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Kentucky Winter Weather Proving to be a Roller Coaster Ride, So Far
February 14, 2019
Kentucky Winter Weather Proving to be a Roller Coaster Ride, So Far

Mark Twain once said, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a minute, it’ll change.” Since he first spoke those words, many other regions and states across the country have adopted that saying, including Kentucky, where it seems to be truer during this winter season than ever before.  

Down the Backroads
February 14, 2019
Down the Backroads

For some reason the changing of the seasons has always fascinated me. Watching the colors of the earth change from summer to fall to winter and on to spring, is such an amazing gift the good Lord has given us.

KFB Candid Conversation with Congressman James Comer
February 14, 2019
KFB Candid Conversation with Congressman James Comer

In this column, Congressman James Comer talks about the Farm Bill, which includes legislation to bring back industrial hemp as a production crop and advocating for agriculture at the Congressional level. 

Across Kentucky Promo - February 18, 2019 - February 22, 2019
February 14, 2019
Across Kentucky Promo - February 18, 2019 - February 22, 2019

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Across Kentucky - February 22, 2019
February 14, 2019
Across Kentucky - February 22, 2019

Kentucky FFA Advisor Matt Chaliff says FFA is touching many lives in the state, but has also left a lasting mark on many leaders.  Chaliff discusses FFA Week activities, the role former members play in their communities and across the state, and the impact of FFA Advisers.

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Across Kentucky - February 21, 2019
February 14, 2019
Across Kentucky - February 21, 2019

Menifee County FFA members will collect food for the community animal shelter and host an impromptu speaking contest, among other activities during the National FFA Week.  First year FFA Adviser James Kash talks about the chapter, the events they are doing and shares some information about the importance of the agriculture program.

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Across Kentucky - February 20, 2019
February 14, 2019
Across Kentucky - February 20, 2019

Each FFA chapter in Kentucky celebrates National FFA Week in a different way.  LaRue County FFA Adviser Misty Bivens says their chapter will help prepare food for the local backpack program and celebrate another great year as an FFA chapter.

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Across Kentucky - February 19, 2019
February 14, 2019
Across Kentucky - February 19, 2019

FFA members in Kentucky and across the nation will take time out this week to celebrate National FFA Week.  Kentucky FFA President Joy Pidgorodetska talks about National FFA Week activities in Kentucky, what she and her fellow state officers are doing and how the week will wind up with a special event in Spencer County.  

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Across Kentucky - February 18, 2019
February 14, 2019
Across Kentucky - February 18, 2019

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall recently made a stop in Kentucky to speak in Owensboro and visit some Kentucky farms.  President Duvall talks about the importance of visiting with farmers in Kentucky and across the country, and how that is part of the grassroots nature of Farm Bureau.

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Market Closes - February 13, 2019
February 13, 2019
Market Closes - February 13, 2019

CBOT futures closed narrowly mixed on little new fundamentals. Traders continue watch the US/China trade negotiations for direction. LC and FC futures closed lower and near the day’s lows; this is the second straight day of lower markets after LC set short-term highs on Monday. Lean Hog futures closed mixed with cash hog and pork values declining.