Kentucky Farm Bureau

Corn farmers and consumers in Kentucky will all see the benefits of the year-round sale of gasoline mixed with 15 percent ethanol.  Kentucky Corn and Small Grain Growers Executive Director Laura Knoth says the EPA rule change, that took effect June 1, will help increase the sale of ethanol and ultimately provide a larger market for corn.

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Although Kentucky farmers have faced challenges with a wet planting season this year, the corn crop is considerably ahead of other states in the corn belt.  Kentucky Corn and Small Grain Growers Executive Director Laura Knoth talks about planting, market issues and other items on the minds of farmers in the state.

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The Center for Agricultural Hemp is now up and running at the Murray State University Hutson School of Agriculture.  Dean Dr. Tony Brannon talks about the Center for Agricultural Hemp, why it was formed, the work that will be done and how it will impact the agricultural hemp industry.

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The dairy industry in Kentucky is made up of nearly 500 farms and over a half million dairy cows.  Dairy Alliance Senior Manager of Farmer Relations Denise Jones talks about the diversity of the dairy industry, the top producing counties in the state and how people can help dairy farmers every day.

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June is Dairy Month in Kentucky and across the nation.  Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles discusses Dairy Month, the kickoff celebration at the State Capitol in Frankfort and the impact of the dairy industry in Kentucky.

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The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is hosting a third series of meetings across the state this summer to link agriculture and manufacturing.  Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles talks about the meetings, where they will be held and what topics will be covered.

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Kentucky corn farmers received some good news May 31 when the Environmental Protection Agency announced gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol can be sold year-round.  Commonwealth Agri Energy President Mick Henderson talks about the change and what it means to drivers and Kentucky Corn farmers.

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