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Commissioner Quarles celebrates Pork Month in Kentucky

Commissioner Quarles celebrates Pork Month in Kentucky

"Pork plays an important role in our state," said Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles, above with Kentucky Pork Producers Executive Director Niki Ellis. "Our farmers play an equally important role in the hard work they do to raise healthy lean meat for consumers in our state and beyond."

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UK recommends Ky. farmers consider drying corn crops still in the field


Quarles: Farmers face 'rising input costs and shortages of parts & labor'


KDA's Dobson gives 'challenge coin' pledge to members of legislature


Ky. ag community successfully trained to recognize mental distress


Ky. Ag Development Board approves more than $2.8 million for projects


Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves $984,625 in loans


KSU to get $750K to educate, assist farmers with production, marketing


Versailles vet reappointed to Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners


Nine western Kentucky cities launching craft beer trail


Bourbon industry calls on Ky. General Assembly to stop punitive taxes


Ky. dairyman wins highest national award for dairy cattle showman


American Angus Association announces top 10 Kentucky breeders


Farm Bureau recognizes Ky. teachers who incorporated ag into lessons


UK-led project fosters stronger, connected local food systems


What the digitization of farm equipment means for farmers


New podcast explores the latest scientific advances in sustainability


Bourbon Industry Conference coming March 14-16 to UK campus


USDA applications to help cover costs of organic certification due Nov. 1


Ky. Grazing Conferences will be held across the state Oct. 26-28


Ag is for All event on Oct. 26 invites high school students to discover ag


This week: National Forest Products Week highlights state’s woodlands


Stockmanship & Stewardship event will be Oct. 22-23 in Bowling Green


OAK field day on 'Cultivating a Successful CSA' to be Oct. 20 at UK farm


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.