The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word “entrepreneur” as being, “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.”  With that said, the likely image of an entrepreneur is not necessarily that of a teenager. However, Ben Williams and Taylor Cook did not get that memo. In fact, these two teens have been thinking about running a business of their own for quite some time.

Corn, soybean and soymeal futures closed strongly higher today as traders have renewed concerns that wet weather and late planting will negatively impact production. Cattle futures closed lower for a second day with feeder cattle futures losing more due to the rise in CBOT futures. Lean Hog futures closed sharply lower with the July LH making new lows for the current Apr/May/June downtrend.

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Natural Resource Conservation Service Chief Matt Lohr says his department is focused on implementing the 2018 Farm Bill, customer service and making sure the agency has enough staff to properly serve farmers around the country.  Lohr, who is a Virginia farmer, says one of the highlights so far has been listening to success stories told by farmers around the country.

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The rural community of Fancy Farm in Graves County will grow by more than 10,000 people Saturday, August 3, during the annual Fancy Farm Picnic.  Political Director Mark Wilson talks about the guest list, the Master of Ceremonies, the bar-b-que fundraiser and some previous special guests who have made a stop at Fancy Farm.

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Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles says excitement is building for the 2019 Kentucky State Fair that will take place in August.  Commissioner Quarles talks about the events, a new sponsorship, competitions, food and the history associated with the fair.

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Kentucky Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Agents from across the state are gathered in Owensboro for their annual conference this week.  Association President Greg Comer talks about the conference, what will take place, the professional improvement tours, awards and who will be attending.

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