Statement from Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney: 2018 Farm Bill
As work continues on the 2018 Farm Bill, we look forward to the benefits it promises. The bill brings relief and certainty back into the lives of our Kentucky farm families.
As work continues on the 2018 Farm Bill, we look forward to the benefits it promises. The bill brings relief and certainty back into the lives of our Kentucky farm families.
CBOT futures closed narrowly mixed after trading around one-percent ranges. Cattle futures closed sharply lower and near the day’s lows. The nearby April LC contract posted a bearish key reversal. Lean Hog futures closed little changed and remain near the April highs.
Last week we featured a story about Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice-President David Beck, who recently announced his retirement after 41 years. On today’s program we talk with Mr. Beck about his decision to be the next President and CEO of the Kentucky Fair Board and his mission for improving the International Convention Center and Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
As we continue to focus on distracted driving during the month of April, we share the second of a two-part series with Breckinridge County mother Tareena Horton, who talks about how she is using her story to help others. Horton also talks about her calling to help others as an insurance agent.
April is National Distracted Driving Month, with Kentucky Farm Bureau featuring a video with an accident survivor who has a message to share. Breckinridge County mother Tareena Horton, who is an agent with the Breckinridge County Farm Bureau, talks about a distracted driving accident in 2008 that nearly claimed her life and the message she has for others.
Among the issues being discussed is the Renewable Fuels Standard and how it will impact the oil industry. Commonwealth Agri-Energy President and CEO Mick Henderson, who chairs the Renewable Fuels Association, talks about the issue, the players involved and the importance to Kentucky corn farmers.