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

Local students write, illustrate children’s book on agriculture

March 19, 2026 Kisha Jones

(Lex 18) Two local students now have their names on the front of a published children’s book. The book is called “Millie’s Farm Day.” Eighth grader Ayla Tolentino recently won a contest from the KY […]

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

March 16, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 16 agricultural loans totaling $2,977,295.25 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting. Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program (AILP) Four Agricultural Infrastructure loans totaling up to […]

2026 Beef Expo sales reach more than $940,000

March 13, 2026 Kisha Jones

The 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo finished with more than $940,000 in total sales in the 40th edition of the event at the Kentucky Exposition Center during the first weekend of March. Total sales […]

Kentucky leaders highlight farmers’ role in aviation’s future in Frankfort

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – State leaders from agriculture, business, aviation, and the Kentucky General Assembly are holding a press conference they say will highlight the economic opportunity alternative aviation fuel presents for Kentucky’s farmers, communities, and workforce. […]

2026 Kentucky Junior Chef season opens

March 6, 2026 Kisha Jones

The 2026 Kentucky Junior Chef Competition is now open, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced. “Young chefs across the state can begin preparing for this year’s Junior Chef challenge,” Commissioner Shell said. “The culinary […]

Backyard Conservation CSP Signup Deadline is Friday

March 5, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Conservation District is currently accepting applications for our Backyard Conservation Cost Share program. Deadline to apply is 4:30 on Friday, March 6th. Applications can be picked up at the USDA Service Center […]

More ways to help the future of Kentucky agriculture

March 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

Last year, Kentucky farmers donated nearly $1 million to Kentucky’s Ag Tag fund. This year, with your help, we want to hit that $1 million mark and beyond. In 2025, Kentucky farmers donated a record-breaking […]

Local students write, illustrate children’s book on agriculture

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

2026 Beef Expo sales reach more than $940,000

Kentucky leaders highlight farmers’ role in aviation’s future in Frankfort

2026 Kentucky Junior Chef season opens

Backyard Conservation CSP Signup Deadline is Friday

More ways to help the future of Kentucky agriculture

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