky Farmers

Ethanol is Lowering Fuel Costs

KFB Program Nominated for Emmys

AFBF Board Visits Kentucky

August 2012: KFB's Tax Advisory Committee has communicated two key policy positions to the chairman of the commission appointed by Governor Steve Beshear to develop recommendations for state tax reform. Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson was a special guest at the committee's annual meeting last month to discuss the work of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform and obtain feedback from the group. He was advised that KFB places a high priority on maintaining Kentucky's property tax law plus sales tax exemptions on farm production items.

Also in this issue:

Comment Column: Senator Mitch McConnell

Drought takes hold of Kentucky agriculture

KFB Day at State Fair is August 23

Young Farmer Summer Outing

2012 Scholarship Recipients

County Annual Meetings

Beef Tour goes to Colorado and Wyoming

Mayfield gung-ho about gourds

Hot Item...Blazing heat doesn't deter Shelby County's legislative dinner

Markets: Strong U.S. dollar impacts beef trade; 2012 hay mix has less alfalfa; U.S. cattle numbers fall at mid-year

Many forms of ID theft

Farm File: Farm Vehicle Regulation guide is available; USDA implements disaster aid improvements; AFBF battles FDA on antibiotics issue

September 2012: A sellout crowd, a large group of political leaders and another hefty price for the prized pork made KFB's 49th annual Country Ham Breakfast a huge success. Nearly 1,600 people were on hand to hear some top political officials speak and watch as Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates of Louisville offered up the winning bid of $300,000 for the 17.62-pound ham produced by Scott Hams of Greenville.

Also in this issue:

Comment Column: Bob Sallman, President, AFBF

Advisory Committees

Harlan County FB Sponsors Forestry Field Day for Youth

Crop Insurance Rescuing Many Farmers

KFB Day at the State Fair

Cultivation, Meeting with lawmakers help build vaulable relationships

KFB's Mark Haney addresses Livestock Standards Commission

Retail rage: More and More Farmers are Selling Direct

New Director of Kentucky: Poultry Federation is Bullish on Ag Education

KFB Task Force Meets with Officials

Markets Tour Goes to Vermont

Markets

Kentucky FFA Shines Nationally

Farm File

October 2012: A 50-acre plot of rough land in an industrial park in Flemingsburg is slowly but surely turning into a valuable educational

tool for FFA students. And in the process, it has become a source of community pride and regional attention.

Also in this issue:

Comment Column: Alison Lundergan Grimes, Secretary of State

Farm Safety Week Kickoff Held in Glasgow

Hinton Mills Animal Science Center

Clark County Farm Bureau Ag Day

Fun on the Farm, Roberts Family Does Agritourism Well

Ag-ucation: Greenup County FB unveils mobile classroom

Effects of farm bill delay

Markets

Farm File

November 2012: KFB policy comes from the grassroots through several avenues. Most policy originates at county Farm Bureau annual meetings, but sometimes a position will spring up during the business sessions at KFB's annual meeting. Another source is through KFB's Advisory Committees, which hold meetings between August and November to assess the condition of their respective area of interest and consider suggestions.

Also in this issue:

Comment Column: Bob Stallman, President, AFBF

Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Preview

Advisory Committees

Harlan County Field Day

Crop Insurance Feature

Markets

December 2012: Pulaski County farmer Mark Haney was re-elected president of KFB. Also re-elected were Webster County's Eddie Melton as First Vice President and Hart County's J. Fritz Giesecke as Second Vice President. They comprise KFB's Executive Committee along with Executive Vice President David S. Beck.

Also in this issue:

KEC's North Wing Named for Harold Workman

Comment Column: David S. Beck, Executive Vice President, Kentucky Farm Bureau

Member Benefits Guide

Tax Policies Loom Large for 2013

Madison County is Tops

Outstanding Youth are Selected

Stacy Vincent Wins Discussion Meet

LaRue County Couple Win OYFF Award

Scott Travis Named "Farmer of the Year"

John C. Kalmey Receives Service to Ag Award

Kenneth Hayden Honored for Service to Farm Bureau

Madison County Teacher Receives Ag Literacy Award

Madison County Couple Honored for Achievements

Ag Leaders Preview 2013 Session with Legislators

Strategic Plan Heads Agenda at Ag Summit

Whayne Supply Receives Award