County Leader Week: A Time to Recognize and Encourage Local Volunteer Leaders
Kentucky Farm Bureau was founded on the principle of grassroots advocacy, a methodology that has served the organization well for more than 100 years.
Kentucky Farm Bureau was founded on the principle of grassroots advocacy, a methodology that has served the organization well for more than 100 years.
KFB President Mark Haney has been appointed to a USDA Agriculture Trade Advisory Council for fruits and vegetables.
KFB Young Farmer Advisory Committee Chair Heather Graham says ag's next generation has a big responsibility.
CBOT futures closed mixed with wheat up sharply and corn and soybeans moving lower. Cattle futures closed widely mixed with April LC and FC posting the largest losses. Lean hog futures managed to close slightly higher after selling off in the opening minutes of trade.
Corn and soybean futures closed narrowly mixed, while wheat futures ended significantly lower. Cattle futures closed lower with feeders posting larger losses. Lean hog futures closed mostly lower with nearby April LH leading the losses.
KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says a Production Agriculture Coalition will focus on ag's need for technology.
The backbone of Kentucky’s agriculture industry is the existence of family-owned production farms and supporting businesses located in every region of the state. Often small operations, these entities make up the majority of the ag industry in the Commonwealth, therefore representing a significant portion of the state’s overall economic development structure.