HB 167 was signed into law on March 24
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Good fences mark clear boundaries, keep livestock contained and create a clean aesthetic. Farmers who build and maintain a good fence add value to their farms and protect their assets
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The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment created an online training program aimed at educating general-practice veterinarians on small and backyard poultry flock challenges.
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Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.
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Federal and state authorities have released two Western Kentucky poultry sites from quarantine restrictions after tests reveal both premises are now clear of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus. Both sites had been under quarantine restrictions since February.
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“Have You Herd,” is hosted by Morgan Hayes and Joshua Jackson, assistant extension professors in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Friends since meeting at UK when students, both specialize in livestock handling facilities with Hayes’ research occurring mostly inside those facilities, while Jackson focuses on the outside. Jackson is also known for his geospatial and drone research.
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Several grant funding opportunities are available at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles announced today.
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