Agriculture

July 29, 2026

Local Headlines

[ July 29, 2026 ] Towing Business Owner Arrested on Allegations of Theft by Unlawful Taking Local News
[ July 29, 2026 ] Representative Ken Upchurch attends the Interim Joint Committee Budget Review Local News
[ July 29, 2026 ] Minor hospitalized after being ejected from vehicle in Pulaski County crash Local News
[ July 29, 2026 ] Lawsuit alleges Pulaski Co. student’s two-way radios were seized without warrant Local News
[ July 29, 2026 ] Game wardens recognized by Kentucky State Police for 2025 tornado response Local News

Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $2.9 million in loans

June 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 16 agricultural loans totaling $2,923,310 for projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program (AILP) Six Agricultural Infrastructure loans totaling up to $955,510 […]

Farmers Market to host Grand Opening Saturday

June 24, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Farmers Market will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 27th, from 8 AM to 12 PM at 112 Harper Drive in Monticello (behind O’Reilly). The event will feature local veggies, baked […]

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves nearly $3.7 million for projects across the Commonwealth

June 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

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 of farming […]

Kentucky agriculture celebrates dairy industry

June 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell joined dairy industry representatives and dairy producers on Friday, June 12, to sign a proclamation honoring the dairy industry and June as Dairy Month in Kentucky. The proclamation was signed […]

Experts track New World screwworm as global insect population declines

June 15, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Cattle and insect experts are tracking the New World screwworm. It’s a fly that can burrow its larvae into the wounds of warm-blooded animals like livestock. Experts say the insect was eradicated back […]

Should Kentuckians be worried about ‘gas pump screw scams?’

June 12, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) A police department in Virginia is warning drivers about a potential gas screw scam that could allow scammers to steal money at the pump. The warning says scammers can place a small screw inside […]

2026 Spay/Neuter grants available to county, metro governments in Kentucky

June 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board (KACAB) invites Kentucky county and metropolitan governments to apply for available grants to spay and neuter dogs and cats. The board will award up to $3,000 to each […]

Kentucky sees improvement in drought conditions

June 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The commonwealth got good news on the drought front today. According to information from the National Integrated Drought Information System and shared by Kentucky Mesonet, only 69% of the state is listed as […]

Congrat to the Annual Kentucky Agriculture Poster and Essay Contest Winner

June 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture was proud to recognize the winners of the annual Poster and Essay Contest. Students from across the Commonwealth were honored for their outstanding work showcasing the theme, “Bluegrass Roots, Agriculture […]

A look back at our May Weather

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County wrapped up May 2026 with an average temperature of 66 degrees, according to the Kentucky Mesonet . The warmest day of the month came on May 18, when the thermometer reached 87.1 degrees […]

Good Question: Does the ADA protect someone who uses medical marijuana from being fired?

May 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) For today’s Good Question, Rhonda asks: “On a recent broadcast, you said there was no law that protects an employee from being fired for testing positive for marijuana use. How does this work with […]

Kentucky Department of Agriculture welcomes summer interns

May 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

Thirteen college students are interning this summer at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), assisting KDA employees and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell help residents across the state with agricultural needs. “The best […]