Weather and low prices affected the meat sector of the livestock industry in 2019.  University of Kentucky Agriculture Economist Dr. Kenny Burdine breaks down the meat industry numbers for poultry, swine and beef cattle in 2019, and says things are expected to improve in 2020 for all three sectors.

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The equine and dairy industries in Kentucky saw some positive numbers in 2019.  University of Kentucky Agriculture Economist Dr. Kenny Burdine discusses the numbers for the equine and dairy industries and predicts where they could be heading in 2020.

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Each family across Kentucky celebrates Christmas in their own unique way.  This year we have a Christmas visit with Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Drew Graham about what Christmas means to his family and he passes along a message to rural Kentucky.  

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The Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center in Hopkinsville recently tested the blood samples and assisted with other testing of Santa’s reindeer.  Director Dr. Debbie Reed talks about the results and confirms that Santa’s reindeer are ready for their worldwide journey on Christmas Eve.

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United States Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Bill Northey says sign-up is underway for the latest round of the Conservation Reserve Program.  Secretary Northey details the program and talks about major changes farmers will notice from the previous program.

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CBOT futures closed sharply higher as traders become  confident the US/China trade deal is for real this time. Cattle futures finished with losses after the market saw sharp gains on Friday. Lean Hog futures closed higher in follow-through buying to Friday’s rally on the US/China trade deal. 

The Kentucky Farm Bureau 100th Annual Meeting came to a close with its Board of Directors approving state and national priorities for 2020.

A record crowd of more than 2,000 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) members and guests made their way to Louisville’s Galt House for the organization’s 100^th Annual Meeting. This year’s event culminated a year of Centennial Celebrations that took place at various county Farm Bureau’s throughout the state during 2019.  The theme of this year’s meeting was “Stronger Together.”