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Across Kentucky - November 14, 2019
November 7, 2019
Across Kentucky - November 14, 2019

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney says farmers are closing out a somewhat tough year with a wet spring, a dry summer and a tough harvest.  President Haney says farmers remain optimistic with a recent trade deal with Japan and the possibility of other foreign trade deals providing some additional hope for agriculture.

Across Kentucky - November 13, 2019
November 7, 2019
Across Kentucky - November 13, 2019

Kentucky First District Congressman James Comer says he is pleased with the industrial hemp regulations recently released by the United States Department of Agriculture.  Comer talks about the regulations, what they clarify and how important the regulations are for the growers and processors. 

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Across Kentucky - November 12, 2019
November 7, 2019
Across Kentucky - November 12, 2019

The North American International Livestock Exposition is undergoing a change this week as dairy animals transition out and meat animals fill the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.  North American Assistant Manager Catherine Riley talks about the meat animal shows, the return of the donkey show and the National Finals Rodeo Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Across Kentucky - November 11, 2019
November 7, 2019
Across Kentucky - November 11, 2019

Kentucky FFA member Lilly P’Pool from Trigg County placed 4th in the National Creed Speaking Contest at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 1.  We hear a portion of Lilly’s presentation of the FFA Creed in the final round of the competition.

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Market Closes - November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019
Market Closes - November 6, 2019

After trading to the upside overnight, corn and soybeans headed south once the market reopened at 8:30 am.  Cattle futures closed lower with feeder cattle leading the way down.  Lean Hog futures closed lower with the nearby December LH down sharply.  

Market Closes - November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019
Market Closes - November 5, 2019

CBOT futures closed mixed with wheat gaining on corn, while soybean futures slipped four cents.  Live Cattle closed mixed while Feeder Cattle closed lower. After opening near steady, lean hog futures steadily moved higher throughout the morning and closed near the highs, up sharply on the day.

KFB Third Quarter Marketbasket Survey Shows Slight Increase in Food Prices
November 5, 2019
KFB Third Quarter Marketbasket Survey Shows Slight Increase in Food Prices

The Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Marketbasket Survey results from the third quarter of 2019 indicate an increase to the overall cost of food with substantial price fluctuations of most items.

Market Closes - November 4, 2019
November 4, 2019
Market Closes - November 4, 2019

CBOT futures closed mixed with corn and wheat under pressure from disappointing export demand and plentiful supplies. Some private corn production estimates are above expectations. Cattle futures closed slightly higher except for the nearby feeder contracts.  Beyond the nearby December LH contract, futures closed moderately lower.

Across Kentucky Promo November 4, 2019 - November 8, 2019
October 30, 2019
Across Kentucky Promo November 4, 2019 - November 8, 2019

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Across Kentucky - November 8, 2019
October 30, 2019
Across Kentucky - November 8, 2019

Class XXII of the Kentucky Agriculture Leadership Program is in full swing, with class members learning about agriculture across the state and around the world.  Class members Tyler Ferguson and Jim Gilles talk about their experiences in the class, their fellow class members and what they are learning.

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