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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!

Farmers' Market Week

Agriculture commissioner celebrating farmers during Kentucky Farmers’ Markets Week

"Consumers want the freshest and healthiest foods available, and that's exactly what you can find at any of the farmers' markets throughout Kentucky," Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles said. "If you haven't made it out to a Kentucky Proud farmers' market near you, this week is a reminder to stop by and see what your agriculture neighbors have to share. You won’t be disappointed."

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Ag commissioner invites Kentuckians to join him at State Fair Aug. 18-28


Quarles interviewed on national TV about Eastern Ky. flood donations


Quarles: Oversupply, no FDA direction led to decline in hemp production


LaRue County High School graduate interns at KDA in Frankfort


Shelbyville student explores KDA facets during summer internship


Louisville-based Ky. Proud seed company celebrates 75th anniversary


Murray State named Kentucky’s top college ag education program


$4.4 million grant to help build agritech research center at UPIKE


14-year-old is not just the future of Kentucky farming, she's our future too


USDA awards Kentucky nearly $148,000 for farm to school projects


Study aims to help Kentucky growers improve transplant quality


McLean County elementary schools receive fresh produce grant


Lincoln County elementary schools get $123,750 fresh fruit & veggie grant


Make End$ Meet: How to save money on fresh produce


Elizabethtown food bank accepting donations and supplies for Eastern Ky.


Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus located in Jefferson County


Fall Armyworms detected in forage sorghum in Western Kentucky


Award-winning butcher shop celebrates grand opening in Central City


National Jr. Angus Association members gather in Ky. for LEAD conference


Ky. sheep producers organizing flood relief efforts for sheep, goat farmers


UofL coordinating animal relief efforts in flooded areas of Eastern Kentucky


Christian County producer named Kentucky Farmer of the Year


Farming sisters using social media to connect with younger generation


How a bat disease is costing U.S. agriculture up to $495 million each year


Despite potential, Midwestern farms struggle to market fish



Federal legislation seeks to protect family farms from foreign investors


Billionaire-funded eco group quietly taking farmland out of production


Register for Ky. Grazing School coming up Sept. 13-14 in Woodford County


USDA extends public comment period to Aug. 23 for proposed poultry rule


KAFC will meet Aug. 12 in Frankfort; KADB to meet Aug. 19 at Ky. State Fair

KDA Video

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.

KDA COVID-19 Site

Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles wants Kentuckians to know that the KDA is committed to keeping them updated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit kyagr.com/covid19 for updates.