Most CBOT futures exploded to the upside on bullish USDA Crop Production and Supply/Demand reports. Cattle futures closed mixed with live cattle slightly higher and feeder cattle down marginally. Lean hog futures ended the day mixed with Dec/Feb/April lower and deferred contracts higher.

Last year, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) created the Vision 100 Committee at the direction of KFB President Mark Haney.  This committee, comprised of KFB volunteer leaders from the local level, as well as staff from both the Federation and the Insurance Company, was convened to help guide strategic planning for the future of the entire organization.

KFB 1st Vice President Eddie Melton discusses the AgVets program through KCARD.

Despite a rainy day, Montgomery County Farm Bureau (MCFB) members followed through with their plans to get nutritious food in the hands of the community through two special events. First, by way of the Farmers to Families Food Box initiative, which began thanks to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The other was through the purchase of a local steer which was processed into hamburger and given to the local food bank coalition.

In an exclusive question-and-answer interview, Under Secretary McKinney sheds light on the current international trade situation and some positive numbers related to trade so far this year.

While there are differing stories about how turkey became a traditional food for the Thanksgiving holiday, students in Grant County High School’s agricultural program have made an annual turkey sale a tradition of their own at the school and in the community.

KFB Outstanding Young Farm Family Finalist: Adair County's Jonathan and Jessica Gaskin.

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CBOT futures closed strongly higher but far off the day’s highs which were set by 9 am CT.  Cattle futures closed higher on strength in the boxed beef market. Lean hog futures closed sharply higher in follow-through buying to yesterday’s gains.