Agriculture

November 9, 2026

Local Headlines

[ November 9, 2026 ] Kentucky State Police Post 11 Investigates Fatal Collision in Wayne County Local News
[ November 9, 2026 ] Library Honors Dedicated Trustees for Their Years of Service and Commitment Local News
[ November 9, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Thanks Local Supply Store for Donations for Shop with a Deputy Campaign Local News
[ November 9, 2026 ] Teenage girl found after being reported missing in Somerset Local News
[ November 9, 2026 ] Somerset police warn of residential rental property scams Local News

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. […]

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. […]