Vol. 5 No. 5 • April 2,
2012
Comer praises team effort in Eastern Livestock
case; victims will recover losses
Upon learning that the four former executives involved in the now-infamous Eastern Livestock scam would plead guilty, Agriculture Commissioner James Comer expressed relief that the plea agreement included restitution for Kentucky farmers who were swindled out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. ... more
Agriculture Commissioner
James R. Comer
With prices for cattle, corn, soybeans, and other farm commodities so high, we could enter a “bubble” situation, and that bubble could burst for reasons beyond our control or for no reason at all. You can cushion the impact by participating in the CPH-45 program. ... more
Commissioner Comer warns equine owners conditions are ripe for West Nile activity
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer issued a warning that weather conditions are ripe for an outbreak of West Nile Virus and cited State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Stout’s advice that Kentucky equine owners should consult their veterinarians about vaccinating their horses against the disease. ... more
Kentucky National Dairy Show and Sale will commemorate 50 years of excellence
The Kentucky National Dairy Show and Sale will celebrate its 50th anniversary during the 2012 edition April 13-14 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. ... more
Forages nearing critical maturity stages
After an extremely warm winter, many forage grasses and small grains used for forages are quickly nearing the stages where they need to be cut to maintain optimum feed quality, according to Ray Smith, extension forage specialist in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. ... more
Fran McCall appointed as commodity specialist for Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
David S. Beck, Executive Vice President of Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, announced today that Fran K. McCall, an Oldham County native, has been named Commodity Specialist. Her appointment is effective April 16, 2012. ... more
Profitability projections for corn and soybeans in 2012
New-crop corn and soybean prices are near record highs, and in contrast to last year, planting conditions generally look good throughout Kentucky this spring. ... more
University of Kentucky crop research scientist brings skills to National Guard mission
“I grew up on a farm. I always wanted to be outside,” reflected 26-year-old Beau Neal on his experience with agriculture during an interview in southern Afghanistan on March 7, 2012. ... more
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association establishes research endowment fund at the University of Kentucky
Individual growers and businesses may donate to the fund, and the association will match those donations up to a total of $50,000. ... more
Coming up
MarketReady
training
Homebased Processing and
Microprocessing Workshops
Kentucky Grazing School
Eweprofit School III
Kentucky National Dairy Show and Sale
43rd Annual Sheeprofit Day
Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival
Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest
Kentucky State Rabbit Breeders Association state mini-convention
Fort Harrod Beef Festival
Kentucky 4-H Teen Council meeting
Eweprofit School I
Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference
Kentucky FFA Convention
Kentucky Farm
Fact
The Kentucky National
Dairy Show and Sale will celebrate its 50th anniversary in April.
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