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- Market Closes - October 12, 2020
- October 12, 2020
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The corn and soy complex futures contracts closed sharply lower on profit-taking on forecasts for some rain in South America and a lack of export sales announcements this morning. Cattle futures closed lower with live cattle suffering the biggest losses. Lean Hog futures closed slightly lower and mid-range.
- Across Kentucky - October 12, 2020
- October 12, 2020
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KY 4-H President Landry Woodrum says 4-H succeeds with hands on learning.
- Across Kentucky - October 9, 2020
- October 9, 2020
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UK's Dr. Deborah Reed says mental health stress is a serious threat to Kentucky farmers.
- Market Closes - October 7, 2020
- October 7, 2020
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CBOT futures closed mostly higher as many corn, bean and wheat contracts traded new highs. Cattle futures closed higher with live cattle supported by higher cash prices and firm boxed beef. Lean hog futures closed higher, supported by higher pork cutouts and LH futures discount to the cash market.
- Across Kentucky - October 7, 2020
- October 7, 2020
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Secretary of State Michael Adams discusses the upcoming election and ways to vote.
- Market Closes - October 6, 2020
- October 6, 2020
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Grain and soy complex futures closed strongly higher but well off the day’s highs. Live cattle edged higher while feeder cattle futures were hit hard by rising CBOT futures. Lean hog futures closed higher with the nearby October and December LH posting the best gains.
- Market Closes - October 5, 2020
- October 5, 2020
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CBOT futures closed mixed with wheat making the best gains. Cattle futures closed slightly higher on optimism for the cash fed market. Lean hog futures also closed slightly higher on a sharply higher pork cutout.
- Commissioner Quarles Announces Annual Poster and Essay Contest
- October 5, 2020
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Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky students to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest.
The theme of the 2021 contest is “Kentucky Agriculture Never Stops.”
- Across Kentucky - October 5, 2020
- October 5, 2020
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KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches introduces a new program called "Generation Bridge".
- Across Kentucky - October 2, 2020
- October 2, 2020
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Kentucky State University's Dr. Kirk Pomper says acquaculture is a viable enterprise for the state's farmers.