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Read MoreTucker grew up on a beef and tobacco farm but was exposed to the University of Kentucky’s Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering as several of her relatives had completed the program. She said the course of study was a great combination of her love of agriculture and problem-solving, and she knew she wanted to help farmers solve problems.
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, there are several agricultural-based jobs growing at a higher-than-average rate. We chose a couple to share, which may have high potential in Kentucky.
Read MoreDuring the Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment economists shared their predictions for the state’s agriculture and forest economies. Despite significant challenges, the economists predicted the state’s 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion, well surpassing the 2021 record-high of $6.9 billion.
Read MoreHow do genetically modified crops affect the environment? TeachKyAg went to GMOanswers.com, a resource widely supported by its partners, to answer this question.
Read MoreIn 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly passed HB 448- an act relating to destruction of crops on farms by wildlife. This bill allowed landowners to kill or trap on their lands any wildlife causing damage to the lands or personal property without a tag.
Read MoreCecil, who has been farming for 49 years, raises crops – including watermelon, corn, soybeans, mixed vegetables, and greenhouse flowers. Cecil and his wife, Imelda, have three adult children who are involved in the operation of Cecil Farms.
Read MoreThe latest information from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Kentucky Field Office notes, “Pasture conditions continue to decline as drought and cool temperatures are stunting regrowth. Grazing has been limited as the grass is brown and dormant. Many farmers have been feeding hay for a month at this point and concern is growing for winter hay stocks.”
Read MoreFor farm families across the country, the issue of adequate labor is an ever-increasing problem. Finding domestic help seems to be a thing of the past in many areas, and navigating a complex and expensive federal system to bring workers in from other countries is, well, complex and expensive.
Read MoreProducts made from soybeans touch everyday life in countless ways, though often behind the scenes.
Read MoreThe story of Woodstock Lavender Farm & Co. starts with $600. L.G. Colyer — the father and grandfather of owners Mary May and Allison Horseman — borrowed that sum to buy a farm in northeastern Pulaski County.
Read MoreGrowers in the region surrounding Pulaski County will have an outlet much closer to home thanks to Continental Refining Company (CRC). The company is in the process of bringing a soybean crushing operation into its refining facility in Somerset providing a valuable outlet for the region's soybean crops and much-needed relief for producers who have been absorbing those increased fuel costs.
Read MoreWhile the DeWeeses also have hill ground and various other soil types to work with, the river bottoms are tricky. Like many other row crop farmers in the far western portion of the state, the DeWeese brothers have turned to contract growing of hogs in order to diversify their operation and maximize their profit margin.
Read MoreFamilies can expect to pay record high prices at the grocery store for turkey this upcoming holiday season thanks to the impacts of the bird flu and inflation. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed turkey and egg costs in their latest Market Intel.
Read MoreU.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell paid a visit to Graves County recently to discuss the distribution of $20 million of USDA funding to build temporary grain storage facilities in areas affected by last year’s tornadoes. West Kentucky grain producers were especially affected facing uncertainty about storage for their 2022 crops.
Read MoreAlong the rivers that snake across the Commonwealth, you’ll find a University of Kentucky researcher taking samples to study the health of the water flowing through the state.
Read MoreFor 60 years, Cecilia resident Kenneth Hayden has farmed 850 acres of land, and the 91-year-old is still at it.
Read MoreSarah and her husband Bart own Red Hill Farms, an esteemed livestock and crop farming operation spanning south central Kentucky and northern middle Tennessee. Not only does Jones oversee the sale and care of Red Hill’s many cattle, but she also manages its finances, records, marketing and promotions.
Read MoreThe Thomas family has a deep family history in agriculture, and both Mark and Wesley were raised on farms. While Wesley is now also a Nurse Practitioner, Mark is fulfilling his lifelong dream. “From an early age, I have always been dedicated to agriculture and the farm. I have never wanted to do anything but farm full-time,” noted Mark.
Read MoreAs the social media and graphic coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Alexis Smith has the pleasure of creating content daily to elevate the importance of Kentucky’s farm families and their impact on our everyday lives. She also helps coordinate KDA’s print and digital graphic design content.
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