Kentucky Farm Bureau Across Kentucky

 

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2023
1 Jan 2-6 KYFBAK-0101 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says agriculture needs immigration reform and an adequate workforce.
KYFBAK-0102 Kentucky Ag Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles says environmental stewardship will be a part of debate on a new farm bill.
KYFBAK-0103 KFB Generation Bridge Chairperson Sara Beth Guffey says the new program is exceeding its original goals.
2 Jan 9-13 KYFBAK-0201 KFB President Mark Haney says a large group of Kentuckians are in Puerto Rico for the AFBF 104th Annual Meeting.
KYFBAK-0202 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says the EPA's new Waters of the U.S. definition only "muddied the water" for farmers.
KYFBAK-0203 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says farm diversity means compromise for AFBF national policy.
3 Jan 16-20 KYFBAK-0301 KFB President Mark Haney says AFBF started work on farm bill priorities months ago.
KYFBAK-0302 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says nutrition programs need to stay in the farm bill.
KYFBAK-0303 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says leaders are younger and more diverse.
4 Jan 23-27 KYFBAK-0401 USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says Mexico's proposed ban on U.S. GMO corn will hurt Mexican consumers.
KYFBAK-0402 AFBF's Dave Salmonsen says Canadian dairy policy is violating the USMCA Trade Agreement.
KYFBAK-0403 AFBF's Andrew Wamsley believes congressional leaders are ready to get to work on a new farm bill.
5 Jan 30- Feb 3 KYFBAK-0501 Christian County Farm Bureau received an Award For Excellence from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
KYFBAK-0502 Clark County Farm Bureau received an Award For Excellence from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
KYFBAK-0503 Marion County Farm Bureau received an Award For Excellence from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
6 Feb 6- 10 KYFBAK-0601 Barren County's Matthew Estes was a winner in KFB's Outstanding Youth Contest.
KYFBAK-0602 Logan County's Jenna Coles was a winner in KFB's Outstanding Youth Contest.
KYFBAK-0603 Hopkins County Central Vo-Ag teacher Ben Prevett was KFB's Discussion Meet winner representing the state in Puerto Rico at the AFBF Convention.
7 Feb 13-17 KYFBAK-0701 Mercer County Farm Bureau received a County Award For Excellence from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
KYFBAK-0702 Daviess County's Gary Cecil received the Farmer of the Year Award from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
KYFBAK-0703 KFB President Mark Haney says county farm bureau presidents are critical to KFB success.
8 Feb 20-24 KYFBAK-0801 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the new EPA WOTUS rules are another example of government overreach.
KYFBAK-0802 Harlan County received a County Award for Excellence for their work in 2022.
KYFBAK-0803 Daviess County's Katie Cecil is the Generation Bridge Advocate of the year for 2022.
9 Feb 27 - Mar 3 KYFBAK-0901 Wolfe County Farm Bureau recieved a County Award for Excellence in 2022.
KYFBAK-0902 Union County's Tammy White is a new member of the KFB State Board of Directors.
KYFBAK-0903 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the price for raising crops continues to move higher.
10 March 6-10 KYFBAK-1001 KFB President Mark Haney has concerns about the Biden Administrations new WOTUS definition.
KYFBAK-1002 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the Kentucky Beef Expo brings opportunity for the state's cattlemen.
KYFBAK-1003 Casey County Farm Bureau received an award for excellence for their support for the county's farm families.
11 March 13-17 KYFBAK-1101 Kentucky Corn Grower Richard Preston says National Corn Grower Association policy is important for the state's farmers.
KYFBAK-1102 KFB Second Vice-President Sharon Furches says the Biden WOTUS rule won't change Kentucky farmer's resolve to protect soil.
KYFBAK-1103 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Congress has every reason to raise the baseline for farm programs.
12 March 20-24 KYFBAK-1201 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says every day is Natural Agriculture Day on the farm.
KYFBAK-1202 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says it is imperative that a new farm bill maintains crop insurance.
KYFBAK-1203 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says says National Agriculture Day is a celebration for everyone.
13 Mar 27-31 KYFBAK-1301 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says farmers are facing similar battles as decades before.
KYFBAK-1302 Senate Agriculture Committee Economist John Newton says the current farm bill doesn't reflect today's economics.
KYFBAK-1303 House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott opposes additional work requirements  for SNAP recipients.
14 April 3-7 KYFBAK-1401 KFB President Mark Haney sees a surge of enthusiasm from new ag leadership.
KYFBAK-1402 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton shares a  "share the road" message for a safe Spring planting season.
KYFBAK-1403 Executive Vice President Drew Graham touts KFB success in the latest round of the General Assembly.
15 April 10-14 KYFBAK-1501 KFB President Mark Haney says students now have new career options with KEES funds.
KYFBAK-1502 Indiana U.S. Senator Mike Braun says the nation's budget presents real challenges for future farm programs.
KYFBAK-1503 Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association says gasoline will cost more unless the White House approves summer sales of E-15.
16 April 17-21 KYFBAK-1601 Kansas 1st District Congressman Tracey Mann says the 2023 Farm Bill needs crop insurance and permanant disaster assistance.
KYFBAK-1602 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says farmers will participate in incentive based revenue programs for sustainable production practices.
KYFBAK-1603 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says farm bureau needs voices to speak on behalf of rural Kentucky and farming.
17 April 24-28 KYFBAK-1701 Senate Ag Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says there are already work requirements tied to SNAP program benefits.
KYFBAK-1702 Maryland Representative Steny Hoyer says the U.S. cannot afford to default on its debt obligations to creditors.
KYFBAK-1703 Senate Appropriations Ag sub-committee Ranking Member John Hoeven says legislators will have prioritize spending in a new farm bill.
18 May 1-5 KYFBAK-1801 Larue County's Caleb Ragland testified recently before a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on the new farm bill.
KYFBAK-1802 KFB President Mark Haney says a new farm bill is critical to the success of rural Kentucky.
KYFBAK-1803 KFB Second Vice President Eddie Melton says crop insurance is important to farmers young and old.
19 May 8-12 KYFBAK-1901 KFB President Mark Haney says rural Kentucky benefits from more than farm programs in a farm bill.
KYFBAK-1902 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says farm bureau is always at work on policy development.
KYFBAK-1903 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says there lots to gain by visiting a KFB Certified Roadside Market.
20 May 15-19 KYFBAK-2001 Arlan Suderman with StoneX says there are dire consequences for the nation if spending isn't brought under control.
KYFBAK-2002 United Soybean Board Chairwoman Meagan Kaiser says demand for next generation bio-fuels is growing.
KYFBAK-2003 KFB President Mark Haney says a new farm bill is critically important for Kentucky and its farmers.
21 May 21-25 KYFBAK-2101 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says foreign land ownership is a growing concern for farmers and Washington.
KYFBAK-2102 KFB President Mark Haney says graduating seniors have more education options thanks to the state General Assembly.
KYFBAK-2103 NCBA President Todd Wilkinson doesn't accept critique from activists groups over environmental stewardship.
22 May 29- June 2 KYFBAK-2201 NCBA Chief Counsel Mary Thomas Hart says SCOTUS ruling in the sacket case is a victory for farmers and property owners. 
KYFBAK-2202 Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says he has a job to complete at the Department of Agriculture.
KYFBAK-2203 KFB's Todd Bright says there are lots of benefits to shopping at a KFB Certified Farm Market.
23 June 5-9 KYFBAK-2301 KFB Presidnet Mark Haney praises groundbreaking on a new Forage Animal Production Lab at UK. 
KYFBAK-2302 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Kentucky Water Laws are a model for the nation.
KYFBAK-2303 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham is pleased with the SCOTUS ruling on the EPA's Waters of the US rule.
24 June 12-16 KYFBAK-2401 KFB President Mark Haney says federal farm programs should maintain voluntary conservation participation.
KYFBAK-2402 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says county farm bureau secretaries are a wealth of information.
KYFBAK-2403 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says voters should listen close for key issues in the state governor's race.
25 June 19-23 KYFBAK-2501 KFB President Mark Haney says ag leaders may be left with difficult choices between spending and programs with a new farm bill.
KYFBAK-2502 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Kentucky has a water quality plan that Washington can't beat.
KYFBAK-2503 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says Kentucky graduates have more career options to choose from with KEES Funds.
26 June 26-30 KYFBAK-2601 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says they have worked with legislators to set priorities for a new farm bill.
KYFBAK-2602 House Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson says a new farm bill should provide a safety net for all farmers.
KYFBAK-2603 Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman believes legislators can provide a bipartisan farm bill.
27 July 3-7 KYFBAK-2701 KFB President Mark Haney is grateful for the sacrifices that secured freedom for the nation.
KYFBAK-2702 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham first learned the lessons of freedom from his father's service to the nation.
KYFBAK-2703 KFB policy specialist Erica King says many aspects of the nation's farm bill are important to the Commonwealth.
28 July 10-14 KYFBAK-2801 U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and John Boozman comment on spending for the 2023 Farm Bill.
KYFBAK-2802 NRECA CEO Jim Matheson says political pressure on fossil fuels is threatening the base load capacity of the nation.
KYFBAK-2803 Nutrien Climatologist Eric Snodgrass believes the summer weather pattern may remain unstable this year.
29 July 17-21 KYFBAK-2901 KFB President Mark Haney says 2023 weather has been challenging for property owners and KFB Insurance.
KYFBAK-2902 KFB Young Farmers Chair Eli Mann says they're building the next generation of Kentucky Ag Leaders.
KYFBAK-2903 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says Certified Farm Markets are a great source for delicious ag products.
30 July 24-28 KYFBAK-3001 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says consumers have an appetite for locally grown food.
KYFBAK-3002 KFB Generation Bridge Chair Sara Beth Guffey says the program is empowering new leaders for agriculture and rural Kentucky.
KYFBAK-3003 AgResource Company President Dan Basse says Congress should improve price support levels in a new farm bill.
31 July 31-Aug 4 KYFBAK-3101 United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland says checkoff programs offer excellent return on investment for farmers.
KYFBAK-3102 KFB President Mark Haney says Washington cannot fail in delivering a new farm bill this year.
KYFBAK-3103 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the pending election will bring new leadership to the state's department of agriculture.
32 August 7-11 KYFBAK-3201 House Ag Chair Glen Thompson says his committee is on task to write a new farm bill.
KYFBAK-3202 KFB President Mark Haney says leadership development is priority one for Kentucky Farm Bureau.
KYFBAK-3203 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton salues Ryan Quarles for his service to the state as Agriculture Commissioner.
33 August 14-18 KYFBAK-3301 Jennifer Coleman with Aimpoint Research says consumers want even more information about their food.
KYFBAK-3302 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Burton says it's important to empower the next generation of ag leaders.
KYFBAK-3303 Generation Bridge Chair Sara Beth Guffey says some things about farming are hard to communicate to legislators.
34 August 21-24 KYFBAK-3401 KFB President Mark Haney says the Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast is the place to be at the state fair.
KYFBAK-3402 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says farmers are anxiously awaiting the beginning of the harvest season.
KYFBAK-3403 Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam says it will take a broad coalition of supporters to see a new farm bill approved.
35 August 28-Sep 1 KYFBAK-3501 KFB President Mark Haney reports the 59th Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Auction brought $10 million dollars for charities in the Commonwealth.
KYFBAK-3502 Corn farmer Meagan Dwyer says the EPA's Amended Waters of the US ruling didn't bring changes that land owners needed to know.
KYFBAK-3503 Done Torte with Farm Progress Companies says technology is improving productivity and stewardship on today's farms.
36 Sep 4-8 KYFBAK-3601 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says Washington faces an immediate deadline to approve a new farm and food bill.
KYFBAK-3602 The EPA amended its Waters of the US Rule without public comment. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said it was a missed opportunity.
KYFBAK-3603 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the renewable fuel industry is important to farmers and rural communities.
37 Sep 11-15 KYFBAK-3701 A Shelby County farm was host to the Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2023. Amanda Gajdzek supports Bryan's celebration of agricutlure.
KYFBAK-3702 The United States is falling behind in public agriculture research.  Bayer's Dr. Jackie Applegate says the collaboration of public and private research is critical.
KYFBAK-3703 Arlan Suderman of Stone X believes late season weather could cut soybean potential and further tighten domestic soybean stocks this year.
38 Sep 18-22 KYFBAK-3801 KFB President Mark Haney says gridlock on Capitol Hill is clouding the future of farm policy.
KYFBAK-3802 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says rural roads and bridges need an influx of funds for needed improvements.
KYFBAK-3803 KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the Generation Bridge Program is empowering a new wave of ag leaders.
39 Sep 25-29 KYFBAK-3901 KFB Young Farmers Chair Eli Mann says a new farm bill from Washington is critical for the states younger generation.
KYFBAK-3902 KFB Young Farmers  Chair Eli Mann says they're recruiting future ag leaders from across the Commonwealth for service to agriculture.
KYFBAK-3903 KFB Generation Bridge Chair Sara Beth Guffey says the state's agriculture voice is actually a chorus of commodities, communities and generations.
40 Oct 2-6 KYFBAK-4001 Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalitions says low water levels on the Mississippi River threaten U.S. Crop Exports.
KYFBAK-4002 KFB President Mark Haney says cooperation is key successful leadership.
KYFBAK-4003 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the harvest season his here and farmers don't punch a clock.
41 Oct 9-13 KYFBAK-4101 KFB President Mark Haney says fall is a time to bring the family to the farm.
KYFBAK-4102 KFB President Mark Haney says the Ag Commissioner's role and KDA are important to farm bureau.
KYFBAK-4103 KFB's Kyle Kelly says solar farm leasing will always be under the eye of the General Assembly.
42 Oct 16-20 KYFBAK-4201 KFB's Kyle Kelly says a "rubber stamp" extension of the 2018 farm bill won't bring changes Kentucky farmers need.
KYFBAK-4202 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says he will be concerned with a farm bill that's written next year.
KYFBAK-4203 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Congress has work to do on farm and food policy.
 
43 Oct 23-27 KYFBAK-4301 KFB President Mark Haney joins a long list of great leaders who have guided the association.
KYFBAK-4302 KFB President Mark Haney has led the state for 15 years and served as a national leader.
KYFBAK-4303 KFB President Mark Haney says he's learned a lot about leadership at the point of the association.
44 Oct 30 Nov 3 KYFBAK-4401 KFB President Mark Haney leaves a legacy of leadership for the association.  He says compromise is a key to success.
KYFBAK-4402 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton is holding out hope that Congress can deliver a farm bill.
KYFBAK-4403 KFB Resolutions Chairman Eddie Melton says county leaders have been active in developing policy for the association.
45 Nov 6-10 KYFBAK-4501  KFB's Eddie Melton says the resolutions committee has considered nearly a thousand proposals from the state's farmers.
KYFBAK-4502 KFB resolutions chairman Eddie Melton says state annexation laws may be before the delegate body.
KYFBAK-4503 KFB resolutions chairman Eddie Melton says annexation laws are a growing concern for the state's farmers.
46 Nov 13-17 KYFBAK-4601 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the group stands for individual property owner rights and the right to farm.
KYFBAK-4602 KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says this year's annual meeting could be the biggest and best ever.
KYFBAK-4603 KFB's Kyle Kelly says farmers need a new farm bill from Washington, but that's not the only issue that needs attention.
47 Nov 20-24 KYFBAK-4701 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says Congress must approve a new farm bill early next year.
KYFBAK-4702 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill won't meet the needs of farmers or hungry Americans.
KYFBAK-4703 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says food insecurity affects too many Americans.
48 Nov 27-Dec 1 KYFBAK-4801 2023 Farmer of the Year Jed Clark says with fewer farmers the KFB voice is more important than ever.
KYFBAK-4802 Graves County's Jed Clark is the KFB Farmer of the year.  Moving ahead, Clark is concerned about tight margins.
KYFBAK-4803 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says an extension of the farm bill isn't adequate for today's farms and ranches .
49 Dec 4-8 KYFBAK-4901 New KFB President Eddie Melton speaks the praise of Kentucky agriculture working together.
KYFBAK-4902 KFB President Eddie Melton says farm bureau is active in every generation of its membership.
KYFBAK-4903 Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says a new farm bill is a top priority for Congress next year.
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