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Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024

Vol. 17 | No. 16

Record-breaking year for ‘Ag Tag’ donations

totals more than $931,000

Kentucky farmers donated a record-breaking $931,201.81 to the Ag Tag Program for 2024, the largest amount ever donated in a single year. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell presented representatives from Kentucky FFA (top) and Kentucky 4-H (bottom) checks for $310,400.60. The donations are divided equally among 4-H, FFA, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).

Why do green shavings cover

show rings at Ky. Expo Center?

“The green shavings are what makes us special,” Kentucky Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler said.

New partnership leads to largest-ever Sunshine Class

This year's class is already full with 60 kids with special needs taking part, growing from three participants three years ago.

Grant opportunities available for Kentucky FFA chapters

KDA's Raising Hope program is investing $125,000 to provide FFA programs that focus on farm safety, health, and rescue.

More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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Looking for some fun? AgLand at the Ky. State Fair is the place to be!

Shelby Co. family keeps State Fair cattle tradition alive for 4 generations

Owenton dairy farmer says he's on a 'cow-cation' at Kentucky State Fair

A guide to the food at the Kentucky State Fair

Horse dies in accident during World's Championship Horse Show

UK doctorate degree prepared Kentucky's new state apiarist for vital role

UK student is one step closer to dream job after KDA internship

Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves over $2 million in loans

Ky. Ag Development Board divvies up more than $390,000 in grants

Kentucky invests $625,000 in AgTech startups

LFPA program provides 1,250 food boxes at Back to School Rallies

Mount Washington Farmers' Market named America's favorite

Cooler temperatures, above-normal rainfall improves Ky. crop conditions

Weather extremes force producers to rethink hay, livestock strategy

UK research uncovers growing threat to corn crops: fungicide resistance

UK launches pilot program to inspire future ag leaders in Scott County

It's apple season! Here are orchards near Louisville to go apple picking

Kentucky FFA Association breaks ground on FFA camp in Hardinsburg

Ky. Farm Bureau sets record for post-secondary scholarship awards

349 educators from 60 Ky. counties participate in KFB training this year

U.S. beef cattle numbers drop to lowest point in more than six decades

Summertime food favorites cost 30 percent more than five years ago

USDA reports show a big soybean crop expected this fall

Farm State of Mind campaign combats increasing stress in farming

New insights on how bird flu crosses the species barrier

USDA accepts more than 2.2 million acres this year through CRP

Organic Association of Ky. Farmer Field Day is Sept. 5 at Meade Co. farm

Field Crop Pest Management and Spray Clinic is Aug. 29 in Princeton

KFB accepting nominations through Aug. 23 for Farm Woman of the Year

And in case you missed it ...

Lost wedding ring found on Kentucky family farm after 61 years

Kentucky ag fact

Kentucky was home to 2,324 market farm animals with KUIP (Kentucky Uniform Identification Program) tags during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

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