Contact Us
AgNet
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!

Sweet donation brings smiles

'Sweet' donation brings treats to Kentucky food banks

Perfetti Van Melle North America, makers of candies such as Airheads, Mentos, and more, announced a donation of more than 23,000 pounds of candy to God's Food Pantry in Winchester. Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles spoke about the importance of adding an element of sweet surprise to food insecure families when they receive food bank donations.

Read more

Kentucky Ag Finance Corp. approves more than $1.7 million in loans


Ky. orchard 'weathers' extremes: 'Roll with it, and do the best you can'


EPA ban on pesticide won't be huge loss for Kentucky producers


Ky. youth exhibitors fare well in 2021 State Fair Junior Angus Show


From ag boards to TikTok, E-town man demonstrates love of farming


Opera singer ditches New York City to run her family's Kentucky farm


UK research may lead to figs for Kentucky gardeners


UK program to improve bourbon barrel manufacturing


USDA to provide $700M in relief to small producers, farmers' markets


USDA's Grassland CRP signs up more than 2.5M acres, double last year


High hopes for lowly pond scum


Kentucky 4-H to host more virtual opportunities this year


Register by Oct. 1 for Women in Ag Conference Oct. 17-20 in Lexington


OAK field day Sept. 30: Practical Tools for a Climate-Resilient Farm


Annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair coming up Sept. 29


UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be Sept. 28 at Spendthrift Farm


Marion Co. Country Ham Days are Sept. 24-26 in downtown Lebanon


EKU Red Barn Garden Field Day set for Sept. 23


Retired state apiarist to teach IPM varroa mite control on Sept. 21


Quarles will host national ag conference Sept. 19-22 in Louisville


Ky. Wood Expo to be Sept. 17-18 at Lexington's Masterson Station Park


Register by Sept. 17 for Ky. Grazing School Sept. 22-23 in Woodford Co.


Kentucky Ag Development Board to meet Sept. 17 in Frankfort


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.