A feature report following up with UK Plant Pathologist, Dr. Paul Vincelli, who is helping head up UK’s Biotechnology Strategic Initiative, which is designed to provide information about GMO technology that’s centered on science based information.  He discusses a new publication now available through local extension offices that can give the average citizen some insight into this area.

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Roadside market operator, Kenny Imel in Greenup County, says the bedding plant season is getting into full swing. He discusses some of the business aspects of this type of “roadside marketing,” and talks a little about the consumer’s demand for “instant wow.” He says you can go on-line for market locations at: kyfb.com/roadside, or check with your local extension office.

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In part two of the series on Lexington’s Bluegrass Stockyard’s rebirth, company COO, Jim Akers, discusses the economic impact of this national leader in livestock sales. He also talks about involving local environmental leaders in their developmental plans for the new facility. Their zoning has been approved and construction is set to begin this summer.

The rally in CBOT futures rolled on today with strong price moves in nearly every commodity, but especially in corn, wheat, soybean meal and soybean futures; these four closed at or near the day’s highs.  Cattle and hog futures dropped sharply. 

Feldhaus visits with Jim Akers, COO, of Lexington’s Bluegrass Stockyards which is beginning its ‘rebuild’ efforts after a total fire loss of its long-time facility in downtown Lexington. Akers talks about their environmental track record at their previous facility and some basic operational procedures that made that an exemplary performance.   

Kentucky beef cattle producers have reason to be proud. 

There is no doubt Kentucky agriculture has a long history in producing the best tobacco in the world and growers have done so for generations.

Even as markets have changed, there are still farm families that depend on it to be the main source of income for their operations.

A University of Kentucky agronomist is the new director of UK’s Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability. David Williams assumed the leadership position April 1.