Feldhaus visits with Billy Joe Fudge, the Executive Director of the Homeplace on Green River, which is serving as an outdoor classroom to preserve farm and rural heritage.  Fudge describes the attractions available and discusses program efforts with school systems to make sure third graders have an experience on the farm and out of doors. He says individuals are also welcome anytime, with more information available on line at: homeplacefarmky.org.

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From corn mazes to haunted houses, agri-tourism activities are kicking into high gear on farms across the state.  Feldhaus visits with Amelia Wilson, KDA’s Director of Agri-tourism in the Office of Marketing and Product Promotion.  She says there are now over 500 venues across the state, that feature some form of agri-tourism. Learn more at: kyfarmsarefun.com.

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Casey County is the home of the Herb Davis Tree Farm which is the site for an Oct 12 tree management field day hosted by UK.  Forester, Billy Thomas, describes the program and its features, the most important being, that fellow farmers can see a variety of best management practices already in place at the Davis farm.

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The extension agents for agriculture in Hopkins and Muhlenberg Counties have joined forces to produce a safety video on the proper extraction techniques, and equipment needed, to dislodge farm equipment when it’s mired in a ditch or the mud.  Hopkins County ag agent, Curtis Dame, has details and encourages all farmers to take a look and to be prepared for the worst.

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A report with Ronnie Day, Executive Director of the KCTCS Fire Commission which just recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the Ky Ag Department. Day says the two will work together to enhance various types of training, including ag related rescues for first responders across the state.

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CBOT futures closed mixed again today but the soy complex reversed yesterday’s strong move higher. Today’s profit-taking shouldn’t be surprising after a 50-cent rally in four trading days.  After Tuesday’s minor setback, cattle futures pushed higher again with the Live Cattle contracts trading to new highs for this September rally.

CBOT futures closed higher led by soybean oil and soybeans.  The soy complex was supported by the Malaysian palm oil market and strong nearby demand for soybeans as harvest is just starting – and harvest may be slowed by rain.  Cattle futures traded both sides of unchanged and closed lower.

KFB Candid Conversations presents a discussion about the University of Kentucky Grain & Forage Center of Excellence.