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Across Kentucky February 21, 2018
February 15, 2018
Across Kentucky February 21, 2018

Residents of fifty-one rural Kentucky Counties from one of the state to the other will soon be able upgrade their internet and broadband service.  AT&T Kentucky President Hood Harris talks with Alan Watts about the broadband expansion, why it is possible and an expanded cell phone network that will help better connect first response agencies from Kentucky and neighboring states.

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Across Kentucky February 20, 2018
February 15, 2018
Across Kentucky February 20, 2018

More than 14,000 Kentucky FFA members will celebrate National FFA Week February 19th through the 25th.  State FFA President Martin Williams and Alan Watts discuss the size and scope of the state organization, what FFA involves this day and time and what Williams has gained from fellow FFA members during his time as President. 

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Across Kentucky February 19, 2018
February 15, 2018
Across Kentucky February 19, 2018

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Foundation will award more than ninety scholarships this year that are made possible by county farm bureaus across the state.  Farm Bureau Communications Director Todd Bright and host Alan Watts discuss the scholarships, how to apply and when application must be submitted. 

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IFAL Participants
February 14, 2018
IFAL Participants

2016 IFAL participants  Kalie Winkler, Callie Anderson, Summer Shearer, Cheyeene Shearer pictured with Women's Committee Chair Rose Ann House

Annual Meeting
February 14, 2018
Annual Meeting

2016 Madison County Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting.

Terry Napier
February 14, 2018
Terry Napier

Terry Napier, 2016 Star Agribusiness gave mowing safety education.

February 9, 2018 Legislative Report No. 7 - 2018 Kentucky General Assembly
February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018 Legislative Report No. 7 - 2018 Kentucky General Assembly
Market Closes - February 8, 2018
February 8, 2018
Market Closes - February 8, 2018

CBOT futures closed mixed with wheat and soybean futures trading roles from yesterday. Corn, wheat and soybeans traded wide ranges in both directions following the 11 am CT release of the WASDE report.  Cattle rallied strongly mid-morning but turned south when the US equity markets accelerated to the downside.  Lean Hog futures closed narrowly mixed.

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

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Across Kentucky February 16, 2018
February 8, 2018
Across Kentucky February 16, 2018

A special celebration is planned Saturday night, February 17th, during the 50th annual National Farm Machinery Show Championship Tractor Pull.  Pull Chairman Tom Whit and host Alan Watts talk about the history of the show, some special guests who will be recognized, a well-known entertainer that will sing the National Anthem and uncover the history of the dirt track in Freedom Hall.

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