Agriculture

October 19, 2026

Local Headlines

[ October 19, 2026 ] Four Arrested in Monticello Warehouse Theft Investigation Local News
[ October 19, 2026 ] Family, friends speak out amid Wayne County inmate death investigation Local News
[ October 19, 2026 ] Boil Water Advisory Lifted Local News
[ October 19, 2026 ] Wayne County Picks up a District Road Win Local News
[ October 19, 2026 ] Wayne County Boys Basketball Boosters to host a Haunted House Local News

Start Planning Next Year’s Garden Now

October 19, 2026 Eric Criswell

Thinking about growing a garden next spring? Start planning now!Join us for a fun and informative Gardening Workshop where we’ll explore how to prepare your garden during the winter months for a successful spring planting […]

Global conflict drives up fertilizer prices for Kentucky growers

October 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky farmers are reporting that high fertilizer prices are adding to financial pressure already caused by diesel costs. A University of Kentucky professor says conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has driven […]

Monticello Among First Kentucky Proud Certified Cities in Statewide Agriculture Initiative

October 9, 2026 Eric Criswell

Monticello has earned a place in Kentucky history as one of the first six communities selected for the inaugural Kentucky Proud Certified Cities program, a new initiative designed to strengthen the connection between local governments, […]

Agriculture

Ag Commissioner Shell Calls for Temporary Dyed Diesel Relief During Kentucky Harvest Season

October 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is calling for loosened restrictions on dyed diesel to help Kentucky farmers offset record fuel costs during the remainder of the fall harvest season. “Record diesel prices are cutting deep into […]

Kentucky Proud® CSA Week highlights popular direct from the farm purchasing

September 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

– Kentucky Proud, the official agricultural marketing brand of the state, is inviting Kentuckians to bring fresh fall farm products straight from the field to their table as the state celebrates Kentucky Proud Fall Community Supported […]

Cost Share Applications are being Accepted

September 29, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Extension Office is handling out and taking applications for the adult and youth Cost Share Programs until Friday, October 16th. This Thursday, October 1st at 6 pm, there will be a meeting […]

Application Period Now Open for CAIP/ Cost Share Program

September 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

The CAIP / Cost Share Program for Wayne County is here! We will hand out and accept applications September 25th through October 16th. Applications are available and need to be turned in at the Wayne […]

Class I recall issued for raw meat products sold with false labels

September 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

( lex 18) More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Star Meat Delivery of North Carolina issued […]

Dale Dobson family honored at annual Kentucky Farmer Appreciation Day

September 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

Through tears, hugs, and a few smiles, the family of the late Dale Dobson accepted the Kentucky Farmer of the Year award for Dobson Farms at the Farmer’s Appreciation and Awards Day Wednesday at the […]

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.5 million for projects across the Commonwealth

September 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,542,424 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “The projects approved today are investments in the future of Kentucky agriculture,” […]

Ag commissioner to launch All In for Ag Education Week at 9 a.m. Monday in Jessamine County

September 21, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky’s All In for Ag Education Week returns Sept. 21-25 with a statewide focus on farm safety and hands-on agricultural education. Held in conjunction with National Farm Safety Week, this year’s initiative will bring farm […]

Record diesel costs ripple through Kentucky’s livestock industry

September 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Diesel fuel prices are continuing to surge, with AAA reporting Thursday that the national average hit a record high of $6.39 a gallon. The Auto Club said that price is up nearly three-quarters […]