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- Across Kentucky - November 21, 2019
- November 12, 2019
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Kentucky Farm Bureau LEAD class member Erika Taylor Reynolds talks about farming in her home community of Johnson County, what farmers are growing there and how they are being assisted by programs administered by the federal government. Reynolds also talks about the impact of coal mine shutdowns and how that is hurting the community.
- Across Kentucky - November 20, 2019
- November 12, 2019
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First District Congressman James Comer says the Food and Drug Administration needs to quickly develop some regulations for products derived from industrial hemp that are consumed by members of the public. Commissioner Comer says the regulations will help set a national standard to determine if a product is safe for the public.
- Across Kentucky - November 19, 2019
- November 12, 2019
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The North American International Livestock Exposition finishes this week with a number of national contests for youth and college students. North American Assistant Manager Catherine Riley talks about the contests, the participants and where competitors are from.
- Across Kentucky - November 18, 2019
- November 12, 2019
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Kentucky Farm Bureau First Vice President Eddie Melton says 2019 has been a great celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kentucky Farm Bureau with culmination to come at the state annual meeting in December. Melton also thanks legislators for their partnership during a Legislative Appreciation Dinner.
- Market Closes - November 11, 2019
- November 11, 2019
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CBOT futures closed mostly lower with beans and meal leading the way down. Cattle futures closed moderately higher, but near the day’s highs. Futures were lifted by last Friday’s stronger cash cattle market. Lean Hog futures closed mixed with December LH down a sharp 82 cents on weaker cash hog prices.
- Steve Kelley Honored as the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year
- November 11, 2019
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Steve Kelley of Carlisle County will be honored as the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) “Farmer of the Year” during the organization’s 100th annual meeting in Louisville in December.
- Market Closes - November 7, 2019
- November 7, 2019
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CBOT futures closed widely mixed as soybeans rallied on favorable reports that suggest the US/China Phase 1 deal is on track. Live cattle futures were up slightly and feeder cattle posted moderate gains in the 2020 contracts. Beyond the 47 cent loss in the December LH, lean hog futures closed variably higher.
- Down the Backroads: The Resources We Have Around Us That We Never Seem To Use
- November 7, 2019
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A good buddy of mine is an automotive technician and works on some of the newest and most technologically advanced vehicles on the road. During a recent conversation, I mentioned to him how surprised I am at the number of automobiles being manufactured these days without turn signals.
- Johnson County Farm Family Making the Best of Available Resources
- November 7, 2019
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Getting to Flat Gap, Kentucky is not the easiest of trips, but well worth it once you arrive. The small eastern Kentucky town is located in the heart of the mountain region of Johnson County as well as in the state’s rich coal mining country.
- Candid Converation with Dr. Stuart Foster
- November 7, 2019
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Dr. Stuart Foster, State Climatologist and Director of the Kentucky Mesonet Weather Data System located at Western Kentucky University (WKU), discusses weather changes, weather data collection, and the value of such climate information.