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Antique tractor enthusiast will have a chance to put their tractors to work this weekend during the 20^th annual Hal Fennel Memorial Antique Tractor Plow Day in Christian County.  Committee members Seth Delaney and Larry Larimore talk about Plow Day, what spectators can see and special demonstrations featuring a steam engine, and mules and horses.

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Kentucky Agriculture was front and center for a group of more than 30 foreign agriculture attaches’ that were part of a tour organized by the USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service.  Kentucky Department of Agriculture Senior Trade Adviser Tim Hughes talks about the tour, with Phillipines Agriculture Attache’ Dr. Joy Javelosa discussing what she has learned while in the Bluegrass state.

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Antique tractors, small engines and a host of newer model tractors and equipment will be on display in Greenup County this weekend during the 20^th annual Old Tractor, Engine and Machinery Show.  County Farm Bureau President Kenny Imel talks about the history of the show, what will be taking place and other details.  

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Hardin County farmer Ray Allen Mackey represented Kentucky farmers during the University of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence ribbon cutting, September 19, in Princeton.  Mackey, who is President of the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council, talked about the vision behind the center, the importance of the facility and staff for the future of agriculture. 

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A standing room only crowd was on hand Thursday, September 19, as the University of Kentucky cut the ribbon to officially open the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence at the Research and Education Center in Princeton.  Director Dr. Chad Lee, U.K. President Dr. Eli Capilouto and a number of other speakers talked about the importance of the center and the researchers and staff that work there.

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CBOT futures closed steady to lower, except for the MGEX spring wheat contract which continued to rally on unfavorable weather conditions and forecasts in the north. Cattle futures closed higher on the announcement of a US/Japan trade agreement which will lower tariffs on US beef.  Lean Hog futures rose sharply today on ideas that China is about to make a large purchase of US pork.

CBOT futures closed narrowly mixed with high-range closes in corn and wheat. Cattle futures closed narrowly mixed, with feeder cattle outperforming LC today. Lean Hog futures closed moderately higher, adding to Monday’s price gains.