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- Market Closes - April 25, 2019
- April 25, 2019
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CBOT futures closed mostly higher after trading to new lows. The reversal-type action was more impressive in corn. Cattle futures closed sharply lower on follow-through selling (funds liquidating) after prices fell below key technical support levels on Wednesday. Lean Hog futures also dropped sharply with the June-December LH contracts locking limit-down ($3.00/cwt).
- Across Kentucky Promo - April 29, 2019 - May 3, 2019
- April 25, 2019
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- Across Kentucky - May 3, 2019
- April 25, 2019
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More than 150-thousand people are expected at Churchill Downs Saturday for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs Communications Manager Darren Rogers talks about the race, the favorites and some special events planned this year to memorialize the late John Asher, who served as Vice-President of Racing Communications until his untimely death last summer.
- Across Kentucky - May 2, 2019
- April 25, 2019
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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says proper and fair implementation of the Waters of the US rule is one of three priorities in 2019. Wheeler says the EPA will be working on a standardized rule, fair implementation and making sure all inspectors are on the same page this year.
- Across Kentucky - May 1, 2019
- April 25, 2019
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The Kentucky Young Farmers Organizations continues to remain strong in spite of budget cuts to higher education across the state. State Secretary Ashley Johnson talks about the strength of the organization, the annual meeting, the summer farm tour and the members.
- Across Kentucky - April 30, 2019
- April 25, 2019
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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the agency he oversees is very interested in working with farmers to improve nutrient management. During a recent stop in Kentucky, Administrator Wheeler discussed Nutrient Loading and some of the initiatives that will be put in place during his administration to address the issue.
- Across Kentucky - April 29, 2019
- April 25, 2019
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Kentucky is preparing for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby with a full week of activities leading up to the greatest two minutes in sports. Churchill Downs Communications Director Darren Rogers talks about Champions Day, Thurby and the Kentucky Oaks.
- Market Closes - April 24, 2019
- April 24, 2019
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CBOT futures mostly closed lower as the spec funds keep selling the market with bearish technicals (charts) and fundamentals on their side. The U.S. Dollar hit a 2-year high. Cattle futures closed sharply lower today on long liquidation as futures broke below technical moving-average support.
- Comment Column: KFB Young Farmer Chair Tyler Ferguson talks about farming and a rural way of life
- April 23, 2019
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Having grown up working on my grandparent’s farm, I learned at an early age an appreciation of the farming way of life. I was taught the value agriculture holds for my family and the world around me.
- Market Closes - April 22, 2019
- April 22, 2019
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CBOT futures closed lower and near the day’s lows on fund selling and a lack of positive fundamentals. U.S. corn planting progress is 6 percent, compared to 5 percent a year ago, and the 5-year average of 12 percent. Cattle futures closed lower following Thursday’s negative Cattle on Feed Report.