As we sit down at family tables across the Commonwealth for Thanksgiving this week, Kentucky Farm Bureau wants to take a moment to recognize the role farmers play in providing food for every one of those tables, in both our rural and urban communities.

CBOT futures closed mixed with corn and soybean futures closing near the day’s highs on a late rally. Corn was able to add to those gains, while soybean futures closed steady after trading much lower during the morning.  Cattle futures closed sharply lower due to Friday’s bearish Cattle on Feed Report and confirmation that the spec funds still hold a huge long position.  Lean Hog futures closed strongly higher, pushing above Friday’s highs.

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,204,414 in 21 agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 32nd annual price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.12, a 75-cent decrease from last year’s average of $49.87.

CBOT futures closed mostly lower but MGEX spring wheat gained a nickel. Corn and soybeans closed near the day’s lows as the market lacks any fundamentals to encourage buying.  Cattle futures closed lower as the fed cattle market has traded in the $119-120 area, down $3-5 from last week.

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A report with Warren Beeler, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Ag Policy on the latest round of funding decisions that agency has made with tobacco settlement funding.  Two of the latest grant announcements were for sizeable investments in the ongoing work of the Kentucky Proud program and for the KCARD, the Kentucky Center for Ag and Rural Development.

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A special feature report on this Thanksgiving Day for household chefs who may be facing “turkey trauma” as they attempt to prepare the big meal.  Mary Alice Coffee will be one of the Butterball Turkey Talkline specialists on duty today, offering a calming voice and plenty of advice to help nervous cooks have a successful day in the kitchen. 

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