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Monday, April 22, 2024

Vol. 17 | No. 8

Commissioner Shell proclaims

April as Goat Month in Kentucky

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, left, presents a proclamation he signed Friday, April 12 to representatives of Kentucky's goat industry declaring April as Goat Month in Kentucky. Commissioner Shell was joined by, from left: Angie Downs, Kentucky Goat Producers Association president; Kay DeMoss, association treasurer; Kelley Yates, executive director of the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office; and Bea Powell, association secretary.

Hardin Co. farm planting beans in April during Soybean Month

Soybeans were the third most valuable commodity from Kentucky sold in 2022, bringing in $1.38 billion.

April 9 marked Shell's

100th day as ag commissioner

"We've made strides in promoting the message that agriculture is economic development," Commissioner Shell said.

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KDA begins online testing for pesticide application licensing

"We are excited to offer this for the first time and are confident it will be well received," Commissioner Shell said.

More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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Ky. Ag Development Board approves more than $5.8 million for projects

Kentucky Ag Finance Corp. approves nearly $2.8 million in loans

$752,000 federal grant will buy apple sorting equipment in Martin County

Morehead State University blooms with student-run greenhouse

Fayette Co. Farm Bureau assists agencies in food distribution initiative

Looking to the future of Ky. agriculture through the next generation

KFB launches project to address loss of farm acreage in Kentucky

Planting season safety tips for Kentucky drivers

Kentucky's wet spring delays planting but boosts pastures

Estill County teen intends to carry on family's cattle producing tradition

Henry County family farm working to give others a taste of farm life

Clucky in Ky.: Daviess Co. farmer responsible for millions of chickens

Bird flu pushes U.S. dairy farmers to ban visitors, chop trees

Oregon ag dept. reverses ‘burdensome’ rule for small dairy farms

Farm Bureau to USDA: Restore NASS surveys

SEGG24: Southeastern Grain Gathering 2024 is May 8-9 in Lexington

Youth can apply for Angus Foundation scholarships until May 1

Two-day Spring Beginning Grazing School starts April 30 in Princeton

Take UK survey by April 30 about equid restrictive grazing practices

Enrollment period for 2024 Dairy Margin Program ends April 29

Spring fencing schools to be April 23 in Morehead, April 25 in Mayfield

And in case you missed it ...

Escaped racehorse tries to board commuter train, chases passenger

Kentucky ag fact

Heading into the 150th Kentucky Derby on May 4, 113 of 149 Derby winners (75.8 percent) were born in the Commonwealth, including 10 of 13 Triple Crown winners (76.9 percent).

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