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Across Kentucky - May 16, 2018
May 10, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 16, 2018

There are a number of outstanding women in Agriculture in the state of Kentucky.  Host Alan Watts talks with Calloway County Farmer Sharon Furches about her involvement in the family farming operation, what she enjoys about it, some of the biggest challenges and the importance of her service on the Kentucky Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

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Across Kentucky - May 15, 2018
May 10, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 15, 2018

An Eastern Kentucky community is using broadband access at the library to provide Tele-Health services for veterans. Rural Broadband Association Director Shirley Bloomfield talks about broadband, the efforts in Kentucky, and the plan to expand to other communities across the country.

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Across Kentucky - May 14, 2018
May 10, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 14, 2018

May is Beef Month in Kentucky.  Host Alan Watts talks with Kentucky Beef Council Director of Consumer Affairs Kiah Twisselman about Beef Month, the recipes that will be available, the Beef Media Tour and how Kentucky beef farmers are helping to feed the hungry in the state.

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Market Closes - May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018
Market Closes - May 9, 2018

CBOT futures tried to move higher early but closed steady to lower except for soybean oil. Futures generally traded similar to Tuesday’s market, stabilizing after Monday’s sharp price drop. Cattle futures moved higher after the opening but spent the rest of the day working lower. Lean Hog futures closed mixed with weaker cash hog prices and a bounce in the pork cutout.

Boone County's Champion Elite Equestrian Drill Team
May 8, 2018
Boone County's Champion Elite Equestrian Drill Team

In a place known as the Horse Capital of the World, the 4-H organization has long enjoyed a special relationship with the equine population. Nowhere is that more evident than in Boone County, Kentucky, home of the 2017 State Champion 4-H Elite Equestrian Drill Team.

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Unveils New Sustainability Officers Program
May 8, 2018
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Unveils New Sustainability Officers Program

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance created the Sustainability Officers Council to provide food companies with access to the farmer and rancher perspective. It is critical for farmers and ranchers to have a voice in conversations with others in the supply chain about sustainability, food and agriculture.

UK Ag Biotech student to serve on Agriculture Future of America student advisory team
May 8, 2018
UK Ag Biotech student to serve on Agriculture Future of America student advisory team

From internships and work experiences to leadership and volunteer opportunities, Leon, a Nicholasville native, pursues experiences that set him apart from his peers and prepare him to pursue a career in agriculture and biotechnology

UK, local schools and agribusinesses team up to combat "brain drain"
May 4, 2018
UK, local schools and agribusinesses team up to combat "brain drain"

Faculty and staff in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have come up with a novel idea to stem brain drain from rural areas.

Farm Bureau: Brashears Excellent Choice for Under Secretary for Food Safety
May 4, 2018
Farm Bureau: Brashears Excellent Choice for Under Secretary for Food Safety

President Trump’s selection of Dr. Mindy Brashears as Under Secretary for Food Safety is welcome news to America’s farmers and ranchers. 

Clothing drive a success
May 3, 2018
Dress for Success Louisville Clothing Drive

In late March, KFB employees donated more than 100 bags and boxes to Dress for Success Louisville, a nonprofit with the mission of providing support, professional attire, and development tools for job-seeking women in our local community.