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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!


Senate Bill 3 update: KOAP continues transition into KDA


KDA licenses 445 hemp growers to cultivate up to 12,000 acres


Quarles speaks on ag issues at virtual chamber breakfast event


Ky. Proud Derby-Pie Bourbon Ice Cream released in time for Derby Day


Medina Spirit gives trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh Ky. Derby win


It's planting season in Ky., time to share the road with farm equipment


Kentucky beef producers prioritizing cow-calf comfort, efficiency


LaRue Co. teacher wins award for connecting students to agriculture


STEM curriculum brings agriculture alive in the classroom


When stores run dry, homegrown food becomes a hot commodity


USDA extends free meals through next school year


USDA to incentivize purchases of fruits and vegetables under WIC


UK will host crop scouting clinic May 20 in Princeton


Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. will meet virtually on May 14


UK fencing schools to be May 11 in Hopkinsville, May 13 in Owensboro


UK scientists to host interactive virtual wheat meeting on May 11


Escaped buffalo evades capture, remains on the loose in Lexington


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.