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Kentucky Agricultural News is the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s twice-monthly e-newsletter. Get the latest news from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture; the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Kentucky Farm Bureau, and other ag organizations; occasional commentary from the Agriculture Commissioner; a monthly Kentucky Proud feature; a Kentucky Farm Fact, and more. Just fill in the form below and click “Subscribe” to keep up with Kentucky agriculture!


Commissioner Shell talks Ky. agriculture on Scott Jennings Radio Show


Shell brings humor, humility to Trigg Co. Ham Festival Kickoff Breakfast


Shell speaks at opening of Critchfield Meats expanded distribution center


Ky. Ag Development Board approves more than $1.2 million in projects


Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. OKs over $4.5 million in loans


Henry County educator named KFB’s 2025 Farm Woman of the Year


Ky. Farm Bureau presents Legacy Farm Award to Logan County farm


Western Ky. farms are biggest winners in state wheat yield contest


Graves County farmer rescued from grain bin with Turtle Tube device


Students learn about local agriculture through hands-on farm experience


Kentucky Ag Leadership Program celebrates 40 years of growing leaders


Signature Industries Career Fair presents job seekers with opportunities


From interns to employees, UK Extension creates a path to success


UK celebrates 100 years of service by Research & Education Center


Facility to produce biological fertilizers breaks ground in Nicholasville


Daviess Co. farm diversifies from tobacco to tilapia, shrimp, and greens


Revival Ag Co. is about more than just raising animals and baking bread


Soy ingredients can likely be found in your favorite Halloween candy


Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach


Farm Bureau urges caution on Argentine beef plan


Farm Bureau to president and Congress: Farmers are at a breaking point


USDA reopening 2,100 FSA offices to help farmers access $3B in aid


AI-driven irrigation system tells farmers when and how much to water


UK to offer two-day drone pilot certification workshop/exam Dec. 15-16


Nov. 30 is deadline to nominate Kentucky ag teachers for national award


54th annual UK Pest Control Short Course is Nov. 4-6 in Lexington


Nominate a local farmer by Oct. 31 to receive a grant


Deadline is Oct. 31 for Ky. livestock producers to apply for flood relief


Growing Your Farm & Food Business Workshop is Oct. 29 in Shelby Co.


Livestock Grazing Profitability Workshop to be Oct. 29 in Elizabethtown


Grazing conferences are Oct. 28 in Winchester and Oct. 30 in Leitchfield


Tickets available for Farm Fall Fest Oct. 26 at Lexington farm


Get lost! 40-acre corn maze usually takes at least 45 minutes to complete

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