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Friday, February 21, 2025

Vol. 18 | No. 4

Commissioner Shell: Help secure the future

of Ky. agriculture by donating to Ag Tag fund

"Last year, Kentucky farmers donated a record-breaking $931,201.81 to the Ag Tag Program," Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell wrote of the $10 voluntary donation Kentuckians can make each year when buying or renewing their farm vehicle license plates. "This year, I’m hoping we can reach that $1-million mark, creating even more positive outcomes for Kentucky’s agricultural youth."

New U.S. ag secretary visits

Kentucky on first official trip

Brooke Rollins, left, and Commissioner Shell had a fireside chat with over 100 farmers at Gallrein Farms near Shelbyville.

Shell and Ky. AG to combat guidelines downgrading meat

Biden-Harris administration guidelines moved beans, peas, and lentils ahead of beef and poultry as best protein sources.

Lincoln County cattle farmer loves what he does for a living

David Miller’s 130-acre cattle farm is among about 600 of Kentucky’s 76,000 ag operations that are Black owned.

More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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This is Kentucky Proud Virtual Spring CSA Week across the state

Kentucky Proud to offer Retail Readiness Workshop to help ag producers

Commissioner Shell, Lt. Gov. Coleman gearing up for Ag Education Week

Commissioner Shell issued letter of full support for Murray St. vet school

Local veterinarians raise concerns over Murray State vet school proposal

Mattingly: Hallmark of push for ag education is to know it and to value it

Ky. Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $1.2 million in loans

Kentucky farmer offers tips for raising chickens as egg prices soar

Kentucky cattle numbers decline 2 percent to lowest total in 70 years

Walk a mile in the boots of a Ky. cattleman during bitter cold temps

Churchill to undergo largest expansion/renovation in its 150-year history

It's the time of year for increased sightings of coyotes in Kentucky

Recalled canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's in Kentucky, Kroger, Walmart

Senate legislation would protect white oak trees for bourbon industry

Brooke Rollins confirmed as 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

U.S. doesn’t grow enough food to feed all Americans, but it could

Mexico repeals ban on biotech corn imports from the U.S.

Rural men live two fewer years on average than their urban counterparts

Integrated Pest Management Training School to be held online March 12

UK Food as Health Alliance hosts first annual symposium on March 11

Free honey production workshop will be March 10 in Williamsburg

18th annual 'Pastures Please!!' set for Feb. 27 in Lexington

Kentucky Dairy Conference will return to Bowling Green Feb. 25-26

Ky. Alfalfa & Stored Forage Conference coming to Lexington on Feb. 25

And in case you missed it ...

Bloom that smells like rotting garbage has thousands lining up for a whiff

Kentucky ag fact

Kentucky's bourbon industry produces 95 percent of the global supply and contributes about $9 billion to the Commonwealth’s economy.

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