Kaylee Compton of Vine Grove showed the Supreme Champion Female at the Northern Kentucky Preview Beef Show in March.
Youths compete for cash, points at Kentucky Junior Livestock Expos
This summer’s three Kentucky Junior Livestock Expos are an exhibition of some of the finest livestock in the state. They’re also a collection of the some of the finest young people our Commonwealth has to offer. ... more
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
Let's show our neighbors why we're Kentucky Proud. ... more
Experimental building composts manure for dry fertilizer
The Daviess County project may change the way manure is utilized – and address a longstanding perception problem with large production units. ... more
Report finds climate change is already affecting U.S. agriculture
"The report ... provides practical information that will help land owners and resource managers make better decisions to address the risks of climate change," said Agriculture Chief Economist Joe Glauber. ... more
Sorghum makes a comeback
Bourbon Barrel Foods' new line of sorghums is a healthy, versatile natural sweetener. ... more
Read this article on Kentucky Proud sorghum in the October 2007 issue of Kentucky Agricultural News.
Eggs come first, but Shaw Farm has much more
Folks who don't know Viola Shaw by name call her "The Chicken Lady" or "The Egg Lady." ... more
Rain slows corn planting
As summer nears, the rain is expected to slow and allow farmers to finish their spring tasks. ... more
Bluegrass Lamb & Goat now USDA-inspected
"This will be a big help to Kentucky lamb and goat producers," Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. ... more