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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Vol. 18 | No. 14

Fiber innovation and youth education

take center stage during Kentucky Alpaca Month

The Alpaca & Llama Fun Show at the Jessamine County Fair provided a glimpse into the deep bond between young handlers and their animals. The show brought together families, 4-H youth, breeders, and community members for an evening filled with showmanship, obstacle courses, and hands-on learning. Click on photo for more photos.

Country music singer from Ky.

partners with Kentucky Proud

Ky. Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell called Alex Miller "the perfect spokesperson for Ky. Proud" because of his ag background.

Kentucky Proud soft drink

introduces new pawpaw flavor

Ale-8-One’s latest flavor is based on Kentucky's native pawpaw, also known as the custard apple or the Kentucky banana.

KFB names three finalists for

Kentucky Farmer of the Year

The finalists are: Mark Metcalfe of Hopkins County, Scott Porter of Mason County, and Mike Wilson of Anderson County.

More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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Join me at the 121st Kentucky State Fair Aug. 14-24 in Louisville

Ky. Proud ice cream wins 3rd straight gold medal at international contest

Ky. Ag Development Board approves more than $3.4 million in projects

Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves over $3.1 million in loans

Blackberries in bloom: It’s peak picking season at Woodford Co. orchard

Ballard County farmer slashes grain loss with aftermarket technology

First Ky. farmer elected to National Corn Growers' Association board

Hemp industry warns against harsh farm bill THC rules

Sen. McConnell: We can grow hemp and protect kids at same time

Kentucky State’s 65th Farm City Field Day draws 500 visitors

KSU partners with Louisville distillery on bourbon research

UK greenhouse study offers hope for protecting, cleansing waterways

Scott County cattle farmer pleads guilty to COVID-19 fraud

Kentucky Angus cattle named champions at two shows in Louisville

Beef prices prices have climbed to record highs this summer

Nestle pledges to remove artificial dyes from its U.S. foods by 2026

1 in 5 packaged foods and drinks contain synthetic dyes

Farmers' market vendors: Seven essential tips for sales success

USDA plan limits ownership of American farmland by U.S. adversaries

USDA disaster aid now available to eligible farmers

Career fair is Sept. 25 for agribusiness, distillation, and equine industries

Hopkins Co. Extension to host farm cost share info session on Aug. 21

Nominations for FSA county committee elections accepted until Aug. 1

Louisville organic urban farm to host field day on July 29

UK to host Kentucky Farm Succession Seminar July 23 in Owensboro

And in case you missed it ...

World's most expensive cheese sells for $42,232

Did you know this Kentucky ag fact?

Kentucky bourbon is a $9 billion economic and tourism powerhouse for the Commonwealth, generating $360 million is state and local taxes as well as boosting corn production, one of Kentucky’s top commodities.

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