Most CBOT futures closed sharply higher as futures continued to recover from the heavy losses seen early Wednesday.  The rally followed the pattern in the US equity markets, as buyers rushed back into the market as their worries over a trade war with China eased.  Cattle futures closed higher for the second straight day as buying followed through on yesterday’s bullish key reversals.

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Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Janeen Hampton says helping youth is one of the focuses of her term in office.  The Lieutenant Governor recently spoke with host Alan Watts about her mission and the message she shares with youth across the state.

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With the arrival Spring, comes the opening of Roadside Farm Markets in Kentucky.  Farm Bureau Roadside Farm Market Director Fran McCall previews the farm market season with host Alan Watts and lets people know how to find a market in their community.

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There are a number of outstanding women in agriculture in Kentucky.  Recently we met Alana Baker.  This week we have a conversation with her mother Mary Beth Baker about her role on the farm and why she enjoys farm life.

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Farmers are continuing to keep an on eye trade negotiations and how the outcome will affect their farming operation.  Graves County Farmer Jed Clark talks with host Alan Watts about NAFTA and TPP, how the negotiations are affecting farmers and the potential effect on communities across the state.

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The Rotary Club in Cadiz is giving one person the chance to blow up the eighty year-old bridge that crosses Lake Barkley.  After securing permission to let someone punch the button, the club began soliciting bids for the demolition of the Lawrence Memorial Bridge on Wednesday, April 11^th.

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Today, the American Farm Bureau Federation joined a collaborative effort to reduce food waste and loss. The “No Taste for Waste” campaign features an interactive website, special edition “bookazine” and social media resources for consumers interested in reducing household food waste, and for farmers and ranchers who are taking steps to fight food loss in their fields.