Vol. 2 No. 12 • June 30, 2009
A Kentucky Proud Profile:
Local beef is on the menu at Midway's Holly Hill Inn
Holly Hill Inn in Midway took a major leap in its commitment to local food in May when it bought entire Angus steers from a Woodford County producer – the sous chef’s father. ... more
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is hard at work to give our rural economy an economic boost by expanding markets for Kentucky farm products beyond our borders. ... more
State quarantines 20 counties to contain emerald ash borer
“It’s important that we act quickly and aggressively to contain the spread of this pest in Kentucky,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. ... 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.
Nitrogen deficiences found in corn
With most of the state's corn emerged and rapidly growing, some producers are seeing yellowing on the veins of leaves called interveinal chlorosis. ... more
We're Kentucky Proud of our young leaders
Top: Morgan Floyd of Elizabethtown receives an Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture certificate from Bruce Harper, left, and Craig Maffet at Kentucky Department of Agriculture offices in Frankfort. Morgan was elected agriculture commissioner during Girls State at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg. Bottom: Jacob Kadel of Lexington, center, is honored by Harper and Steve Kelly, left. Kadel was elected agriculture commissioner during Boys State in Greenville. (Photos by Chris Aldridge) |
Angus show results
Kentucky Junior Angus Preview Show
Kentucky Angus Preview Show
Wheat harvest gaining speed
Dry weather June 20 and June 21 gave many producers an opportunity to begin harvesting. ... more
New Web site 'a Craig's List for agriculture products'
The University of Louisville's Environmental Finance Center will connect consumers and nonprofit agencies with local farmers and others who produce agricultural goods. ... more
The latest on the flu outbreak
Commissioner Farmer: Pork consumption not a risk factor for swine flu
Click here for the latest on H1N1 flu in Kentucky.
Click here for the latest news from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Click here to find out more about H1N1 flu.
Coming up
Kentucky agritourism events
Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
National Junior Summer Spectacular
UK Turfgrass Research Field Day
Kentucky Farm Bureau Young Farmer Summer Outing
KACD state convention
UK All Commodity Field Day
Kentucky State University Aquaculture Field Day
Kentucky Farm Bureau Roadside Market Summer Tour
2009 Woodland Owners Short Course
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
Livestock shows and local agricultural fairs are in full swing throughout Kentucky. Click here to find a fair or livestock show near you.
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