Sometimes, the best way to see more clearly, and perhaps appreciate more, a specific issue that is close to home, is to observe if from a different perspective, in a different place.
Indiana farmer Isabella Chism says the recent National Agriculture Day celebration was about sharing the story of farmers and agriculture with members of Congress and people around the country. Chism describes the celebration, who participated and the message they sent to Congress and the American consumer.
Kentucky Farm Bureau is partnering with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to name the new University of Kentucky Wildcat baseball stadium Kentucky Proud Park. Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles discusses the partnership, the exposure the park will provide and how agriculture will benefit.
CBOT futures closed mixed as the market generally failed to see follow-through from Tuesday’s strong rally. Cattle futures closed narrowly mixed. Beyond the nearby April LH 17-cent drop, LH futures posted gains with last-half 2019 contracts showing big advances. Traders will closely study tomorrow morning’s Weekly Export Sales report for signs of Chinese purchases.
Traders wasted no time today rallying the grain and oilseed markets with Chicago and KC Wheat leading the way higher. Cattle futures closed lower with the nearby April LC contract down sharply. Futures were pushed down by long liquidation by the spec funds who are holding a huge long position. Lean Hog futures closed higher, but by much less than seen the previous two trading days.
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles applauded six Kentucky high school student-athletes involved in agriculture for being named the 2019 Kentucky High School Athletic Association-Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) Ag Athletes of the Year.
More than 250 Kentucky women in agriculture gathered in Lexington this past weekend for the Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Women’s Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington.
