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Across Kentucky - August 9, 2021
August 9, 2021
Across Kentucky - August 9, 2021

KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says Vision 100 is identifying growth opportunities for Kentucky agriculture.

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Across Kentucky - August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Across Kentucky - August 6, 2021

KFB News Magazine Editor Tim Thornberry says the August issue will add a digital element.

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Market Closes - August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021
Market Closes - August 5, 2021

CBOT futures closed mixed with September Corn leading the way higher and soybean oil the downside leader. Cattle futures closed lower on a disappointing weekly beef export sales report and a quiet cash cattle market. Lean hog futures closed sharply lower beyond the August LH contract. 

Market Closes - August 4, 2021
August 4, 2021
Market Closes - August 4, 2021

CBOT futures closed mixed with soybeans and meal the upside winners today on corrective buying. Cattle futures closed higher led by the live cattle market based on stronger cash fed prices and boxed beef values. Except for the August LH, lean hog futures closed lower pressured by continuing weakness in the pork cutout. 

Across Kentucky - August 4, 2021
August 4, 2021
Across Kentucky - August 4, 2021

KFB's Matthew Ingram says Kentucky has some outstanding young ag leaders.

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Market Closes - August 3, 2021
August 3, 2021
Market Closes - August 3, 2021

CBOT futures closed lower to sharply lower, led by soybean meal and soybean futures. Cattle futures closed higher led by the nearby LC contract. Lean hog futures closed strongly higher and at the upper part of the range. 

Market Closes - August 2, 2021
August 2, 2021
Market Closes - August 2, 2021

CBOT futures closed mostly higher led by big gains in wheat and corn futures, as well as soybean meal to a lesser extent. Cattle futures closed higher by minimal amounts and near the bottom of the day’s trading range. Cattle futures closed higher by minimal amounts and near the bottom of the day’s trading range. 

Across Kentucky - August 2, 2021
August 2, 2021
Across Kentucky - August 2, 2021

KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the state Livestock Coalition has a tasty promotion for consumers.

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Across Kentucky - July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021
Across Kentucky - July 30, 2021

Hardin County FB Women's Chair Stephanie Mackey says teaching kids about agriculture is an important responsibility.

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Market Closes - July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
Market Closes - July 29, 2021

CBOT futures rallied strongly today, led by the wheat complex.  Cattle futures closed lower with feeders weighed down by rising corn futures. Lean hog futures closed modestly higher except for the October LH which saw follow-through selling after its limit-down move yesterday.