An overview in this “short session” of the 2017 Kentucky General Assembly with Ky Farm Bureau Public Affairs Director, Jeff Harper. He says leaders tell him the main focus will be economic development and job creation; Harper also speaks to minor changes with the House Ag Committee.

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A report with Kentucky’s state veterinarian, Dr. Robert Stout, with the Ky Dept of Agriculture on the new “veterinary feed directive,” which requires veterinary oversight of any antibiotics used in animal feeds.  Stout encourages farmers to check out the new directive and consult with their own veterinarians for details.

CBOT futures closed narrowly mixed with very little fundamental news to move the market.  Corn futures, both old and new-crop, have closed lower for 5 straight trading days.  Cattle futures closed higher with the nearby December LC contract leading the way as traders are optimistic cash prices will rise. 

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A feature report with a Kentucky Proud entrepreneur, who retired from state government and who, with a Christmas gift recipe for her special sauce, has turned that hobby into a thriving Kentucky Proud business.  Nancy Ward of Ward’s Kentucky Specialties provides details of her growing product line with items now available at Kroger stores and on line.

A feature report with Josh Lindau who coordinates applications at the Ky Ag Department for USDA specialty crop block grants.  While California receives many millions of dollars, last year Kentucky earned just over $200,000.  Lindau explains how Kentucky farmers exploring these crops, can help increase our share of those funds.

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From fighting the spread of resistant weeds to more effective use of chicken litter as a fertilizer source, the Ky Soybean Board works with UK researchers each year to help fund their work on methods and practices to improve efficiencies on the farm.  The board’s Davie Stephens of Hickman County is featured.