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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!

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Quarles honors 2023 KHSAA-KDA Ag Athletes of the Year at Sweet Sixteen state tournament

Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles, center, honored the 2023 Kentucky High School Athletic Association-Kentucky Department of Agriculture Ag Athletes of the Year March 17 during the KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen State Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Pictured are, from left, Carson Gilliam, Briley New, Laken White, Commissioner Quarles, Joe Braxton Baker, Landon Groves, and Emma Harvey. (KHSAA photo)

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Sales at 2023 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo reach $780,000


Grants to help Ky. farmers improve, protect water quality now available


Miss Kentucky visits students at Shepherdsville middle school


Ky. Ag Development Board approves more than $1.7 million for projects


Ky. Agricultural Finance Corp. approves almost $5 million in loans


Rural development grant helps market, grow Kentucky Spring Lamb


Daviess County orchard celebrating 150 years with huge list of events


Marion County farmer elected chairman of National Wheat Foundation


LaRue County soybean farmer wins Outstanding State Volunteer Award


UK ag student named Agriculture Future of America ambassador


Invasive insect species spotted close to Kentucky's northern border


First look at the new $1 million Blue Run Distillery in Georgetown


What are some of the best Ky. bourbon distilleries to visit this spring?


Arkansas trying to join Ky., other states with beginning farmer tax credit


Farm Bureau signs Right to Repair MOU with Case IH and New Holland


Could abundant, hardy Asian carp revive the Midwest’s fishing industry?


Federal judge halts 2023 Waters of the U.S. Rule in two states


Environmental lawyer/rancher warns Congress about WOTUS overreach


Spring fencing schools coming April 11 in Scottsville, April 13 in Richmond


GROWMARK offering 55 $2,000 scholarships to ag and business students


Kentucky Beginning Grazing School to be April 25-26 in Princeton


Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award seeks nominees by April 1


Farmers and forest managers: prospective customer survey due March 31


Local Food Systems Summit will be March 29 at Kroger Field in Lexington


NuLu Bock & Wurt Fest March 25 to feature goat races, Ky. Proud sausages

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.