Kentucky's Terry Gilbert received the Founders Award at the 2022 AFBF National Meeting in Atlanta.

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CBOT futures closed widely mixed with soybeans and soybean oil leading the way higher. Cattle futures mostly closed slightly lower with small gains in the far deferred contracts. Lean hog futures soared higher, capping a 4-day rally to contract highs in the April and beyond contracts. 

CBOT futures closed sharply higher and near the day’s highs on a variety of friendly factors. Cattle futures were higher with Live Cattle leading the way. LC were supported by the uptrend in boxed beef values and the general rise in most commodity prices. Lean hog futures closed strongly higher with spring and summer contracts leading the way with May’22 and beyond LH contracts making new contract highs.

AFBF President Zippy Duvall says infrastructure spending could help bolster rural population growth.

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The American Farm Bureau Federation will host the 2022 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 25-28, at the Omni Louisville Hotel.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Received the Pinnacle Award at the 2022 AFBF National Meeting.

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KFB President Mark Haney says conservation and climate policy will play a role in a new farm bill. 

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