Construction is progressing on schedule for the University of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence in Princeton.  Director Dr. Chad Lee discusses the progress of the construction, how the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is already expanding its programs at the Research and Education Center in Princeton and provides other updates.

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A Kentucky native has been entertaining audiences at rodeos across the country for twenty-three years.  Professional Rodeo Clown Mighty Mike Wentworth discusses his career, how he got started at a rodeo in Brandenburg, Kentucky, the awards he has won and the ultimate sign of a job well-done.

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Class XII of the Kentucky Agriculture Leadership Program will begin their two-year journey across the state and abroad later this year.  Program Coordinator Dr. Will Snell talks about the members of the class, their backgrounds and what they will learn during the program.

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A cooking team from Harlan County took top honors during the Kentucky Junior Chef Competition at the Kentucky State Fair.  Kentucky Department of Agriculture Farm to School Program Coordinator Tina Garland talks about the competition, the winning teams, what they won and the ultimate goal of the competition.

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More than sixty youth livestock exhibitors were recognized for their hard work on August 23rd during the first Kentucky State Fair Championship Drive.  North American International Livestock Exposition Assistant Manager Catherine Riley talks about the Championship Drive, some of the winners and how exhibitors showing the top steers, market hogs, sheep and goats were recognized.

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CBOT futures closed mixed with wheat finishing sharply lower, but well off the day’s lows.  Live Cattle futures closed modestly higher on renewed optimism for the cash market amid ideas beef consumption was strong over Labor Day weekend. Lean Hog futures closed higher with support from a stronger pork market and optimism for cash hog prices.

Recruitment for Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) next group of participants in the two-year, Leadership Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD) program is now underway. Up to 16 individuals will be selected for this intensive learning experience to equip the next generation of agricultural leaders with the tools to manage tomorrow’s challenges.

CBOT futures closed steady to lower with the settlements near the day’s lows. Corn and soybean futures are holding just above contract lows as harvest of a huge crop is getting started. Cattle futures closed higher on little market news. Lean Hog futures closed lower with a sharp drop in the October LH, despite stronger pork values.