Agriculture

September 30, 2026

Local Headlines

[ September 29, 2026 ] Cost Share Applications are being Accepted Agriculture
[ September 29, 2026 ] Upcoming Voting Reminders Local News
[ September 29, 2026 ] Three arrested for Drugs in Pulaski County Local News
[ September 29, 2026 ] Two Pulaski County Men Arrested Following Traffic Stop on Drug Trafficking Local News
[ September 29, 2026 ] Bell Elementary held its first Drop-Off with Dads on Friday Local News

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 […]

Constitutional officers ask Supreme Court to reconsider Fair Board, Executive Branch Ethics cases

July 23, 2026 Kisha Jones

Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Attorney General Russell Coleman, Auditor Allison Ball, Treasurer Mark Metcalf, and Secretary of State Michael Adams jointly asked the Kentucky Supreme Court to rehear their arguments in the Kentucky State Fair […]

Food insecurity affecting many Kentuckians statewide

July 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Around one in five Kentuckians were food insecure between 2022 and 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. KY Policy says the data came from the United States Department of Agriculture. Those findings […]

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.7 million for projects across the Commonwealth

July 20, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,740,515 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “Diversification is at the heart of today’s agriculture success,” Commissioner of Agriculture and Board […]

Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $1.4 million in loans

July 15, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved eight agricultural loans totaling $1,483,476 for projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP) Seven Beginning Farmer loans totaling up to […]

Kentucky Proud® invites buyers, sellers to ‘Retail Ready’ Vendor Expo in Shelbyville

July 14, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky Proud®, the official marketing program of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, is seeking vendors and wholesaler buyers for its second “Kentucky Proud Vendor Expo” on Friday, Sept. 18. The event, 1-4 p.m. at the Shelbyville […]

Lexington planning commission proposes ban on large-scale solar in agricultural zones

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Lexington Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to revise a zoning ordinance text amendment recommended by the Urban County Council that would have allowed large-scale solar projects on agricultural land. The revised recommendation […]

Weather swings might cause a hay shortage by winter

July 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – After this spring’s dry conditions and heavy rainfall to start the summer, hay production has been impacted for many farms. University of Kentucky Extension Horse Specialist Dr. Bob Coleman is advising horse owners […]

Ag Commissioner delivers flowers in honor of Kentucky-Grown Cut Flower Month

July 7, 2026 Kisha Jones

A bit of sunshine in the form of some fresh cut Kentucky-grown flowers were handed out to students and staff at Stewart Home and School in Frankfort Monday to celebrate July as Cut Flower Month […]

Avian Flu continues spreading statewide, concerns officials at nature center

June 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Lake Cumberland Wildlife Refuge Home of Liberty Nature Center remains closed for public tours and events as the Avian Flu spreads. Park officials say the disease can be transferred to humans, but […]

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

June 29, 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 […]

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 […]