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Clays for a Cause

Clays for a Cause raises more than $240,000 for Ky. Hunger Initiative

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles, center, greets an attendee at Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance’s fourth annual Clays for a Cause fundraiser April 26 at Jefferson Gun Club in Brooks, Ky. In four years, the event has raised more than $1 million in charitable donations to help fight hunger and food insecurity in Kentucky.

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Quarles praises advances to agriculture in 2022 General Assembly session


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At Concordia Lexington event, Quarles speaks out about food waste


Quarles: "Take the time to give a genuine 'thank you' to Ky. farmers"


KET cooking program visits with Ky. farmers who grow the ingredients


Fertilizer prices and cooler temps could affect first hay cutting


Racing back to normal: Big crowd, big hats expected at 148th Ky. Derby


Equine industry credits historical racing for keeping Ky. competitive


New mural on UK's North Farm celebrates Kentucky agriculture


Synthica Energy to convert Ky. bourbon stillage to Renewable Natural Gas


Bourbon's growing popularity creating new hospitality infrastructure in Ky.


Technology helping to predict antibiotic success in dairy calves


CDC reports first human H5 bird flu infection in U.S.


African Swine Fever vaccine passes tests required for regulatory approval


Scientists trying to boost the nutritional bounty of carrots and onions


USDA extends deadline for meat, poultry processing expansion to May 11


UK will host Wheat Field Day on May 10 in Princeton


Quarles to speak May 12 at Franklin Co. Farm/City Banquet at KSU 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.