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Across Kentucky - May 3, 3017
April 27, 2017
Across Kentucky - May 3, 3017

Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual regional teacher workshops are coming up in seven locations across the state this June.  The organization’s Scott Christmas says the presentation provides free, professional development credits for teachers. Speaking to the events popularity he says they’re expecting some 400 educators to take advantage.

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Across Kentucky - May 2, 2017
April 27, 2017
Across Kentucky - May 2, 2017

A follow-up report on the Ky Ag Departments “buy local” program, stepping up reward efforts for food service retailers to buy Kentucky-grown products, and for wholesale distributors who help make those contacts.  KDA’s Tim Hughes is featured, talking about the new upgrade in this Kentucky Proud effort.  

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Across Kentucky - May 1, 2017
April 27, 2017
Across Kentucky - May 1, 2017

The unusually warm winter we’ve experience followed by some freezing temps this spring have had a variety of impact; one of them is that we’re experiencing a bumper crop of ticks.  Feldhaus visits with UK entomologist Lee Townsend on methods for us to avoid contact with them and suggestions for getting rid of them if you do.

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Market Closes - April 26, 2017
April 26, 2017
Market Closes - April 26, 2017

CBOT futures closed mostly lower to steady. Corn and soybean futures were pressured late morning by updated weather forecasts that lessened traders concern about planting delays.  Cattle futures soared today on a stronger cash market at the Fed Cattle Exchange supporting ideas that general trade will be up nicely from last week.

Market Closes - April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
Market Closes - April 25, 2017

Corn and wheat futures closed sharply higher on fund short-covering. Support came from concern that wet soils will delay corn planting and maybe some spring wheat seeding.  Cattle futures closed higher which mostly erased Monday’s losses. Support came from Monday’s friendly Cold Storage report, futures’ discount to cash price and firmer boxed beef values.

Statement from KFB President Mark Haney on Confirmation of USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue
April 25, 2017
Statement from KFB President Mark Haney: Confirmation of  USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney comments on the confirmation of the new USDA Secretary, Sonny Perdue.

Market Closes - April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017
Market Closes - April 24, 2017

CBOT futures closed very mixed with soybean meal the big winner; meal’s gains offset weaker soybean oil to lift soybean futures one percent.  Cattle futures closed strongly lower but well off the day’s lows. Futures were pressured by Friday’s Cattle on Feed Report that reported March Placements higher than expected.

Earth Day Statement from Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney
April 22, 2017
Earth Day Statement from Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney discusses Earth Day and how it applies to Kentucky agriculture today.

Understanding the Farm Bill And why it's important to everyone
April 20, 2017
Understanding the Farm Bill And why it's important to everyone

“This research affects what the consumer pays for food. It also affects whether their food is safe and people want to know their food is safe for their children,” Dean Nancy Cox of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment said. “Research also helps to preserve wildlife, the environment and recreational uses of our lands.”

Across Kentucky Promo April 24, 2017 - April 28, 2017
April 20, 2017
Across Kentucky Promo April 24, 2017 - April 28, 2017

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