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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!


Shell joins U.S. agriculture secretary in supporting small family farms


Kentucky students to compete in School Garden Salsa Challenge


KDA inspectors make sure you get what you pay for at gas pumps in Ky.


KDA's Mattingly is taking her love of agriculture beyond the farmgate


Ky. Ag Development Board approves more than $4.3 million for projects


Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves over $3.4 million in loans


FEMA adds 24 Kentucky counties eligible to receive disaster aid


UK study shows an untapped economic potential for Ky. maple syrup


Hart Co. teen earns National Jr. Angus Assoc. Bronze & Silver awards


Three finalists selected for 2025 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award


Cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 26 in Ky. and 14 other states


Kentucky corn growers welcome new trade deal with British


Ky. farmers have 63 percent of corn, 43 percent of soybeans planted


Kentucky farmers grew nearly 98 million bushels of soybeans last year


Kentuckian testifies to Senate committee on soy supply chain concerns


Clays for a Cause raises nearly $390,000 for food and housing insecurity


Makers Mark supports future Kentucky farmers


FSA's popular Farm Storage Facility Loan Program celebrates 25 years


Efforts underway to stop the spread of New World Screwworm


Sign up now for July animal disaster trainings in Bowling Green, London


Register for Ky. Woodland Owners Short Course beginning June 10


Apply by June 9 to win $100,000 in Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge


Register by May 30 for Electric Fencing School June 3 in Leitchfield


Farmer seeks to revive a biblical superfood

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Sunshine Class

The Sunshine Class is a unique opportunity for special needs individuals to engage in Kentucky agriculture by showing livestock. To learn more about how to get involved visit kyagr.com/sunshine/