Feldhaus visits with UK forage specialist, Ray Smith, about successful testing and development of a tall fescue variety that grows well in this region’s soil and climate conditions, and which avoids a negative impact that some other tall fescue varieties have, negatively impacting weight gain in cattle.  The new variety was perfected at UK and bears the name of Gary Lacefield, long-time UK forage specialist, now retired. 

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An official with the Ky Division of Fish and Wildlife discusses a fairly popular cost share program they have available for farmers he can plant some special crops and allow public access to a few of their acres for dove hunting next fall.  He says successful applicants can earn up to $10,000 for participation.  

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A feature report on an Owen County farmer, David Chappell, who’s added vegetable production and a roadside market venue to his beef, tobacco, and hay production. Chappell explains that so far, his new venture fits quite well in his operation. Chappell will be attending Farm Bureau’s Roadside Educational meeting March 16 in Bowling Green.

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Feldhaus features Ky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles discussing some legislative goals he has for this session of the Ky General Assembly.  He’s working with lawmakers to increase a tax credit that will help farmers make more crop donations to feeding agencies. There’s also a measure planned to protect grocery chains that make food contributions to help the hungry.

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County farm bureaus across the country are this week celebrating National Food Checkout Week in a variety of ways.  By this last full week of February, American citizens have earned enough disposable income to purchase their entire year’s food needs.  Feldhaus reports on a unique way that Monroe County is sharing their celebration with local citizens.

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In Kentucky, animal agriculture represents well over half of the ag economy when taking into account all livestock sectors.

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