Cattle producers have two opportunities this fall to learn more about profitable grazing systems. The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, with the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council and the UK Master Grazer Program will offer the Kentucky Fall Grazing Conference Oct. 26 in Leitchfield and Oct. 27 in Winchester.
Read MoreMother Nature dealt heavy blows to Kentucky cattle producers this year. Early summer drought caused hay shortages in the west and late July flooding turned Eastern Kentucky pastures into rivers. The high waters wiped out fences and left pasture areas covered in mud and silt that still pose risks to livestock.
Read MoreTwo cases of a new, potentially dangerous, disease of cattle has been detected in Kentucky, according to Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn.
Read MoreFor the second year, the Kentucky Livestock Coalition ran its Meat Me at the Table campaign – designed to encourage Kentuckians to make meat the centerpiece of their menus during National Grilling Month – throughout the month of July.
Read MoreThe Kentucky State Board of Agriculture recently selected Woodford County’s Dr. Kerry Barling to serve as the new Deputy State Veterinarian. He began his new post with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) June 1.
Read MoreLike other agriculture producers in the commonwealth, Kentucky dairy farmers faced the challenges of COVID-19, disastrous weather events, chain supply issues, and inflation. To honor the resiliency and the everyday hard work of the Kentucky dairy farmer, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles joined Kentucky dairy producers in proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Kentucky.
Read MoreWhile the majestic horse farms of Central Kentucky are the most visible symbol of the state’s storied equine industry, these and all the other horse farms throughout the Commonwealth are real-deal working farms no matter what breed resides on each.
Read MoreKentucky cattle producers joined Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles Tuesday as he signed a proclamation commemorating the month of May as Kentucky Beef Month.
Read MoreFederal 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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