Vol. 1 No. 3 • June 15, 2008
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, right, confers with Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Lester Spell at the annual conference of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture last week in Lexington. (Photo by Ted Sloan) |
Commissioner Farmer announces Kentucky is not the source of salmonella outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration added Kentucky to the list of states whose tomatoes are not affected by the outbreak. ... more
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
The recent salmonella scare points up the benefits of buying locally produced Kentucky Proud food. ... more
Agricultural input costs could threaten U.S. food supply, state commissioners warn
Many farmers could go out of business if solutions aren’t found, forcing the nation to import more food, the state agriculture commissioners warned. ... more
Producers should begin scouting for blue mold
Blue mold has been reported as far north as southern Virginia. ... more
Sheep, goats are good grazing partners for cattle
Sheep and goats can play a positive, low-impact role in helping eliminate unwanted forage species in cattle pastures. ... more
Governor, Commissioner declare emergency to allow sale of $4-plus fuel with older pumps
The order temporarily accomodates some older fuel pumps that will not calculate above $3.999 per gallon. ... more
Chaney, Hinton named to head agritourism council
Carl Chaney and Jeremy Hinton have served as regional representatives on the council since its formation in 2002. . ... more
Avian influenza genome sequences released
The complete genetic coding sequences of 150 avian influenza viruses improves scientific understanding of AI. ... more
Record agricultural exports forecast for 2008
U.S. agricultural exports are expected to reach an estimated $108.5 billion for fiscal year 2008. ... more
USDA to gather data on crop acreage and stocks
The June Agricultural Survey will help answer critical questions about the production and supply of major commodities for 2008. ... more
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations Start June 15
The nomination period continues through Aug. 1. Elections take place this fall.. ... more
Coming up
GOAP regional administrator workshops
Kentucky Farm Bureau teacher workshops
2008 Woodland Owners Short Course
Mid American Ag & Hort Human Resources Conference
Kentucky Proud Art Fair
Lexington Farmers' Market Farm Tour
Kentucky Blueberry Festival
Kentucky Junior Livestock Expos
UK Summer Viticulture Field Day
Pesticide training schedule
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