Vol. 2 No. 13 • July 15, 2009
KDA unveils new fuel and pesticide testing lab
Commissioner Farmer, right, led Kentucky legislators on a tour of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's state-of-the-art motor fuel and pesticide testing laboratory and metrology laboratory on July 8 in Frankfort. Click here to see more pictures.
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
I had the distinct honor of helping see off the Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team earlier this month as it prepared to deploy to Afghanistan. ... more
Commissioner Farmer joins dignitaries in honoring Kentucky agribusiness unit
The Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team was honored in a departure ceremony July 6 at Kentucky State University before deploying to Afghanistan. ... more
Horse park arena is officially open
Center to right: Commissioner Richie Farmer joined First Lady Jane Beshear, Gov. Steve Beshear, Kentucky Horse Park Executive Director John Nicholson, Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry and other dignitaries to cut a ribbon officially opening the Kentucky Horse Park's $45 million indoor arena July 15. (Chris Aldridge photo)
Vegetable growers should scout tomatoes, potatoes for late blight
Instances of late blight on tomatoes recently were found in Laurel and Larue counties and could be more widespread. ... more
Kentucky gets lion's share of federal disaster aid
Farmers in 92 Kentucky counties will share $30.5 million in federal funds to repair farm structures and land damaged by the Jan. 27 ice storm. ... more
Click here to read the USDA news release.
Governor appoints five to KAFC board
The appointees include three new members and two reappointments. ... more
Expected wheat production declines
Kentucky farmers were expected to produce 24 million bushels of winter wheat as of July 1, a 9 percent decrease from the June estimate. . ... more
The emerald ash borer outbreak in Kentucky
Kentucky officials quarantined 20 Kentucky counties. Click here to read more.
Click here for the latest information on emerald ash borer in Kentucky.
Click here to find out more about the emerald ash borer.
Click here for tips on avoiding spreading invasive pests in firewood.
CWT announces second herd retirement of 2009
CWT will consider bids up to $5.25 per hundredweight. Bids must be postmarked no later than July 24. ... more
Grant program helps Washington County dairy farmer add value
Dudley Tapp applied for a USDA Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) in an effort to keep his farm in the family. ... more
Kentucky wines excel at Indy International
Thirty Kentucky wines from eight Kentucky wineries received medals at the Indy International Wine Competition. ... more
Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund registration deadline is set
Thoroughbred breeders may register online by going to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) Web site at www.khrc.ky.gov and clicking on Breeders’ Incentive Fund no later than Aug. 1. ... more
USDA will not issue final 2008 wheat, barley and oat counter-cyclical payments
Prices for these commodities have averaged well above levels that trigger counter-cyclical payments, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. ... more
Energy grant/loan deadline is July 31
The REAP/RES/EEI Grants Program will provide grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. It also provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.
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Kentucky food prices decrease for the third consecutive quarter
Overall, the total cost for the 40 basic grocery items was down 17.9 percent from April, at a total cost of $102.26. ... more
Research is behind the Kentucky Ag Heritage Center's sustainable design
In June, the Belcan design team behind the Center's sustainable focus began taking readings from the wind tower set to monitor the potential for wind power at the site. ... more
FCS hosts 10 students in internship program
The students, two of whom are from Kentucky, started working in paid internships in FCS offices throughout the four-state territory starting in late May and will wrap up the 10-week program in mid-August with formal presentations to the organization’s senior leaders. ... more
Secretary Vilsack announces new livestock indemnity program
The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to producers for livestock deaths that result from disaster. ... more
Coming up
Kentucky agritourism events
Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
UK All Commodity Field Day
Kentucky State University Aquaculture Field Day
Sustainable Berea 3rd Annual 100-Mile Potluck and Live Auction
Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church 100-Mile Potluck
Kentucky Farm Bureau Roadside Market Summer Tour
All American Angus Breeders Futurity
Kentucky State Fair Quarter Horse Show
Kentucky State Fair Morgan Horse Show
Kentucky State Fair
Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association's 10th Annual Summer Outing
2009 Woodland Owners Short Course
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
Kentucky has more than 120 farmers' markets. Click here to find one near you.
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