Commissioner Ryan Quarles: "Each year Kentuckians of all backgrounds have an opportunity to embrace one of the Commonwealth’s time-honored traditions: the Kentucky State Fair."

KDA officials met with Louisville media to talk about amusement ride inspections as more rides went up and the department's exhibits in the new AgLand space were taking shape.

David Beck comments on this year's fair, AgLand, the Commodity Breakfast, and other highlights.

“This announcement is a much-needed shot in the arm for the dairy industry,” Commissioner Quarles said.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles hosted a roundtable discussion, toured the facility, and held a news conference.

It was the second-highest total in the history of the program, Commissioner Quarles said.

Soybean production for Kentucky is forecast at 111 million bushels, up 8 percent from 2017.

Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) Executive Director Warren Beeler announced the promotion of Sadie Middleton to Loan Programs Manager and appointment of Danielle Milbern to Administrative Loan Manager.

Lisa Vaillancourt, a University of Kentucky plant pathologist, has studied this disease for several years and is working toward a management solution.

“This announcement is a much-needed shot in the arm for the dairy industry,” Commissioner Quarles said.