The American Farm Bureau Convention had the first Presidential visit in 25 years.  Hear what President Donald Trump told Farm Bureau delegates and members during the 99^th annual convention at Opryland Hotel.

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Kentucky farmers produced record corn and soybean crops in 2017 with tobacco significantly better than 2016.  Dave Knopf with the National Ag Statistics Services breaks down the numbers for us.

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The CBOT closed mixed again today but corn was the upside leader followed by KC/Chicago wheat futures.  Soybean and soybean meal futures dropped sharply after the markets opened at 830 am CT, but climbed back to close steady.  Cattle futures closed sharply higher as traders develop a more-friendly attitude.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation will award 95 college scholarships ranging from $400 to $4,000 to high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree.

CBOT futures closed mixed with soybean meal leading the way higher. Soybeans and meal gapped higher Sunday evening at the open in follow-through buying after futures posted bullish key reversals on Friday.   Lean Hog futures closed strongly higher.  

More than 500 Kentucky Farm Bureau members made their way to Nashville for the 99^th Annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention and Trade Show to hear from national agriculture leaders and have a voice in national farm policy, as well as support state competition winners and gain the opportunity to hear from a sitting Commander in Chief.

Roads are an essential part of Kentucky's economy; without them, commerce grinds to a halt. That's why Kentucky Farm Bureau works alongside a variety of organizations to protect and address issues relating to our infrastructure.