Two strawberry viruses found in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky., (May 22, 2013) – Kentucky strawberry producers should check with their supplier on the origin of their plugs after two viruses were found this spring in the state, said Nicole Ward Gauthier, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s Department of Plant...

FARM BUREAU REACHES OUT TO STORM VICTIMS

Throughout much of the history of this great state, the family members of Oklahoma Farm Bureau have worked together, sharing the joys, and the sufferings that accompany everyday life.  We are a statewide family with offices in all 77 counties to serve Oklahomans.  The horrific storms serve as another...

Farm Bureau kicks off 2013 photo contest

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2013—The American Farm Bureau Federation, in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, has announced the 2013 Farm Bureau Photo Contest. The contest is open to all state and county Farm Bureau members and staff above 18 years of age at the time of...

USDA predicts record corn crop despite early challenges

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 10, 2013 – The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released today by the Agriculture Department shows that a record corn crop is still reachable despite a slow start to planting season, according to American Farm Bureau Federation analysts. The report forecasts a...

Comer commemorates May beef month in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Agriculture Commissioner James Comer saluted Kentucky’s beef industry for its contributions to Kentucky’s agricultural economy and beef’s nutritional value as he commemorated May Beef Month. “Kentucky is the leading beef cattle state east of the Mississippi River,” Commissioner...

USDA announces farm payments scheduled to resume: MILC, SURE, and NAP will restart on May 8

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced today that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due to sequestration, are scheduled to resume today, May 8. This includes payments for the 2011 Supplemental...

FSA announces prevented planting deadlines

Lexington, KY, May 8, 2013— With spring planting underway, the Farm Service Agency is reminding producers to timely report any prevented or failed acreage to their local office.   Prevented planting acreage, or acreage that could not be planted because of wet field conditions or other natural...

FSA announces CRP Continuous signup

Lexington, KY, May 8, 2013— Beginning May 13, 2013, the USDA-Farm Service Agency will be accepting new offers and approving new contracts under CRP’s Continuous, CREP, FWP, and SAFE signups. The following practices are available under continuous signup: CP-8A Grass Waterways Non-easement; CP-9...

Free fruit for the masses

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., (May 6, 2013) – In Hopkinsville, what began as a quest for a few basketfuls of apples will soon be a bountiful harvest for city residents. Nate and Ellen Ragsdale, Challenge House ambassadors, were looking for a source of apples to make apple jelly. The Ragsdales use the jelly as part of...

Decision deadline nearing for risk protection programs

Lexington, Ky. The 2012 drought greatly reduced Kentucky corn yields and left many producers wondering whether they have the protection they need in case of another disastrous season. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture economist Cory Walters said producers can choose between two risk protection...