Kentucky Farm Bureau is partnering with the Kentucky 4-H Foundation to be an Emerald Sponsor of the 2019 4-H Emerald Gala in April.  4-H Foundation Executive Director Melissa Miller talks about the partnership, the Emerald Gala and how the organizations are both striving to develop exceptional leaders.

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Two Kentucky Farm Bureau leaders were recently recognized for their outstanding lifetime of service.  Distinguished Service awards were presented to Larry Jaggers and Betty Farris during the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting November 29 through December 1 in Louisville.

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The University of Kentucky Extension Service is exploring ways to better serve the equine industry across the state.  Equine specialist Dr. Robert Coleman says the University will gather feedback from extension agents and other stakeholders during two meetings planned this week in Eastern and Western Kentucky.

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CBOT futures closed steady in corn to mostly higher in the other contracts. Futures rallied early morning on ideas China was buying soybeans, but without confirmation, traders turned sellers.  Cattle futures closed higher and near the day’s highs. Lean Hog futures closed slightly higher as prices recovered from Tuesday’s sharp selloff.

I can’t tell you how pleased I am we have passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. As I have said before, this bill is the single most important piece of legislation connected to agriculture we have, and with its passage comes the certainty farm families need to move forward with their operations, in a very challenging ag economy.

CBOT futures closed mostly lower ahead of Tuesday’s USDA WASDE report. A strong dollar and sharply lower energy futures added to the pressure. Live Cattle closed mixed and Feeder Cattle ending higher. Live cattle were supported by firmer cash trade on Friday, trading around $119/cwt, and by higher boxed beef values last Friday and again today.

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) is proud to announce its Emerald Sponsorship for the 2019 4- H Emerald Gala. The Emerald Sponsorship is the top commitment available for the gala that showcases 4-H Emerald Award Winners as well as the 4-H program in Kentucky. Funding for the sponsorship is provided from both Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation and Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.

CBOT futures closed lower but mid to high range. On the positive side, the corn and soybean futures still have their chart UP GAPS open.  Cattle futures closed lower with Live Cattle settling mid-range.  Lean Hog futures also closed lower with the nearby December LH contract taking the biggest hit.