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Welcome to Kentucky Agricultural News

Welcome to Kentucky Agricultural News!

Kentucky Agricultural News is the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s twice-monthly e-newsletter. Get the latest news from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture; the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Kentucky Farm Bureau, and other ag organizations; occasional commentary from Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles; a monthly Kentucky Proud feature; a Kentucky Farm Fact, and more. Just fill in the form below and click “Subscribe” to keep up with Kentucky agriculture!

Local Foods System Summit set for March 3

Virtual summit on March 3 will highlight Kentucky's agriculture resiliency

"If 2020 showed us anything, it was the importance of supporting local farmers and food producers," Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles said. "Even though the conference will occur virtually this year, it is more important than ever before that we continue having this conversation about growing food and jobs for all Kentuckians."

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NASDA toolkit to help state Ag Departments improve food security

Quarles: State ag leaders uniquely positioned to fight food insecurity

NASDA's (National Association of State Depts. of Ag) Food Security Toolkit highlights what states are already doing to reduce hunger, Quarles said.

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Farmers face snow, ice storms impact on cattle

Kentucky farmers facing snow and ice storms' impact on cattle

"Depending on hay quality, farmers may need to use supplemental feed to meet basic nutrition needs," a University of Kentucky ruminant veterinarian said.

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Union County top corn producer, Henderson County leads in soybeans

Union, Henderson are Ky.'s top corn, soybean-producing counties

"Statewide, record high yields were set for both crops," said David Knopf, director of the National Ag Statistics Service regional office in Kentucky.

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NASDA President Quarles wraps up national winter policy conference


Kentucky's livestock producers continue their work through ice, snow


Kentucky livestock producers don't get snow days off


Ky. gets its own style of beer in 2021 Brewers Association guidelines


Trade wars slash Kentucky bourbon exports by 35 percent


Kentucky Bourbon Trail attendance plummets during pandemic


KADB approves over $1.6M for ag diversification, rural development


Ky. Horse Racing Commission awards $14.3M in incentives to breeders


Keeneland's 2021 Spring Meet will have limited number of fans


Governor appoints Lexington vet to Ky. Board of Veterinary Examiners


Ky. woman carves a life of global agriculture service and adventure


Clean eating: Good news from recent USDA pesticide survey


U.S. agriculture makes gains in greenhouse gas emission reductions


Kentucky Grape & Wine Council scheduled to meet online on March 17


Kentucky Ag Finance Corp. to meet March 12 via videoconference


Kentucky Agricultural Council will meet March 11 via videoconference


UK to host IPM Training School online on March 10


Kentucky PACE Board to meet via videoconference on March 3


Virtual Kentucky Alfalfa & Stored Forage Conference coming March 2-4



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2021
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  • May 3, 2018
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  • April 3, 2018
  • March 19, 2018
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  • January 18, 2018
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  • January 13, 2016
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    Commissioner Quarles warns about unsolicited seed packets being shipped to Kentuckians.

    Commissioner Quarles Update On Beef

    Commissioner Ryan Quarles gives an update on actions by his office to urge USDA to keep an eye on beef prices and touches on a goal for the beef industry.

    Kentucky Hunger Initiative Donation to Expand Mobile Meal Distribution amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles secures donation from Farm Credit Mid-America and CoBank to expand mobile meal distribution throughout hungry Kentucky counties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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