Agriculture

Record-smashing pumpkin crowned at Kentucky State Fair

August 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE) – A Grayson County grower has carved his name into the history books at the annual Kentucky State Fair. Josh Monin of Grayson County broke the all-time fair record at the annual Largest Pumpkin […]

Kentucky Farm Bureau president raises concerns about Trump’s beef import plan

August 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) — The president of the Kentucky Farm Bureau is raising concerns about the Trump Administration’s plan to increase beef imports. President Donald Trump announced that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily […]

A look at WIC Farmers Market Benefits

August 20, 2026 Eric Criswell

Take Advantage of WIC Benefits at the Farmers Market

Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $1.8 million in loans

August 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 11 agricultural loans totaling $1,835,131.80 for projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program (AILP) Two Agricultural Infrastructure loans totaling up to $344,750 were approved. […]

Kentucky’s Food Is Medicine Initiative changing lives

August 17, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky faces a chronic disease crisis. More than 40 percent of our adults live with at least one chronic illness such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Together, these diseases cost our state more […]

USDA declares 57 Kentucky counties as disaster areas due to drought including Wayne County

August 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

(FOX 56) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 57 Kentucky counties as natural disaster areas because of drought conditions. The designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to provide emergency loans to agricultural […]

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products in 26 states over salmonella contamination concerns

August 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX 18) Taylor Farms announced it is voluntarily recalling jalapeño products distributed to 26 U.S. states after the products were linked to a potential multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to fresh […]

Agriculture Commissioner Shell’s Farm to Fork Dinner Returns Aug. 19

August 7, 2026 Kisha Jones

Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell will host the third annual Commissioner’s Farm to Fork Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The event raises funds to provide Kentucky State Fair […]

Louisville farmer honored with conservation award

August 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

Dr. James “Greg” Kuhns, of Louisville, is the 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife […]

Ag Showcase this Weekends Downtown Market

July 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

IT’S MARKET WEEK We look forward to seeing you in downtown Monticello this Saturday for our August Monticello Market – Ag Showcase! Vendor registration: https://forms.gle/8bbJJp8UWdGARN6A6

Rinse and Return at the Extension Office on Tuesday

July 31, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Extension Office’s annual Rinse and Return event will be Tuesday, August 4th, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Valley Farm Center in Monticello. Bring your gallon and 2.5-gallon triple-rinsed pesticide containers, […]

More than 12,000 lbs. of bacon recalled. Here’s what you need to know

July 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

(CNN/WKYT) – More than 12,000 pounds of smoked bacon from Canada have been recalled due to an import violation. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is recalling 12,036 pounds of its not-ready-to-eat bacon because the bacon was […]