Burley market outlook is good

If everything falls into place, this year’s burley tobacco crop will be the most valuable one since the tobacco program was abolished in 2004. World burley production fell by around 25 percent last year, creating low stock levels. Companies are now clamoring for the high quality burley common in Kentucky...

Well “equipped” . . .Farmers are sold on Fayette County Farm Bureau auction

Thirty years ago, a small group of Fayette County FB leaders with connections to tobacco auction sales got an idea for raising a little money for the organization while providing a nice service to members. They decided to hold an auction for old and unwanted equipment and other farm items, with the Farm...

The business of growing . .County Farm Bureaus in the mix with ag development initiative

County Agricultural Development Councils have been on a hot seat ever since the state’s historic agricultural development initiative got underway in 2001. The county councils, which include dozens of Farm Bureau leaders throughout the state, are charged with the responsibility of submitting project...

Food Check-Out Day…

KFB and some county Farm Bureaus used the annual “Food Check-Out” promotion to remind consumers of how they benefit from the work of farmers. “Food Check-Out Day” was initiated 17 years ago to put a spotlight on the low cost of food in the United States. While that remains the primary message, Farm...

Strategic plan for Kentucky ag is released

The Kentucky Agriculture Council (KAC) unveiled its five-year strategic plan for agriculture at a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda that included Governor Steve Beshear, Agriculture Commissioner James Comer and the chairmen of the House and Senate Ag Committees. KFB Executive Vice President David S. Beck, who...

Equine survey reveals wealth of information

Kentucky is home to 242,400 horses and the total value of the state’s equine and equine-related assets is estimated at $23.4 billion, according to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey. The comprehensive statewide survey of all breeds of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules was the first such study since 1977....

The right image . . .mural at Wolfe County Farm Bureau office honors rural culture

Entering downtown Campton from the east on Main Street, it’s hard to miss the Wolfe County FB office. Adorning the side of the building facing west is an eye-catching 8 ½ X 44-foot mural depicting farm and rural scenes from Wolfe County, where some 600 farms are scattered among the Appalachian...

Elections held during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 93rd annual meeting

Louisville, KY (December 8, 2012) – Pulaski County farmer Mark Haney was re-elected president of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) on the concluding day of the organization’s 93rd annual meeting. Also re-elected were Webster County’s Eddie Melton as First Vice-President and Hart County’s J. Fritz Giesecke...

Kentucky Farm Bureau concludes 93rd annual meeting with adoption of new policy

Louisville, KY (December 8, 2012) – Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) concluded its 93rd annual meeting here today with its Board of Directors approving condensed lists of priority issues for 2013. The organization’s delegates adopted policy positions at its business session on Friday. Tax policies top the...

Stacy Vincent wins Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Discussion Meet

Louisville, KY (December 8, 2012)– Stacy Vincent of Fayette County, won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual’s skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues. The event was one of the...