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Market Closes - November 3, 2016
November 3, 2016
Market Closes - November 3, 2016

CBOT futures closed mixed with price direction following the lead of this morning’s USDA weekly export inspections report. Corn and soybean export inspections came in above expectations, while the wheat export number was disappointing.  Cattle futures closed strongly lower but off the day’s lows.

KFB Candid Conversations: Agriculture's role in alleviating hunger in Kentucky
November 3, 2016
KFB Candid Conversations: Agriculture's role in alleviating hunger in Kentucky

A discussion about the topical issues facing the agricultural industry in a Q&A format with  Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles. Commissioner Quarles talks about the Hunger Task Force created earlier this year to help alleviate the issue of food insecurity in Kentucky.

Across Kentucky Promo November 7, 2016 - November 11, 2016
November 3, 2016
Across Kentucky Promo November 7, 2016 - November 11, 2016

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Across Kentucky - November 11, 2016
November 3, 2016
Across Kentucky - November 11, 2016

Matt and Amanda Gadjzik of Shelby County are one of the three finalists in the Outstanding Young Farm Family contest in the state.  Matt describes their operation made up of the typical range of Kentucky farm practices from row crops, to tobacco, to cattle. They’ve also added an orchard and roadside market to help even out farm income when the commodity prices fluctuate to the negative, as they are these days.

Across Kentucky - November 10, 2016
November 3, 2016
Across Kentucky - November 10, 2016

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.

Across Kentucky - November 9, 2016
November 3, 2016
Across Kentucky - November 9, 2016

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.

Across Kentucky - November 8, 2016
November 3, 2016
Across Kentucky - November 8, 2016

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. 

Across Kentucky - November 7, 2016
November 3, 2016
Across Kentucky - November 7, 2016

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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Market Closes - November 2, 2016
November 2, 2016
Market Closes - November 2, 2016

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.

Market Closes - November 1, 2016
November 1, 2016
Market Closes - November 1, 2016

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.