Kentucky Farm Bureau Across Kentucky
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| 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. | ||
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