Vol. 3 No. 8 • April 30, 2010
Be on the lookout for farm equipment on Kentucky roads this spring
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer is urging farmers and motorists to exercise caution as farm equipment is transported on Kentucky roads this spring during planting season. ... more
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
Recently I launched the Eat to Win campaign to get kids and their parents thinking more about the food our children eat. ... more
Ag Finance Board announces DEAL for farmers
The Diversification through Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Loans (DEAL) program will provide low-interest financing to beginning agri-entrepreneurs who are attempting to diversify their farming operations through non-traditional agricultural production or services. ... more
Tobacco transplant diseases on the rise
Instances of target spot, collar rot and Pythium root rot are showing up in float systems across the state.
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Deadline to enter Great Kentucky Seafood Cook Off is June 1
The winner will represent the state at the great American Seafood Cook Off in New Orleans in August. ... more
Emerald ash borer traps being installed across Kentucky
The traps are part of an emerald ash borer survey funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and the U.S. Forest Service. ... more
Click here to see where emerald ash borer has been found in Kentucky.
New online course for those interested in sheep and goat production
“The course is an introduction to the sheep and goat industry in Kentucky,” said Ricky Yeargan, UK senior extension associate for agriculture and natural resources. ... more
Eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish have until May 5 to apply for emergency assistance
Producers may apply for assistance for losses that took place in 2008 and 2009. ... more
USDA releases major report on agricultural transportation
Among other things, the report discusses the current approach to transportation policy in the United States, in which each mode of transportation is often considered separately without an overarching view of the flow of freight through all the modes. ... more
Secretary Vilsack seeks nominations for advisory committee on minority farmers
Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's qualifications and must be received at USDA by May 24. ... more
Kentucky Farm Bureau seeks nominations for 2010 communications awards
The organization annually gives two $300 awards to a writer and broadcaster who contribute most to better public understanding and appreciation of Kentucky agriculture, farm people and farm problems. ... more
USDA study shows significant reduction in soil erosion on cropland, dramatic increase in developed acreage
Soil erosion on cropland declined by more than 40 percent during the past 25 years, while more than one-third of all development of U.S. land occurred during the same period. ... more
Farm Service Agency reminds producers to file annual report of acreage
Accurate acreage reports are necessary to determine and maintain eligibility for various programs, such as the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program and newer programs authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill. ... more
Households, businesses asked for input in mapping broadband services
The data collected from the survey will enable the state to assess the impact of existing and future broadband investments and to ensure that households, businesses and organizations have the services and support that they need to be competitive and keep pace with technology. ... more
Click here for the latest information on H1N1 flu.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health's toll-free influenza hotline is 1-877-843-7727.
Click here for the latest information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on animal infections of H1N1.
Join Ray Bowman, executive director of the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office, for The Sheep and Goat Radio Hour every Thursday from noon-1 p.m. Eastern time on America's Web Radio.
Coming up
Livestock show calendar
Top bar hives seminars
Kentucky Proud Festival
Festival of Flowers
Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival
Kentucky Wine and Vine Fest
Alltech International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium
Kentucky Elite Replacement Doe Sale
Kentucky State FFA Convention
American Boer Goat Association national show
American Dairy Goat Association national show
International Boer Goat Association U.S. national show
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
Last year, there were 181 collisions involving farm tractors and/or farm equipment on Kentucky roads, of which 36 collisions resulted in one fatality and 55 injuries, according to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety. Click here for tips from Commissioner Farmer for driving on rural roads during planting season.
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