Corn, soybean and soybean meal futures closed strongly higher; wheat markets were mixed. Support for corn and soy futures came from strong export data which encouraged heavy fund buying especially in corn where short-covering magnified buying.

Kirby Green of Daviess County won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual’s skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues.

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) President Mark Haney addressed the organization’s 97th annual meeting Friday with positive news about another year of continued growth for KFB, a review of advocacy efforts made in the past year and a look into the year to come.

In both the Christmas story of the baby Jesus and the story of agriculture today, there have been changes made along the way but the core of the message continues to ring true. Have you shared your story about agriculture?

Ryan and Miranda Chaplin of Bourbon County won top honors in Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Excellence in Agriculture Awards program during the organization’s 97th annual meeting in Louisville this week.

Randa Morris of Garrard County and Jacob Patterson of Pulaski County were awarded top honors in the 2016 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest. Both winners were recognized during the December 1 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 97th annual meeting, held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville.

Mike Bach of Bath County  was honored as the 2016 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) “Farmer of the Year” during the organization’s 97th annual meeting in Louisville.

CBOT futures closed lower with sharp losses in corn and wheat futures. The large funds were reported to be big sellers, especially in corn. The sharp drop in crude oil futures which occurred overnight pressured CBOT prices.  Live Cattle futures closed moderately lower in follow-through selling from Monday’s lower market. Losses were limited by a stronger boxed beef market.