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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 23, 2024) —  Gather the family and fish for free in Kentucky the first weekend in June. Free fishing weekend is June 1-2. It’s an annual celebration that …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the  Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. USDA will accept …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct the Soybean Request for Referendum May 6 through May 31, 2024, in county Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices. The Soybean Promotion, Research …
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2024) – Amanda Skidmore, of Oldham County, will join the Kentucky Department of Agriculture May 1 as the new State Apiarist, Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced. …
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Forage Doctor

Harvesting cool season annuals for quality

We are at the time of year where forage growth goes from zero to flat out seemingly overnight. Small grains especially reach the boot and heading stage very quickly. We rely on cool season annuals to …

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Our Columnists
 GOP House hardliners again threaten Farm Bill
Even when Speaker of the House Mike Johnson finds enough baling wire to lash together the votes needed to pass the split, almost six-months late 2023 federal budget, it’s little more than a …
I’ve been everywhere, Man
I am not a guy who knows a great deal about music, but as meeting season closes out, I can’t help but hear Johnny Cash singing in my head. You see, in 1996, the Man in Black released a song …
Calling all former FFA members and FFA supporters
FFA chapters and agriculture teachers all across Kentucky need your help.  If you are not currently active in helping a local FFA chapter or high school/middle school agriculture education (ag …
Rogers family inducted into the Kentucky 4-H Hall of fame
Kentucky 4-H consist of agents, volunteers, alumni and supporters who choose each day to assist youth in finding their spark and helping them thrive; these individuals play a vital role in the life …
The future looks brighter
Dairy farming in the summer of 2023 has been extremely challenging.   The huge milk price drop of over 30 percent coupled with high feed prices has put a strain on all dairymen.   Dairy …

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