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Stress on the Farm and in Rural America: Resources are Available
April 3, 2020
Stress on the Farm and in Rural America:  Resources are Available

As the problem of stress related issues becomes more visible, the onset of COVID-19 has only escalated those stress levels for everyone as they transition to a time of working remotely, or not working at all.

Across Kentucky - April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
Across Kentucky - April 3, 2020

Kentucky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles talks about how consumers can find Kentucky Proud products during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Market Closes - April 1, 2020
April 2, 2020
Market Closes - April 1, 2020

CBOT futures closed mostly lower led by KC Wheat. Futures rallied in the 9:00 a.m. CT hour when crude oil futures soared.  Cattle futures gapped lower on the open and closed down the expanded limit of $4.50 in LC and $6.75 in FC.  Lean hog futures also gapped lower and closed down the daily limit of $4.50/cwt.

April 2, 2020 - Legislative Report No. 14 - 2020 Kentucky General Assembly
April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020 - Legislative Report No. 14 - 2020 Kentucky General Assembly
Market Closes - April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020
Market Closes - April 1, 2020

CBOT futures closed sharply lower and near the day’s lows. Futures were pressured by bearish outside markets (equities, energy) and aggressive selling by the speculative funds. Cattle futures closed down the daily price limit as boxed beef values continue to slide lower and cash cattle prices traded $112, down $8/cwt from last week.

Across Kentucky - April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020
Across Kentucky - April 1, 2020

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney discusses the importance of community ag leaders.

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Market Closes - March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
Market Closes - March 31, 2020

CBOT futures closed mixed but mostly in the upper portion of the day’s trading ranges. Cattle futures posted strong gains today, following three bad days of price action. Lean Hog futures closed very widely mixed with the nearby April LH losing $1.75 after 3 previous days of limit-down action.

Market Closes - March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020
Market Closes - March 30, 2020

CBOT futures closed mostly steady to lower. The sharp fall in crude oil futures and the continuing shrinking of the ethanol industry weighed on both corn and soybean futures. Live cattle futures closed narrowly mixed except for the 2% loss in the nearby April LC. Lean hog futures closed down the expanded limit of $4.50/cwt. 

Across Kentucky - March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020
Across Kentucky - March 30, 2020

Owensboro Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Matthew Constant talks about how schools are providing meals for students in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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March 27, 2020 - Legislative Report No. 13 - 2020 Kentucky General Assembly
March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020 - Legislative Report No. 13 - 2020 Kentucky General Assembly