KFBN 2009

Posted on Mar 30, 2016

January 2009: Pulaski County farmer Mark Haney, a KFB Director for 15 years and also a long-time leader in the state's horticulture industry, was elected without opposition to succeed the retiring Marshall Coyle as President of the organization.

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"Comment"

Energy issues are high on the agenda

Calloway is Top County for 2008

Allen County couple are top Young Farm Family

Economic outlook is shaky

KFB ranks second in membership gain

Tony Brannon honored for service to agriculture

Evan McCord wins KFB award

Markets: Broiler production declining; Seasonal crop prices adjusted; Soyoil price and demand is lower

Outstanding Youth selected

Holly Davis wins Discussion Meet

Women, Young Farmers select leaders

Union County agent wins PR award

Exec. Comm. participates in rural issues meeting

Scenes from the annual meeting

February 2009: KFB President Mark Haney was elected to the AFBF Board of Directors during the organization's 90th annual meeting last month.

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2009 State Priority Issues

"Comment"

KFB Get National Recognition

Delegates Focus on the Economy

Women Urged to Expand Roles

Scenes From AFBF Annual Meeting

Fiscal Fiasco: Federal Budget Analysts Say Congress Needs a Wake-up Call

Recession Will Impact Crop Demand

KADB Reviewing Its Program

KFB Leaders Honored for County Council Work

District Meetings Schedule

Markets: Demand for Lamb Drops; Silage Production Up; Beef is Bountiful

Farm File: KFB Offers Special Scholarships; Ag Heritage Center Seeks Items; Agritourism Conference Set; Calloway County FB Leader Named Top Murray Ag Alumus; FSA Enrolling DCP Participants

March 2009: There is one thing missing from the economic stimulus package signed into law by President Barack Obama – a catchy title. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act pales in comparison with the New Deal of some 75 years ago.

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Comment by Greg Stumbo, Speaker of the House

2009 National Priority Issues

Idea Exchange: Agritourism Conference Sprouts Seeds for Growth

Presidents Conference: County Leaders Urged to "Inspire" and "Persevere"

Farm Production News: Barley Attracting More Interest; Dairy Industry is Reeling

Farm Numbers Are Up: Kentucky Has 85,260 Farms

Angela Blank is new PR Director

Markets: Milk Production was higher in '08; Farm Income Predicted to Drop; Fewer Cattle in Kentucky

Nutrition Fuels Check-Out Week

Farm File: Potato Is Most Popular Vegetable; AFBF Praised for Animal Ag Program; IFAL Application Period is Underway; AFBF Launches New Consumer Website; AFBF Urges Ground Water Protection

New Farm Bill Expands: Beginning Farmer Programs

April 2009

Nearly 200 KFB members participated in this year's Congressional Tour, which was marked by somber discussions about the economic crisis gripping the nation.

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Legislative Session Enhances Agriculture

"Comment"

Controversial "rendering" regulation delayed due

Fertilzer Costs May Rise Again

Study affirms benefits of insecticides

KFB Beef Expo

Availability of Land Tops Concerns of Young Farmers

Fresh Vegetable Production Declines by Two Percent

Kentucky Crops Top $2.1 Billion

KFB Recognizes "Ag Week"

Farm Credit Services Earnings Are Up

KFB TV Program Now Seen Overseas

Lending Program for Vets is Underway

KFB Seeks Top Farmer Applications

Ethanol Producers Want 15 Percent Blend

May 2009: AFBF President Bob Stallman said the latest government statistics prove ethanol played only a minimal role in last year's food price increases.

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"Comment"

Health Care Task Force Visits Award-Winning Regional Services Center

A matter of trust...Consumer Issues Dominate NIAA Proceedings

Changes Coming to "Phase One" Program

Soybean Rust Merits Attention

Input Choices Can Be Puzzling

"Rights" for livestock producers

Poster and Essay Winners Named

Loan Rates Have Fallen

Red Meat Production Up

Record Soybean Exports

Spring wing-ding Georgetown Farm Market Celebrates the Season

Bill Would Protect Tobacco Growers

Vote Coming on Goat, Sheep Checkoffs

AFBF Touts Rural Broadband Service

Pesticide Permit Ruling Draws Fire

Stallman Calls for Crop Insurance Changes

June 2009: A new KFB task force has set out to develop recommendations for combating the movement against animal agriculture. During its initial meeting last month, the Animal Care Issues Task Force received its charge from KFB's Executive Committee. June 2009 pdf

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"Comment"

Large Dairy Farm Embraces the Value of Nutrient Management

Feasting on Fiscal Policy

Woodland Management Courses Set

Hay testing available from KDA

Studies affirm ethanol's benefits in reducing greenhouse emissions

KFB's Haney weighs in with animal ID proposals

World Wheat Crop is Large

Hay Stocks Improved

Less Grain to be Fed This Year

Agritourism abounds in Kentucky

Oklahoma Law Protects Livestock Industry

Flu Scare Damaging Swine Industry

Rinse and return program Underway

AFBF Dislikes Beef Agreement with EU

Farm Credit Services Doing Well

House Ag Chairman Defends Ethanol

July 2009: KFB members and County Farm Bureaus are encouraged to submit their innovative ideas for the Farmer Idea Exchange and the County Activities of Excellence contests.

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"Comment"

FDA can now regulate tobacco

Ag Secretary Visits Kentucky

Canadian legislative proposal draws fire from burley tobacco

Doug Langley selected for statewide award

Beef Tour

Farm Production News: Ohio facing attack on animal agriculture

Farm Production News: UK Field Day

Envirothon Competition winner

KFB supports FFA and 4H envents

Markets: Poultry value up in 2008, Soybean exports are soaring, Beef exports expected to dip

AFBF and counties' group join forces to fight radical environmental proposal

Farm File

August 2009: The July meeting of KFB's Board of Directors included a look at what some might describe as "new agriculture" in Kentucky.

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"Comment" from Harold Workman, President and CEO Kentucky State Fair Board

Young Farmer's Summer Outing

Fertilizer Supplies Have Rebounded

Survey Affirms Conservation Practices

Animal Care Task Force Adopts Mission Statement

District Policy Meetings

Markets: Soybean Oil Stocks Piling Up; Hay Acres Down in Kentucky; Beef Imports and Exports Expected to Rise

County Annual Meetings

Farm Files: Kentucky Soldiers Have Agriculture Mission; Emergency Conservation Funds Approved; Campaign Management Seminar Scheduled; New Food Inspection Guidelines on Tap; Syngenta Provides Major Support to FFA; Ag Advocate Honored in "Speaking" Industry

Stallman Tells Panel Energy Bill Is Flawed

September 2009: Farm Bureau Day at the Kentucky State Fair kicked off with the traditional County Ham Breakfast and the 46th rendition had the entire Kentucky Exposition Center buzzing after the champion ham fetched a staggering $1.3 million bid.

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County Annual Meetings

"Comment" from Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation

Kentucky Farm Bureau Day at the Fair

Health Care Task Force Visits Facilities in Murray

Advisory Committee Meetings - Natural Resources; Tobacco; Poultry; Feed Grain; Wheat & Soybean; Farm Labor

Summer Roadside Market Tour

Markets: Livestock numbers are down; Huge corn crop is predicted, Hay crop grows four percent

A Fresh Idea: Walmart expands commitment to local produce

Field Work: Congressman Guthrie holds meeting at KFB Director's farm

October 2009: Governor Steve Beshear appointed KFB President Mark Haney to a task force charged with facilitating the development of a sustainable biomass and biofuels industry in the state.

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"Comment" from Kelly Thurman, Chairman KFB Dairy Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee Meetings: KFB Dairy Group Wants Overhaul of Pricing System

Society Should Listen to Farmers

Analyze Fall Calf Market

Flipping the Switch: Governor Beshear announces agriculture-energy programs

Muhlenberg County Holds Customer Appreciation Event

Markets: Chicken Wings are strong; Soybean exports promising; Weak dollar slows beef imports

Safety Day in Union County

Farm File: "Proud" members have world game promo; Conservation poster and essay contest; AFBF seeks aid for pork, dairy sectors; "Flu" fiasco impacts China's pork market

KFB Objects to H-2A Proposals

November 2009: KFB's 90th annual meeting is set for December 2 - 5 at the Galt House Hotels in Louisville. Priorities include electing leaders, recognizing achievements, setting policy goals for 2010 state legislative session and establishing a wish list for Congressional action next year.

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"Comment" from Brett Guthrie, Congressman 2nd District

Advisory Committee Meetings: Economic Development; Horticulture; Forestry; Equine; Swine; Emerging Agricultural Enterprises; Roadside Markets

Animal Care Task Force endorses establishment of state standards

Generating Ideas: Energy options are focus of environmental conference

Flipping the Switch: Governor Beshear announces agriculture-energy programs

Directors named in two KFB divisions

No Carbon Credit: Cap and Trade Bill Under Fire from AFBF

Fayette holds family friendly annual meeting

Halfway to Hazard: Perry County Agency Manager organizes star-studded charity concert

Markets: Cow slaughter heavy this year; US oats have a top yield; Record world soybean crop

Fall brings farm market festivals

Farm File: John McCauley is new FSA Director; Union County broadcaster wins award; Sheep and goat checkoffs approved; USDA offers poultry, bird photo contest; Kentucky's air quality is improving; KDA wins grant for specialty crops

Application period begins for vet incentive program

December 2009: Some prominent state legislators offered a bleak assessment of the state's budget situation - -but some encouraging predictions for agriculture interests – during the annual meeting with KFB leaders and officials from farm commodity groups.

Also In This Issue:

"Comment" from Governor Steve Beshear

Farm Economy Declined This Year

Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting recap

New FFA Foundation Program

AFBF Meeting is January 10-13