Former Kentucky State professor raising fish

in old wastewater treatment plant

Former Kentucky State University professor Steve Mims researched paddlefish, such as the one above, for 30 years before retiring 10 years ago. His studies found fish raised in former wastewater treatment plants were safe for human consumption. So, since 2015, Mims has leased the former Midway plant to supply his business, ASAP (Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture Performance) for Fish.

KDA, Murray State collaborate

on ag-focused master's degree

“We are excited to partner with the Ky. Dept. of Agriculture (KDA),” Murray State University President Dr. Bob Jackson said.

Barren County High gets KDA grant for hydroponic farm

Six Kentucky schools were awarded farm to school grants from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).

Shell touts Kentucky farmers growing corn for aviation fuel

Producing sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, is part of Shell’s emphasis on “agriculture as economic development.”

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Shell tells Henderson Chamber 'why ag is economic development'

Kentucky Ag Development Board approves more than $1.6 million

Ky. Agricultural Finance Corp. approves nearly $2.8 million in loans

UK Beam Institute marks historic milestone with first barrel filling

UK student, former FFA officer to attend leadership seminar in Australia

Eastern Tent Caterpillars making their debut in western Kentucky

Adequate, affordable labor is one of top needs for Ky. farm families

Warren Co. mother balances running dairy farm with caring for newborn

Kentucky Angus cow-calf pair wins reserve grand championship

Scientists collaborate to study cause of costly condition in cattle

Egg prices increase ahead of Easter holiday

Apply by April 5 for equipment and infrastructure grants through USDA

Deadline is March 31 to nominate/apply for Leopold Conservation Award

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Beekeepers round up thousands of bees after truck full of hives wrecks

Kentucky ag fact

Kentucky equine has a market value of $763 million, up 58 percent from 2017.

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