Agriculture

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 […]

Rainy summer challenges Kentucky pumpkin farmers ahead of fall season

September 15, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A mix of summer heat and heavy rain has tested pumpkin patches across central and eastern Kentucky as farmers prepare for fall festivities. Stephen Fister, family owner of Bi-Water Farms, said this year’s […]

Can goldenrods predict first frost?

September 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Meteorological fall has arrived, but with temperatures in the 90s this week, summertime sizzle is still in full swing. An old piece of weather folklore might indicate when we will see the first […]

UK to receive federal funding for agricultural research building

August 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The University of Kentucky will receive the final piece of funding needed to complete construction of a new agricultural research building. Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Ky. cattle farmers speak out against government plan to allow more beef imports

August 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – You see the sticker shock every time you go to buy beef or steak at the grocery store; however, the Trump Administration made a move this week to lower beef prices, and that’s […]

‘Ag Tag’ donations reach more than $940,000 for 2026

August 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky drivers donated more than $940,000 for the Ag Tag Program in 2026. The total brings the amount raised for agriculture youth since 2024 under Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell to more than $2.8 million. […]

Kentucky cattle farmers react to Trump’s beef import plan

August 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky cattle farmers are responding to President Trump’s announcement allowing more beef to be temporarily imported into the United States, an effort aimed at lowering the cost of beef at the grocery store. […]