The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently said thank you to retiring Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Roy Burris.  Among those honoring him were College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Dean Dr. Nancy Cox, fellow Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Les Anderson and Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Dave Maples.

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Kentucky could be in store for a milder than normal winter, if the prediction from the Old Farmer's Almanac is true.  Tim Clark talks with host Alan Watts about the Old Farmer's Almanac, what the weather is looking like for 2019, the connection many people have to the Almanac and other types of advice you get from the little yellow book.

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The deadline to register to vote in the 2018 General Election Tuesday, November 9, is quickly approaching.  Secretary of State Alison Grimes talks about online voter registration, the variety of races on the ballot across the state and how one vote can make a difference.

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Researchers from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are continuing to study the best way for farmers to break through a hard layer of soil that is called the Fragipan.  Professor Emeritus Dr. Lloyd Murdock says some of the findings of a six-year study will be presented during a Fragipan Field Day Wednesday, October 3rd, at the Research and Education Center in Princeton. 

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By Tim Thornberry, Editor Kentucky Farm Bureau News

During a recent visit to West Kentucky, I decided to make the return trip an adventure and stay off the Interstate/Parkway for as long as possible. Nothing wrong with our wonderful Interstate system, but I do enjoy the scenery that can only be found on the less beaten paths.

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Recruitment is underway for the next two classes of the Institute for Future Agriculture leaders that is hosted by the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, the University of Kentucky and Murray State University.  Farm Bureau Director of Young Farmer Programs Jackson Tolle talks about how to apply, who can apply and some of the lessons learned from the IFAL program.

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Technology companies are continuing to expand broadband, internet and cellphone service across the state of Kentucky.  AT&T Kentucky President Hood Harris talks with host Alan Watts about the expansion of broadband, some of the benefits of the expansion and how many people are already experiencing the benefits.

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