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- Market Closes - March 13, 2019
- March 13, 2019
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CBOT futures closed mixed as the market generally failed to see follow-through from Tuesday’s strong rally. Cattle futures closed narrowly mixed. Beyond the nearby April LH 17-cent drop, LH futures posted gains with last-half 2019 contracts showing big advances. Traders will closely study tomorrow morning’s Weekly Export Sales report for signs of Chinese purchases.
- Market Closes - March 12, 2019
- March 12, 2019
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Traders wasted no time today rallying the grain and oilseed markets with Chicago and KC Wheat leading the way higher. Cattle futures closed lower with the nearby April LC contract down sharply. Futures were pushed down by long liquidation by the spec funds who are holding a huge long position. Lean Hog futures closed higher, but by much less than seen the previous two trading days.
- Commissioner Quarles Congratulates 2019 KHSAA-KDA Ag Athletes of the Year
- March 12, 2019
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Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles applauded six Kentucky high school student-athletes involved in agriculture for being named the 2019 Kentucky High School Athletic Association-Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) Ag Athletes of the Year.
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Hosts Women's Leadership Conference
- March 12, 2019
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More than 250 Kentucky women in agriculture gathered in Lexington this past weekend for the Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Women’s Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington.
- Market Closes - March 11, 2019
- March 11, 2019
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CBOT futures closed lower and near the day’s lows, with corn and wheat futures setting new contract lows. Cattle futures closed lower as traders booked profits after Friday’s strong close. Lean Hog futures soared today, adding to Friday’s strong gains. Hog futures were supported by rising hog and pork cutouts.
- Angus Lead the Way in 33rd Annual Winter Beef Showcase
- March 8, 2019
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The Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo recorded total sales of $896,402 in its 33rd running March 1-3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
- The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 14, 2019.
- March 8, 2019
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The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 14, 2019. This will mark the 46th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2019 is "Agriculture: Food for Life."
- Across Kentucky - March 15, 2019
- March 7, 2019
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The University of Kentucky is hosting a number of Kentucky Agriculture Training Schools this year at the Research and Education Center in Princeton. KATS Coordinator Lori Rogers talks about the schools, the topics being covered, the training participants receive and how to sign up.