Except for soybean oil and old-crop soybeans, CBOT futures closed lower with huge losses in KC and Chicago wheat. Cattle futures closed markedly lower led by the live cattle market. Lean hog futures closed moderately lower, weighed by the February LH’s premium to the cash market and export concerns. 

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has created a resource page on its website for those affected by this weekend’s disastrous weather events, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles announced today.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Biden Build Back Better plan has an uncertain future on Capitol Hill.

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Grain and soy complex futures closed mixed with beans leading the way to the downside. Cattle futures closed higher with feeder futures leading the way. Lean hog futures closed lower despite a huge surge in the pork cutout in the morning. 
Farmers are encouraged to apply for new agricultural sales tax exemption number. 

AFBF President Zippy Duvall says members are working now to develop their national grassroots policy.

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As we gather together to be with friends and family during this holiday season, our Farm Bureau family is doing the same.

When I was elected as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Second Vice President three years ago, I did not view it just as becoming the first woman to serve in that capacity. I viewed it as an incredible opportunity to further my involvement in an organization I had been a part of for many years.

It isn’t unusual to find farmland and urban development juxtaposed in cities and communities across the state. In nearly every situation, the farms were in place long before their neighboring urban areas began popping up.