Agriculture

November 8, 2026

Local Headlines

[ November 6, 2026 ] Ornament Making Class Coming up at the Public Library Local News
[ November 6, 2026 ] Cards Hosting Harlen Tonight in 1st Round of Playoffs Local News
[ November 6, 2026 ] RECC Announces Schedule System Maintenances Local News
[ November 6, 2026 ] U.S. Postal Service To Observe Veterans Day Holiday, Nov. 11 Local News
[ November 6, 2026 ] Somerset Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison; Additional State Charges Pending Local News

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 […]

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 […]