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31
OCT

Hemp Summit Set for Dec. 4 in Louisville

The event is designed to provide applicants, growers, and processors an opportunity to learn more about hemp production, the hemp industry, Kentucky’s plans for 2020, and the new online application process.

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29
OCT

Quarles Reacts to New USDA Hemp Rules

“Over the next several weeks, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture will conduct a comprehensive review of our existing hemp program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s interim final rule.” Commissioner Quarles said.

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30
OCT

Quarles Warns of Goblins at the Gas Pump

For the last three years, KDA personnel have checked motor fuel pumps for credit card skimmers in addition to their regular duties.

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24
OCT

State Ag Chief Says Japan Trade Deal Will Help Kentucky Farmers

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles talks about the trade deal, what it will mean for Kentucky agriculture, and the popularity of Kentucky products in Japan and other Asian Pacific countries.

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23
OCT

It's Not Too Early to Form Your 2020 Junior Chef Team

KDA Farm to School Program Coordinator Tina Garland talks about how to form a team, what the program focuses on, and how the Southeast Region cook off is patterned after Kentucky’s competition.

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21
OCT

Film Raises Awareness of the Hazards of Grain Farming

Producer Sam Goldberg talks about making the movie, the lessons he hopes the movie shows, and efforts to have it screened in every farming community across the country.

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1
NOV

Kentucky Proud Dairy Producer Helps Others Start Ice Cream Businesses

“Carl Chaney has been a lifeline for us as a family business,” Henry County farmer Carilynn Coombs said. (Photo courtesy Carl and Debra Chaney)

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28
OCT

Corn, Soybean Futures Offer Attractive Marketing Opportunities

Corn and soybean producers may want to consider locking in futures contracts for at least a portion of their 2020 crops now, even though they are still months away from planting, said UK ag economist Todd Davis.

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28
OCT

Voting Begins for FSA County Committees

 

To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by Dec. 2.

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29
OCT

USDA Announces 1890 National Scholars Funding Opportunity

The institute will lay the educational foundation for the future of the Kentucky bourbon industry. (UK photo)

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  • 1/24/23 - Agriculture Commissioner announces State Veterinarian search committee
  • 1/26/23 - Nominees sought for 2023 Kentucky Leopold Conservation award
  • 2/1/23 - Donation to Ag Tag fund helps Kentucky's agriculture youth, farm families
  • 2/3/23 - Working group named to focus on issues, solutions for large animal vet shortage
  • 2/6/23 - Commissioner Quarles celebrates February as Lamb Month in Kentucky
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Beekeeping 101: A Guide for Beginners

State Apiarist Tammy Horn Potter tells beginner beekeepers the four essential tools they need to get started.

Commissioner Quarles asked Facebook to stop rejecting pages that promote hemp

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles told legislators about the conflict with a social media giant.

Commissioner Quarles talks to WHAS11 about Industrial Hemp in Kentucky

Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles talked to WHAS11's Chris Williams about the enthusiasm for industrial hemp.

The Kentucky Hemp Comeback

Kentucky farmers are exploring industrial hemp, a crop that connects Kentucky’s past to its future. Kentucky businesses are taking that raw material and turning it into products.

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