According to researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Kentucky’s late summer drought, followed by mild/late fall weather and recent rains could put mares at risk on tall fescue pastures.
Read Moreracker Barrel Restaurants, FiveStar gas stations, and all the Dairy Queen restaurants in Kentucky and the surrounding region share one thing in common – they all use Kentucky-grown pork for their sausage. With more than 1.1 million swine produced annually in Kentucky, pork is an important product for the state’s agriculture community. That importance is celebrated this month as Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles proclaims October as Pork Month in Kentucky.
Read MoreAcross Kentucky, pastures are dry. Kentucky farmers are feeling the impact of a familiar situation. Low water levels on the Mississippi River are adding another challenge.
Read MoreKentucky horse farms rely on Oregon’s Willamette Valley for seed. The region is the largest producer of turf grass and cool-season forage seed in the world. With ongoing drought conditions straining supply, University of Kentucky forage specialists encourage horse farm owners to secure their seed now.
Read MoreA task force charged with finding solutions to Kentucky’s large-animal veterinarian shortage met in Frankfort Wednesday at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
Read MorePing Dairy in Pulaski County is the reigning winner of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council’s (KDDC) Highest Milk Quality Award. Members of the Ping family are, from left: Andrea, Adam, Brooklyn, and Haley, along with Haley’s boyfriend, Jaden, who works full-time at the family’s dairy. The Ping family also won the most recent Top Quality Herd Award given by the council last year and five of the past six awards in that category. (KDDC photo)
Read MoreThe mission of the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) in Lexington is to improve the productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness of forage-based enterprises that raise beef cattle, horses, sheep, and goats — particularly operators of small- to medium-sized farms.
Read MoreKentucky cattle producers and industry representatives joined Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles Monday as he signed a proclamation commemorating the month of May as Kentucky Beef Month.
Read MoreThe Kentucky State Board of Agriculture (SBOA) unanimously selected Dr. Steve Velasco III to serve as the new State Veterinarian at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).
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