The Kentucky Department of Agriculture also approved 2.9 million square feet of greenhouse space for hemp cultivation.

“This is a remarkable development for the hemp industry and for Kentucky,” said Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles.

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles called for Kentucky Proud members and local organizations to apply for funding from three Kentucky Proud promotional programs.

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says updates to the Grain Indemnity Fund and regulations concerning the labeling of lab-grown meats are two issues he is hoping the Kentucky General Assembly will address this year.

Third-generation owner Charles Booe said Valentine's Day is big for the creators of the bourbon ball, but Christmas is bigger.

The Kentucky Association of Food Banks was recently awarded a $15,000 grant, made possible by the S.L. Gimbel Foundation to purchase seconds for their Farms to Food Banks program.

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation will award college scholarships ranging from $400 to $4,000 to 95 high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree.

University of Kentucky researchers are working to make cattle producers’ lives less stressful, but to do that, they need pictures of cows.