Agriculture

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 […]

UK opens new Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The University of Kentucky held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning for the new Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building. The new 66,000-square-foot building sits at the corner of Cooper Drive and South Limestone. Inside […]

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $5 million for projects across the Commonwealth

May 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $5,271,015 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “Diversity in agriculture creates a more robust industry and that’s exactly what we are […]