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Market Closes - March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018
Market Closes - March 13, 2018

CBOT futures closed mixed with good trading ranges. Corn traded to new highs for 2018 but closed well off the highs in old-crop. Soybean futures were supported by strong fund buying as prices recovered for a second day following Friday’s big selloff.  Cattle futures closed mostly lower, but the nearby April Live Cattle contract ended up slightly.

Market Closes - March 12, 2018
March 12, 2018
Market Closes - March 12, 2018

With a late rally in corn and wheat futures, The CBOT closed mostly steady to higher.  Cattle futures closed lower today, taking prices back near Thursday’s closing prices.  Lean Hog futures closed moderately lower as the trend remains down.

KFB Members take Agriculture Issues to the Capitol on the 2018 Congressional Tour
March 12, 2018
KFB Members take Agriculture Issues to the Capitol on the 2018 Congressional Tour

More than 350 Kentucky Farm Bureau members made their way to Washington, D.C. to continue a long-standing KFB tradition of advocacy at the federal level, as they participated in this year’s Congressional Tour.

Down the Backroads: A Sense of Dignity Greater than Hunger Itself
March 12, 2018
Down the Backroads: A Sense of Dignity Greater than Hunger Itself

In knowing the great efforts being made today in this state to combat hunger issues, I hope as individuals we always provide for those who need food and that one day it will no longer be a problem here or anywhere.

Collegiate Farm Bureau: Universities Provide Students with Ag Leadership Opportunities
March 12, 2018
Collegiate Farm Bureau: Universities Provide Students with Ag Leadership Opportunities

In its ongoing efforts to help young people become involved in the agriculture industry as well as to share with them more about Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) as an organization, a program was created specifically for college students to assist in achieving these goals.

Nominations open for Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program
March 12, 2018
Nominations open for Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program

From the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

 

March 9, 2018 Legislative Report No. 11 - 2018 Kentucky General Assembly
March 9, 2018
March 9, 2018 Legislative Report No. 11 - 2018 Kentucky General Assembly
2018 Kentucky Farm Bureau Women's Conference
March 9, 2018
2018 Kentucky Farm Bureau Women's Conference
Kentucky Farm Bureau Members Visit Frankfort, Advocate on Behalf of Agriculture
March 8, 2018
Kentucky Farm Bureau Members Visit Frankfort, Advocate on Behalf of Agriculture

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) members made their way to Frankfort this week to meet with their state legislators during the annual KFB Legislative Drive-In/Food Check-Out Day.

Across Kentucky Promo March 12, 2018 - March 16, 2018
March 8, 2018
Across Kentucky Promo March 12, 2018 -  March 16, 2018

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