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Review of contract with interim president of State Fair Board postponed


Norton Healthcare confirms 'explosive' diarrhea parasite is in Kentucky


Madison County flower farmer rebuilding after floods destroy crops


Horse owners should begin stocking up on hay now before it's too late


Bracken County farmers' specialty crops affected by extreme heat


Kentucky pawpaw farm cultivates 15 different varieties


KSU Extension supports family-run dairy and cheesemaking operation


KSU soil erosion research plots offer foundation for future conservation


Kentucky State hosts 2026 YEA-REAP agriculture leadership camp


KSU's Edwin Chavous honored for leadership in agricultural education


Hopkins County teacher named Ky. Agriculture Educator of the Year


Brian Chism named to Kentucky FFA Board of Trustees


Kentucky FFA honors seven with Honorary State FFA Degrees


Dennis Hancock named executive director of UK centers in Princeton


Wildcat Pulling Team remains undefeated at international competition


UK awards celebrate champions of local food growth


Partnership grows impact of Kentucky Double Dollars Program


Rising costs putting pressure on Kentucky farmers


The price of your Fourth of July cookout just hit a new record


Farm Bureau strongly supports Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act


Supreme Court blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup


UK to host Fragipan Field Day July 29 in Elkton


Preregister for UK Corn, Soybean, and Tobacco Field Day on July 21


Martin County Field Day will focus on livestock, pasture July 16 in Inez


2026 spay/neuter grant applications due July 15


Seed Farming & Entrepreneurship Workshop is July 9 in Jackson, Ky.


Two million bees let loose after semi crash, stinging driver repeatedly

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