“Young, ambitious farmer looking for land to lease.”
That’s how Ryan Bivens described himself in ads when he moved to Hodgenville 20 years ago hoping to establish a farming career. It might be an unorthodox way to build a farm operation, since most farmers inherit a family business, but it didn’t take long for people to see how serious Bivens was, or how successful he could be.
Read MoreYak production, while common in the western half of the U.S., is a more recent phenomenon east of the Mississippi River. Yaks have become so popular that Dike, who mainly raises yaks for breeding, can’t keep up with the demand from farmers who want to start their own herd.
Read MoreBrenda Paul and her family raise cattle, alfalfa, hay, sorghum, and soybeans on her nearly six-thousand-acre farm.
Read MoreTom Folz and his family raise corn, soybeans, wheat, and tobacco plants on more than 4,500 acres in western Kentucky. In addition to his farming operation, he runs a Beck’s Hybrids dealership, which is an integral part of his business.
Read MoreKentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced that Jed Clark of Graves County has been selected as the 2023 KFB Farmer of the Year. Clark will be awarded the honor during the organization’s 104th annual meeting at the Galt House in Louisville later this year.
Read MoreThe complete list of agriculture and related scholarships for Kentucky students. Provided by the Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the Classroom.
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of Kentucky politics, Jonathan Shell emerges as a notable figure, having just been elected as our state's Agriculture Commissioner. His journey to this pivotal role in governing Kentucky's vast agricultural sector is marked by a blend of legislative experience and a deep-rooted connection to farming.
Read MoreKentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles was joined by members of the Kentucky Pork Producers Association (KPPA) as he declared October as Pork Month in Kentucky.
Read MoreThe final tally of ag cash receipts demonstrates the strength of Kentucky agriculture, but that doesn’t mean farm families are getting rich.
Read MoreThe Adams’ are passionate about expanding their farming operations and continuing to push the limits as first-generation farmers. “We hope to grow the row crop enterprise to 800 acres in the next 5 years and to 1000 acres in the next 10 years,” they noted. “We would also like to grow our cow/calf operation to 100 brood cows in the next 5 years by better utilizing the pasture we currently have.”
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Read MoreA native of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Michael Moore recently made a life-changing decision. He returned to college as a first-generation student to pursue a bachelor’s degree in sustainable agriculture in the community food systems track at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Read MoreThe University of Kentucky, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, is working to uncover the mysterious world of gene silencing in plants. Thanks to this research, scientists may develop more effective ways to improve crop yields, increase resistance to pests and diseases, and reduce agriculture’s environmental impact.
Read MoreAlan Watts is the morning Ag Reporter on WKDZ and is an excellent source for the latest Kentucky agriculture news.
Read MorePutting down permanent roots sometimes means uprooting first. The family of Catlin Young knows this too well.
Read More“Farming is an inherently stressful occupation, and well-being includes mental and physical aspects,” Commissioner Quarles said. “The Raising Hope Kentucky initiative continues to provide farmers with information about mental health resources and destigmatize mental health issues. The awards given out help continue that progress toward mental health awareness for our farming community.”
Read MoreKentucky's agricultural receipts reach new RECORD HIGH of $8.3 BILLION in 2022, up from $6.9 billion in 2021. According to the most recent USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service report. . .
Read MoreLearn about Alice Baesler's legendary career and influence in Kentucky agriculture.
Read MoreThe Murray State University Board of Regents adopted a resolution of support at its Friday, Aug. 25 meeting to create a task force and begin a feasibility study to examine the statewide shortage of veterinarians and work toward the development of a School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University.
Read MoreThe University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Horse Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, recently collaborated on the 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey. This was a follow-up to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, which was the first comprehensive study of equine agriculture in Kentucky in more than 30 years.
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