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Friday, August 22, 2025

Vol. 18 | No. 16

Ag Tag donations set record at nearly $1 million

Kentucky farmers donated a record-breaking $995,440.74 to the Ag Tag Program for 2024, the largest amount ever donated in a single year. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, in white shirt, presented checks for $331,813.58 to state officers from Kentucky 4-H, top, and Kentucky FFA, bottom, from Ag Tag funds.

Ky. businesses receive grants to secure food supply chain

More than $2 million in grants was awarded to 27 Kentucky agricultural businesses.

UK demos new high-tech device to weigh cattle

University of Kentucky Extension beef specialist Dr. Katie VanValin explains how a Gallagher Auto Weigher works.

Ky. Proud Livestock Classic coming up Sept. 6 in Casey Co.

The very first Kentucky Proud Livestock Classic will spotlight Kentucky Proud animals from across the state.

More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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Madisonville North Hopkins wins first salsa challenge at Ky. State Fair

State Fair celebrates giant pumpkins, watermelons, and other produce

Kentucky Ag Finance Corp. approves more than $3.1 million in loans

Ky. Ag Development Board OKs over half a million dollars in projects

Kentucky farmers' markets celebrate stories, people behind the food

Grain crop conditions mostly favorable during wettest year on record

Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board elects Fred L. Sipes as chairman

Elizabethtown-based food bank opening new hub in Bowling Green

Walmart recalls frozen shrimp sold in Ky. over potential radioactivity

Dollar General recalling 8-ounce jars of Clover Valley Instant Coffee

Celebration of life remembers Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas

What farmers need to know about rabies in cattle

UK study finds rising antibiotic resistance in cattle

Research shows wheatgrass can improve soil health in Kentucky

Emergency loans available for farmers in Monroe, surrounding counties

Family farms make up 95 percent of all U.S. operations

Only 3% of family farms make it to the 4th generation; What about yours?

Animal drugs approved to combat New World Screwworm

Farm Bureau commends USDA efforts to protect livestock from parasite

American farmers need simpler access to migrant workers

Beef Bash will be held Sept. 20 in Woodford County

Soil properties workshop to be Sept. 16 at EKU's Meadowbrook Farm

Family Farm Field Day to take place Aug. 23 in Marion County

And in case you missed it ...

Cow produces record-setting 90.6 gallons of milk in three days

Did you know this Kentucky ag fact?

Kentucky boasts the seventh-highest number of farms – nearly 70,000 – among the nation’s 50 states. Farmland comprises more than 12.4 million acres, making up nearly half of Kentucky’s total acreage.

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