The season for the heightened likelihood of auto/deer collisions on Kentucky highways runs generally every October through December.  Feldhaus visits with Ky Fish and Wildlife Resources deer biologist, Kyle Sams, who says this second week of November is the actual peak of that season. He offers a few tips for avoiding deer strikes on the roadways.

The Ky Ag Department’s “Farm to School” program continues to grow in the number of school systems participating and the amount of fresh, locally grown and/or processed foods purchased by school systems is also rising.  KDA’s Tina Garland comments on the effort to encourage more nutritious food choices in schools.

The UK forestry department has just completed a 10-year examination of “best management practices” for timber harvesting to make sure the industry is doing all it can to protect water resources across the state.  UK forester, Jeff Stringer, says the study indicated most current practices were very adequate and only a few instances of “fine tuning” were required. 

Tomorrow is election day, and the leader of the state’s largest farm group is encouraging the rural sector to put a trip to the polling place at the top of its “to do” list for farm chores on Tuesday.  Farm Bureau president, Mark Haney of Pulaski County, says the farm vote can make a difference at the polls.   

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CBOT futures closed mixed with soybeans and meal leading the way on the downside, adding to Tuesday’s sharp losses. The November Soybean contract closed below the 200-day moving average, but January Soybean closed just above the 200-day.  Cattle futures closed mostly higher with the best gains coming in deferred contracts. Prices were supported by very strong boxed beef values and expectations for steady to higher cash cattle markets.

Corn and soybean futures closed sharply lower and near the day’s lows on heavy fund selling amid profit-taking. The selling started in the soybean market and quickly overcame the corn market.  Cattle futures soared higher today during the first hour of trading, sold off midday and then rallied into the closing bell to settle near the day’s highs.

Corn and soybeans closed near steady while wheat posted strong gains on short-covering to end the month.  Cattle futures closed mostly lower, led by the nearby Live Cattle contracts.  Lean Hog futures closed higher with the nearby December LH contract up sharply. 

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