Kentucky Farm Bureau

Farmers who will be using herbicide’s containing Dicamba are required to take a certification court prior to purchase and use.  Dr. Travis Leglighter discusses some upcoming University of Kentucky seminars that will help farmers be prepared.

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The American Farm Bureau Convention had the first Presidential visit in 25 years.  Hear what President Donald Trump told Farm Bureau delegates and members during the 99^th annual convention at Opryland Hotel.

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Kentucky farmers produced record corn and soybean crops in 2017 with tobacco significantly better than 2016.  Dave Knopf with the National Ag Statistics Services breaks down the numbers for us.

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A Princeton farmer was the recipient of the University of Kentucky Wheat Science Award during the annual Winter Wheat Meeting.  Small Grains Specialist Bill Bruening introduces us to Trevor Gilkey and talks about his efforts to help the University of Kentucky conduct research that benefits farmers around the world.

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The use of Dicamba herbicide and what to do if your glass is half full will be among the topics on the program during the 14^th Annual Soybean Promotion Day January 23, 2018 at Murray State University.  Hutson School of Agriculture Dean Dr. Tony Brannon previews the event and provides details about registration.

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Infrastructure and improved access to broadband in urban and rural areas of Kentucky continue to be priorities.  Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice-President David Beck talks about the importance of both, and how the issues affect all Kentuckians.

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Summer meal programs in the state could receive an incentive this year for using Kentucky grown produce.  Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles discusses the Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Growers Incentive Program, known as K-VIP, that he introduced at the Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference in Lexington.

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