Agriculture

Stock Up for Spring! FFA Greenhouse Opening for the Season

April 13, 2026 Kisha Jones

❀ 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚌𝚔 𝚄𝚙 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 ❀ It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for, we’re officially opening for the season! Stop by Friday, April 17th from 8:30 to 5 to check out our selection of […]

Kentucky Department of Agriculture announces second annual Farm to School Stars Recognition program

April 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky school districts committed to purchasing food from Kentucky farmers are once again eligible for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Farm to School Stars Recognition Program. The program, now in its second year, monetarily […]

National beef prices surge; local producers say bulk buying cuts costs

April 7, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX 18) — Beef prices are soaring across the country; according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, a pound of lean ground beef currently costs $8.34. Local beef producer and sellers Amanda and Reid […]

Is it too early to begin spring planting?

April 6, 2026 Kisha Jones

. (WKYT) – Early spring warmth has likely drawn you outside. Gardening is a popular activity but is it too early to plant? Well it depends. “I think you can plant now, but it’s what […]

Kentucky celebrates Goat Month in April

April 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky goat producers and industry stakeholders joined Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials on Wednesday at Lakeview Park in Frankfort to proclaim April as Goat Month in Kentucky. “Goats bring diversity to our agricultural landscape […]

USDA warns of lead in Great Value dino chicken nuggets

April 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is warning consumers not to eat “Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets” that may contain unsafe levels of lead. The alert […]

Kentucky farm-to-school bill makes it easier for local farmers to supply school cafeterias

April 1, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Senate Bill 5, which passed unanimously, will make it more flexible for child nutrition programs to purchase food directly from local farmers while making school lunches more nutritious for kids. Last year, Stepping Stone […]

The USDA just issued a health alert for beef and pork sold nationwide over the last 2 years

March 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for various raw beef and pork products produced by Illinois-based Blackwing Meats because they were sold without the benefit […]

2026 KHSAA-KDA Ag Athletes of the Year announced

March 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell awarded six Kentucky high school student-athletes involved in agriculture the 2026 Kentucky High School Athletic Association-Kentucky Department of Agriculture Ag Athletes of the Year awards. “The definitive traits that make you […]

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1 million for projects across the Commonwealth

March 23, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,009,883 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “The strength in our agriculture comes from the unique diversity we have […]

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 […]