Agriculture
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Agriculture
Constitutional officers ask Supreme Court to reconsider Fair Board, Executive Branch Ethics cases
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Attorney General Russell Coleman, Auditor Allison Ball, Treasurer Mark Metcalf, and Secretary of State Michael Adams jointly asked the Kentucky Supreme Court to rehear their arguments in the Kentucky State Fair […]
Agriculture
Food insecurity affecting many Kentuckians statewide
(WKYT) – Around one in five Kentuckians were food insecure between 2022 and 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. KY Policy says the data came from the United States Department of Agriculture. Those findings […]
Agriculture
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.7 million for projects across the Commonwealth
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,740,515 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “Diversification is at the heart of today’s agriculture success,” Commissioner of Agriculture and Board […]
Agriculture
Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $1.4 million in loans
The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved eight agricultural loans totaling $1,483,476 for projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP) Seven Beginning Farmer loans totaling up to […]
Agriculture
Kentucky Proud® invites buyers, sellers to ‘Retail Ready’ Vendor Expo in Shelbyville
Kentucky Proud®, the official marketing program of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, is seeking vendors and wholesaler buyers for its second “Kentucky Proud Vendor Expo” on Friday, Sept. 18. The event, 1-4 p.m. at the Shelbyville […]
Agriculture
Weekend Rain Totals
Wayne County picked up a healthy dose of rain over the weekend, according to Kentucky Mesonet data. Friday brought 0.78 inches of rainfall, followed by a wetter Saturday with 1.19 inches. Sunday saw only a […]
Agriculture
Lexington planning commission proposes ban on large-scale solar in agricultural zones
(WKYT) – The Lexington Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to revise a zoning ordinance text amendment recommended by the Urban County Council that would have allowed large-scale solar projects on agricultural land. The revised recommendation […]
Agriculture
Weather swings might cause a hay shortage by winter
(WKYT) – After this spring’s dry conditions and heavy rainfall to start the summer, hay production has been impacted for many farms. University of Kentucky Extension Horse Specialist Dr. Bob Coleman is advising horse owners […]
Agriculture
Ag Commissioner delivers flowers in honor of Kentucky-Grown Cut Flower Month
A bit of sunshine in the form of some fresh cut Kentucky-grown flowers were handed out to students and staff at Stewart Home and School in Frankfort Monday to celebrate July as Cut Flower Month […]
Agriculture
Avian Flu continues spreading statewide, concerns officials at nature center
(WKYT) – The Lake Cumberland Wildlife Refuge Home of Liberty Nature Center remains closed for public tours and events as the Avian Flu spreads. Park officials say the disease can be transferred to humans, but […]
Agriculture
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves nearly $3.7 million for projects across the Commonwealth
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $3,694,091.50 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board is committed to supporting a wide variety […]