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2024

1 Jan 1-5 KYFBAK-0101 KFB Discussion Meet winner Alex Gilles says you're never too old to learn.

KYFBAK-0102 Kentucky Ag Commissioner-Elect Jonathan Shell says issues should be bigger than politics.

KYFBAK-0103 KFB Woman of the Year Savannah Robin sees the need to open doors for the next generation.

2 Jan 8-12 KYFBAK-0201 AFBF President Zippy Duvall says the organization is strong because of its rural roots.

KYFBAK-0202 KFB Farm Woman of the Year Savannah Robin says there's room for new leaders in agriculture.

KYFBAK-0203 KFB Outstanding Youth Brooklyn Felts sees both sides of land use in the Commonwealth.

3 Jan 15-19 KYFBAK-0301 KFB President Eddie Melton says Kentucky policy will be included in the policy debate at the AFBF convention.

KYFBAK-0302 While Congress delay's FY24 spending decisions, KFB President Eddie Melton says the nation needs new farm and food policy.

KYFBAK-0303 KFB President Eddie Melton says margins look thin for 2024.

4 Jan 22-26 KYFBAK-0401 KFB President Eddie Melton hopes the General Assembly will dedicate funds for ports in the state.

KYFBAK-0402 KFB President Eddie Melton says ag district rules should be changed to protect more farmland.

KYFBAK-0403 Kentucky Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell is looking forward to a great working relationship with KFB.

5 Jan 29- Feb 2 KYFBAK-0501 KFB President Eddie Melton says protecting the environment is a high priority for Kentucky farmers.

KYFBAK-0502 KFB President Eddie Melton says the extension of the 2018 farm bill leaves farmers at risk in a down farm economy.

KYFBAK-0503 KFB President Eddie Melton says losses from wildlife cost Kentucky farmers millions of dollars every year.

6 Feb 5-9 KYFBAK-0601 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says stewardship is in the fabric of Kentucky farmers.

KYFBAK-0602 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says farmers need to keep telling the story of where food comes from.

KYFBAK-0603 KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says the 2018 farm bill extension doesn't reflect the financial risk farmers face.

7 Feb 12-16 KYFBAK-0701 Upton, Kentucky's Mike and Molly Adams were national runners up in the the AFBF Achievement Award.

KYFBAK-0702 Kentucky's Mike and Molly Adams are first generation farmers and were honored at the group's 105th annual meeting.

KYFBAK-0703 Molly Adams is a Kentucky farm wife and loves growing their farm and raising her family in the rural Commonwealth.

8 Feb 19-23 KYFBAK-0801 Improving the bottom line for Commonwealth farmers is a top priority for Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell.

KYFBAK-0802 AFBF's book of the year "My Grandpa, My Tree and Me" by author Roxette Trout tells the story of pecan farming.

KYFBAK-0803 Nikki Ellis with the Kentucky Pork Producers says consumers can stretch their food dollar and enjoy healthy protein with pork.

9 Feb 26 - Mar 1 KYFBAK-0901 KFB President Eddie Melton says the 2022 Ag Census shows some disturbing trends in Kentucky Agriculture.

KYFBAK-0902 KFB's Erica King says when farmers visit Washington, legislators pay attention.

KYFBAK-0903 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the state's farmers and consumers need a new farm bill.

10 March 4-8 KYFBAK-1001 KFB President Eddie Melton reports a successful trip to Washington for the Kentucky delegation.

KYFBAK-1002 KFB President Eddie Melton says sustainable aviation fuel would be a boon for Kentucky farmers.

KYFBAK-1003 KFB President Eddie Melton has high praise for U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell for his service to the state and nation.

11 March 11-15 KYFBAK-1101 KFB President Eddie Melton says modern chemistry is important for sustainable agriculture production.

KYFBAK-1102 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says farmers need affordable wage rates for migrant workers.

KYFBAK-1103 KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says not all commodities have the same economic outlook.

12 March 18-22 KYFBAK-1201 KFB's Todd Bright says 20-tons of food was recently donated to Kentucky's hungry and food insecure.

KYFBAK-1202 KFB's Todd Bright says Fayette County Farm Bureau partnered with over two dozen non-profits to help feed the hungry.

KYFBAK-1203 KFB's Todd Bright says farmers are concerned about hunger and working to help those in need.

13 Mar 25-29 KYFBAK-1301 American Farm Bureau Womens Committee Chair Isabella Chisim says farmers need to share the story of where food comes from.

KYFBAK-1302 KFB President Eddie Melton welcomes new ag industry to the Commonwealth.

KYFBAK-1303 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says county farm bureau leaders are key to the success of he organization.

14 April 1-5 KYFBAK-1401 Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell says new EPA regulations could negatively impact the state's meat processors.

KYFBAK-1402 Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Johnathan Shell says new EPA regulations could cost the state jobs and demand for livestock.

KYFBAK-1403 KFB President Eddie Melton appeals for patience from motorists during a busy planting season.

15 April 8-12 KYFBAK-1501 President Eddie Melton says KFB has launched the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative.

KYFBAK-1502 KFB President Eddie Melton says the state is rapidly losing farmers and farmland.

KYFBAK-1503 Eddie Melton says KFB's Kentucky Farmland Transition Initative is intended to keep farmland in the hands of producers.

16 April 15-19 KYFBAK-1601 Michael AuBuchon with Southwest Airlines says the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market could be a wealth of opportunity for the nation's crop farmers.

KYFBAK-1602 AFBF's Dustin Sherer says farmers need a new farm bill and an overhaul of agriculture tax policy.

KYFBAK-1603 Barbara O'Brien with Dairy Management Incorporated says dairy farmers were investing in sustainable farming long before it made headlines.

17 April 22-26 KYFBAK-1701 KFB President Eddie Melton hopes the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative leads to solutions to keep land in farms.

KYFBAK-1702 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the federation saw a successful round of the Kentucky General Assembly.

KYFBAK-1703 Bird Flu traces have been found in commercial dairy products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the pasturization process was effective.

18 April 29-May 3 KYFBAK-1801 KFB President Eddie Melton says the Kentucky General Assembly took steps to protect farmland from development.

KYFBAK-1802 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says state leaders in Frankfort responded favorably to KFB policy.

KYFBAK-1803 KFB's Kyle Kelly says the state budget made key investments in the state's water infrastructure.

19 May 6-10 KYFBAK-1901 Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has measured goals for a new farm bill.

KYFBAK-1902 Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says the Majority Leader has offered additional funds for a new farm bill.

KYFBAK-1903 House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson expects to see additional funds for conservation in the new farm bill.

20 May 13-17 KYFBAK-2001 Farm policy is getting more attention on Capitol Hill. AFBF's Sam Kieffer says a farm bill update it long overdue.

KYFBAK-2002 AFBF's Sam Kieffer says farm and food groups are waiting for details of farm policy proposals from leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees.

KYFBAK-2003 The American Farm Bureau Federation issued an action alert this week for members to call their legislators to support a new farm bill.

21 May 20-24 KYFBAK-2101 Kentucky Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell says May is Beef Month in the Commonwealth.

KYFBAK-2102 Dr. Tony Brannon says the Kentucky Agriculture Council is looking for growth opportunities for Commonwealth farmers.

KYFBAK-2103 The Kentucky Agriculture Council and its volunteers are working to identify a path for growth for farmers and industry.

22 May 27-31 KYFBAK-2201 KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need updated tax laws from Washington.

KYFBAK-2202 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says low cattle inventory is impacting available beef supplies.

KYFBAK-2203 KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says the KFB Certified Farm Market Tour is an opportunity to inspire innovation.

23 June 3-7 KYFBAK-2301 Rob Payne with KFB Insurance says inflation is a challenge when rebuilding after storms.

KYFBAK-2302 AFBF Women's Leadership Committee Chair reports the ACE Summit is underway in Washington.

KYFBAK-2303 Rob Payne with KFB Insurance urges caution when hiring contractors to repair storm damage.

24 June 10-14 KYFBAK-2401 KFB President Eddie Melton says 2024 has been a challenging year for Commonwealth farmers.

KYFBAK-2402 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman outlines a new Environmental Stewardship Committee.

KYFBAK-2403 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says environmental stewardship is a priority for the state's farmers.

25 June 17-21 KYFBAK-2501 Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow is critical of the House Ag Comittee's farm bill proposal.

KYFBAK-2502 South Dakota Representative and other congressional leaders have formed the Sustainable Aviation Caucus.

KYFBAK-2503 The American Farm Bureau and the National Corn Growers Association have joined the American Petroleum Institute to challenge the EPA's emission standards in court.

26 June 24-28 KYFBAK-2601 KFB President Eddie Melton says we owe a debt of gratitude for those who serve our nation and veterans.

KYFBAK-2602 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says beef prices are high but margins are tight for producers today.

KYFBAK-2603 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the IFAL program develops future leaders for the Commonwealth.

27 July 1-5 KYFBAK-2701 AFBF Deputy General Council Travis Cushman says the SCOTUS decision on Chevron is a gam changer in Washington.

KYFBAK-2702 Mary Thomas Hart with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association says the Chevron rule defines responsibilities in Washington.

KYFBAK-2703 KFB President Eddie Melton says legislators are way overdue in writing a new farm and food bill.

28 July 8-12 KYFBAK-2801 KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need long term answers on what risk management tools they will have to work with.

KYFBAK-2802 KFB Second Vice President Shane Wiseman says beef producers need to maintain market demand as input costs increase.

KYFBAK-2803 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says adequate broadband is important for all Kentuckians regardless of their address.

29 July 15-19 KYFBAK-2901 KFB President Eddie Melton says time is running out for Congress to approve a new Farm Bill this year.

KYFBAK-2902 KFB President Eddie Melton says extreme weather events have challenged farmers across the country this year.

KYFBAK-2903 KFB President Eddie Melton says a new Farm Bill would help farmers weather economic and weather challenges this year.

30 July 22-26 KYFBAK-3001 KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need updated tax laws from Washington.

KYFBAK-3002 KFB President Eddie Melton says legislators are way overdue in writing a new farm and food bill.

KYFBAK-3003 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says environmental stewardship is a priority for the state's farmers.

31 July 29-Aug 3 KYFBAK-3101 KFB President Eddie Melton says the organization's policy originates from it's members.

KYFBAK-3102 KFB President Eddie Melton says the state and counties awarded a record amount of scholarships this year.

KYFBAK-3103 The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative is attempting to stem the loss of land in farms in the Commonwealth.

32 August 5-9 KYFBAK-3201 AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says Congress needs to approve a new, modernized farm bill this year.

KYFBAK-3202 AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says another farm bill extension won't protect farmers and ranchers in today's economy.

KYFBAK-3203 AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says a new farm bill is important for consumers and for farmers.

33 August 12-16 KYFBAK-3301 KFB President Eddie Melton says weather has been a challenge this year.

KYFBAK-3302 KFB President Eddie Melton is looking forward to the 60th KFB Country Ham Breakfast next week.

KYFBAK-3303 KY Ag Commissioner Johnathan Shell says the state fair is an agriculture extravaganza.

34 August 19-23 KYFBAK-3401 Farm Credit Mid-America's Mark Barker says farmers need an improved safety net.

KYFBAK-3402 Kentucky Ag Commissioner Johnathan Shell is focused on bringing rural development to rural Kentucky.

KYFBAK-3403 KFB President Eddie Melton says farm income is cyclical and the state is headed for a period of lower returns.

35 August 26-30 KYFBAK-3501 House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson believes a new farm bill is possible in 2024.

KYFBAK-3502 House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson tells farmers to ignore the naysayers on new farm programs.

KYFBAK-3503 House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson needs money and votes to see a new farm bill this year.

36 Sep 2-6 KYFBAK-3601 AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says another farm bill extension won't protect farmers and ranchers in today's economy.

KYFBAK-3602 KFB President Eddie Melton says the state is rapidly losing farmers and farmland.

KYFBAK-3603 Eddie Melton says KFB's Kentucky Farmland Transition Initative is intended to keep farmland in the hands of producers.

37 Sep 9-13 KYFBAK-3701 KFB President Eddie Melton says Sustainable Aviation Fuel could be a boon for Kentucky farmers.

KYFBAK-3702 Washington Ag Economist Dr. John Newton says farm income is suffering from high costs and low prices.

KYFBAK-3703 Net Cash Income for crop farmers has dropped significantly as input costs are growing faster than crop returns.

38 Sep 16-20 KYFBAK-3801 KFB First Vice President and Resolutions Committee Chairman Shane Wiseman encourages county leaders to send resolutions.

KYFBAK-3802 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says Farm Bureau policy comes from the grassroots level.

KYFBAK-3803 Beef cattle production is a staple for Kentucky Agriculture and Shane Wiseman says product exports are important to the state.

39 Sep 23-27 KYFBAK-3901 KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says the U.S. is in red in global agriculture sales.

KYFBAK-3902 KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says federal conservation programs help preserve soil.

KYFBAK-3903 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says every community issue should be considered in the resolution process.

40 Sep 30 - Oct 4 KYFBAK-4001 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says there's a reason he comes to work each day.

KYFBAK-4002 KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says KFB represents the voice of farmers and rural Kentuckians.

KYFBAK-4003 When agriculture grows, Kentucky succeeds. KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says KFB stands for Kentucky.

41 Oct 7-11 KYFBAK-4101 National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman says Congress can't keep kicking the can on farm policy.

KYFBAK-4102 Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher says EPA's efforts to comply with the Endanger Species Act will impact pesticide regulations.

KYFBAK-4103 NASDA's Ted McKinney says states will lose some federal support to protect livestock and poultry.

42 Oct 13-17 KYFBAK-4201 Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman says Congress faces approving a new farm bill and disaster assistance this year.

KYFBAK-4202 Former Senate Ag Committee Economist Dr. John Newton says another farm bill extension won't help farmers today.

KYFBAK-4203 National Corn Growers President Kenneth Hartman says farmers have some specific needs from Congress.

43 Oct 20-24 KYFBAK-4301 AFBF President Zippy Duvall appealed to the White House for rules allowing preference for domestic feedstocks for renewable fuel.

KYFBAK-4302 KFB President Eddie Melton says every American should cast a ballot on November 5th, especially rural voters.

KYFBAK-4303 KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need better access to global markets.

44 Oct 27-31 KYFBAK-4401 Allen County's Kori Beth Thomas is KFB's Farm Woman of the Year.

KYFBAK-4402 The 2024 KFB Farm Woman of the Year is Allen County's Kori Beth Thomas.

KYFBAK-4403 Jefferson County's Bethany Mattingly receives KFB's Excellence in Agriculture Award for 2024.

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48 Nov 25-29 KYFBAK-4801 KFB's Taylor Thompson says the Thanksgiving meal will cost less this year thanks to lower prices for turkey.

KYFBAK-4802 KFB's Taylor Thompson says avian influenza and reduced consumer demand is impacting turkey prices this Thanksgiving.

KYFBAK-4803 KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says delegates will have a lot of resolutions to consider at this year's annual meeting.

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52 Dec 23-27 KYFBAK-5201 KFB Discussion Meet winner Alex Gilles says you're never too old to learn.

KYFBAK-5202 Kentucky Ag Commissioner-Elect Jonathan Shell says issues should be bigger than politics.

KYFBAK-5203 KFB Woman of the Year Savannah Robin sees the need to open doors for the next generation.

Week	Date	Event #	Description
2024
1	Jan 1-5	KYFBAK-0101	KFB Discussion Meet winner Alex Gilles says you're never too old to learn.
		KYFBAK-0102	Kentucky Ag Commissioner-Elect Jonathan Shell says issues should be bigger than politics.
		KYFBAK-0103	KFB Woman of the Year Savannah Robin sees the need to open doors for the next generation.

2	Jan 8-12	KYFBAK-0201	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says the organization is strong because of its rural roots.
		KYFBAK-0202	KFB Farm Woman of the Year Savannah Robin says there's room for new leaders in agriculture.
		KYFBAK-0203	KFB Outstanding Youth Brooklyn Felts sees both sides of land use in the Commonwealth.

3	Jan 15-19	KYFBAK-0301	KFB President Eddie Melton says Kentucky policy will be included in the policy debate at the AFBF convention.
		KYFBAK-0302	While Congress delay's FY24 spending decisions, KFB President Eddie Melton says the nation needs new farm and food policy.
		KYFBAK-0303	KFB President Eddie Melton says margins look thin for 2024.

4	Jan 22-26	KYFBAK-0401	KFB President Eddie Melton hopes the General Assembly will dedicate funds for ports in the state.
		KYFBAK-0402	KFB President Eddie Melton says ag district rules should be changed to protect more farmland.
		KYFBAK-0403	Kentucky Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell is looking forward to a great working relationship with KFB.

5	Jan 29- Feb 2	KYFBAK-0501	KFB President Eddie Melton says protecting the environment is a high priority for Kentucky farmers.
		KYFBAK-0502	KFB President Eddie Melton says the extension of the 2018 farm bill leaves farmers at risk in a down farm economy.
		KYFBAK-0503	KFB President Eddie Melton says losses from wildlife cost Kentucky farmers millions of dollars every year.

6	Feb 5-9	KYFBAK-0601	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says stewardship is in the fabric of Kentucky farmers.
		KYFBAK-0602	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says farmers need to keep telling the story of where food comes from.
		KYFBAK-0603	KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says the 2018 farm bill extension doesn't reflect the financial risk farmers face.

7	Feb 12-16	KYFBAK-0701	Upton, Kentucky's Mike and Molly Adams were national runners up in the the AFBF Achievement Award.
		KYFBAK-0702	Kentucky's Mike and Molly Adams are first generation farmers and were honored at the group's 105th annual meeting.
		KYFBAK-0703	Molly Adams is a Kentucky farm wife and loves growing their farm and raising her family in the rural Commonwealth.

8	Feb 19-23	KYFBAK-0801	Improving the bottom line for Commonwealth farmers is a top priority for Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell.
		KYFBAK-0802	AFBF's book of the year "My Grandpa, My Tree and Me" by author Roxette Trout tells the story of pecan farming.
		KYFBAK-0803	Nikki Ellis with the Kentucky Pork Producers says consumers can stretch their food dollar and enjoy healthy protein with pork.

9	Feb 26 - Mar 1	KYFBAK-0901	KFB President Eddie Melton says the 2022 Ag Census shows some disturbing trends in Kentucky Agriculture.
		KYFBAK-0902	KFB's Erica King says when farmers visit Washington, legislators pay attention.
		KYFBAK-0903	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the state's farmers and consumers need a new farm bill.

10	March 4-8	KYFBAK-1001	KFB President Eddie Melton reports a successful trip to Washington for the Kentucky delegation.
		KYFBAK-1002	KFB President Eddie Melton says sustainable aviation fuel would be a boon for Kentucky farmers.
		KYFBAK-1003	KFB President Eddie Melton has high praise for U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell for his service to the state and nation.

11	March 11-15	KYFBAK-1101	KFB President Eddie Melton says modern chemistry is important for sustainable agriculture production.
		KYFBAK-1102	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says farmers need affordable wage rates for migrant workers.
		KYFBAK-1103	KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says not all commodities have the same economic outlook.

12	March 18-22	KYFBAK-1201	KFB's Todd Bright says 20-tons of food was recently donated to Kentucky's hungry and food insecure.
		KYFBAK-1202	KFB's Todd Bright says Fayette County Farm Bureau partnered with over two dozen non-profits to help feed the hungry.
		KYFBAK-1203	KFB's Todd Bright says farmers are concerned about hunger and working to help those in need.

13	Mar 25-29	KYFBAK-1301	American Farm Bureau Womens Committee Chair Isabella Chisim says farmers need to share the story of where food comes from.
		KYFBAK-1302	KFB President Eddie Melton welcomes new ag industry to the Commonwealth.
		KYFBAK-1303	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says county farm bureau leaders are key to the success of he organization.

14	April 1-5	KYFBAK-1401	Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell says new EPA regulations could negatively impact the state's meat processors.
		KYFBAK-1402	Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Johnathan Shell says new EPA regulations could cost the state jobs and demand for livestock.
		KYFBAK-1403	KFB President Eddie Melton appeals for patience from motorists during a busy planting season.

15	April 8-12	KYFBAK-1501	President Eddie Melton says KFB has launched the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative.
		KYFBAK-1502	KFB President Eddie Melton says the state is rapidly losing farmers and farmland.
		KYFBAK-1503	Eddie Melton says KFB's Kentucky Farmland Transition Initative is intended to keep farmland in the hands of producers.

16	April 15-19	KYFBAK-1601	Michael AuBuchon with Southwest Airlines says the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market could be a wealth of opportunity for the nation's crop farmers.
		KYFBAK-1602	AFBF's Dustin Sherer says farmers need a new farm bill and an overhaul of agriculture tax policy.
		KYFBAK-1603	Barbara O'Brien with Dairy Management Incorporated says dairy farmers were investing in sustainable farming long before it made headlines.

17	April 22-26	KYFBAK-1701	KFB President Eddie Melton hopes the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative leads to solutions to keep land in farms.
		KYFBAK-1702	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the federation saw a successful round of the Kentucky General Assembly.
		KYFBAK-1703	Bird Flu traces have been found in commercial dairy products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the pasturization process was effective.

18	April 29-May 3	KYFBAK-1801	KFB President Eddie Melton says the Kentucky General Assembly took steps to protect farmland from development.
		KYFBAK-1802	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says state leaders in Frankfort responded favorably to KFB policy.
		KYFBAK-1803	KFB's Kyle Kelly says the state budget made key investments in the state's water infrastructure.

19	May 6-10	KYFBAK-1901	Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has measured goals for a new farm bill.
		KYFBAK-1902	Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says the Majority Leader has offered additional funds for a new farm bill.
		KYFBAK-1903	House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson expects to see additional funds for conservation in the new farm bill.

20	May 13-17	KYFBAK-2001	Farm policy is getting more attention on Capitol Hill. AFBF's Sam Kieffer says a farm bill update it long overdue.
		KYFBAK-2002	AFBF's Sam Kieffer says farm and food groups are waiting for details of farm policy proposals from leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees.
		KYFBAK-2003	The American Farm Bureau Federation issued an action alert this week for members to call their legislators to support a new farm bill.

21	May 20-24	KYFBAK-2101	Kentucky Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell says May is Beef Month in the Commonwealth.
		KYFBAK-2102	Dr. Tony Brannon says the Kentucky Agriculture Council is looking for growth opportunities for Commonwealth farmers.
		KYFBAK-2103	The Kentucky Agriculture Council and its volunteers are working to identify a path for growth for farmers and industry.

22	May 27-31	KYFBAK-2201	KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need updated tax laws from Washington.
		KYFBAK-2202	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says low cattle inventory is impacting available beef supplies.
		KYFBAK-2203	KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says the KFB Certified Farm Market Tour is an opportunity to inspire innovation.

23	June 3-7	KYFBAK-2301	Rob Payne with KFB Insurance says inflation is a challenge when rebuilding after storms.
		KYFBAK-2302	AFBF Women's Leadership Committee Chair reports the ACE Summit is underway in Washington.
		KYFBAK-2303	Rob Payne with KFB Insurance urges caution when hiring contractors to repair storm damage.

24	June 10-14	KYFBAK-2401	KFB President Eddie Melton says 2024 has been a challenging year for Commonwealth farmers.
		KYFBAK-2402	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman outlines a new Environmental Stewardship Committee.
		KYFBAK-2403	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says environmental stewardship is a priority for the state's farmers.

25	June 17-21	KYFBAK-2501	Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow is critical of the House Ag Comittee's farm bill proposal.
		KYFBAK-2502	South Dakota Representative and other congressional leaders have formed the Sustainable Aviation Caucus.
		KYFBAK-2503	The American Farm Bureau and the National Corn Growers Association have joined the American Petroleum Institute to challenge the EPA's emission standards in court.

26	June 24-28	KYFBAK-2601	KFB President Eddie Melton says we owe a debt of gratitude for those who serve our nation and veterans.
		KYFBAK-2602	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says beef prices are high but margins are tight for producers today.
		KYFBAK-2603	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the IFAL program develops future leaders for the Commonwealth.

27	July 1-5	KYFBAK-2701	AFBF Deputy General Council Travis Cushman says the SCOTUS decision on Chevron is a gam changer in Washington.
		KYFBAK-2702	Mary Thomas Hart with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association says the Chevron rule defines responsibilities in Washington.
		KYFBAK-2703	KFB President Eddie Melton says legislators are way overdue in writing a new farm and food bill.

28	July 8-12	KYFBAK-2801	KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need long term answers on what risk management tools they will have to work with.
		KYFBAK-2802	KFB Second Vice President Shane Wiseman says beef producers need to maintain market demand as input costs increase.
		KYFBAK-2803	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says adequate broadband is important for all Kentuckians regardless of their address.

29	July 15-19	KYFBAK-2901	KFB President Eddie Melton says time is running out for Congress to approve a new Farm Bill this year.
		KYFBAK-2902	KFB President Eddie Melton says extreme weather events have challenged farmers across the country this year.
		KYFBAK-2903	KFB President Eddie Melton says a new Farm Bill would help farmers weather economic and weather challenges this year.

30	July 22-26	KYFBAK-3001	KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need updated tax laws from Washington.
		KYFBAK-3002	KFB President Eddie Melton says legislators are way overdue in writing a new farm and food bill.
		KYFBAK-3003	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says environmental stewardship is a priority for the state's farmers.

31	July 29-Aug 3	KYFBAK-3101	KFB President Eddie Melton says the organization's policy originates from it's members.
		KYFBAK-3102	KFB President Eddie Melton says the state and counties awarded a record amount of scholarships this year.
		KYFBAK-3103	The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative is attempting to stem the loss of land in farms in the Commonwealth.

32	August 5-9	KYFBAK-3201	AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says Congress needs to approve a new, modernized farm bill this year.
		KYFBAK-3202	AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says another farm bill extension won't protect farmers and ranchers in today's economy.
		KYFBAK-3203	AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says a new farm bill is important for consumers and for farmers.

33	August 12-16	KYFBAK-3301	KFB President Eddie Melton says weather has been a challenge this year.
		KYFBAK-3302	KFB President Eddie Melton is looking forward to the 60th KFB Country Ham Breakfast next week.
		KYFBAK-3303	KY Ag Commissioner Johnathan Shell says the state fair is an agriculture extravaganza.

34	August 19-23	KYFBAK-3401	Farm Credit Mid-America's Mark Barker says farmers need an improved safety net.
		KYFBAK-3402	Kentucky Ag Commissioner Johnathan Shell is focused on bringing rural development to rural Kentucky.
		KYFBAK-3403	KFB President Eddie Melton says farm income is cyclical and the state is headed for a period of lower returns.

35	August 26-30	KYFBAK-3501	House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson believes a new farm bill is possible in 2024.
		KYFBAK-3502	House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson tells farmers to ignore the naysayers on new farm programs.
		KYFBAK-3503	House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson needs money and votes to see a new farm bill this year.

36	Sep 2-6	KYFBAK-3601	AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says another farm bill extension won't protect farmers and ranchers in today's economy.
		KYFBAK-3602	KFB President Eddie Melton says the state is rapidly losing farmers and farmland.
		KYFBAK-3603	Eddie Melton says KFB's Kentucky Farmland Transition Initative is intended to keep farmland in the hands of producers.

37	Sep 9-13	KYFBAK-3701	KFB President Eddie Melton says Sustainable Aviation Fuel could be a boon for Kentucky farmers.
		KYFBAK-3702	Washington Ag Economist Dr. John Newton says farm income is suffering from high costs and low prices.
		KYFBAK-3703	Net Cash Income for crop farmers has dropped significantly as input costs are growing faster than crop returns.

38	Sep 16-20	KYFBAK-3801	KFB First Vice President and Resolutions Committee Chairman Shane Wiseman encourages county leaders to send resolutions.
		KYFBAK-3802	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says Farm Bureau policy comes from the grassroots level.
		KYFBAK-3803	Beef cattle production is a staple for Kentucky Agriculture and Shane Wiseman says product exports are important to the state.

39	Sep 23-27	KYFBAK-3901	KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says the U.S. is in red in global agriculture sales.
		KYFBAK-3902	KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says federal conservation programs help preserve soil.
		KYFBAK-3903	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says every community issue should be considered in the resolution process.

40	Sep 30 - Oct 4	KYFBAK-4001	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says there's a reason he comes to work each day.
		KYFBAK-4002	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says KFB represents the voice of farmers and rural Kentuckians.
		KYFBAK-4003	When agriculture grows, Kentucky succeeds. KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says KFB stands for Kentucky.

41	Oct 7-11	KYFBAK-4101	National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman says Congress can't keep kicking the can on farm policy.
		KYFBAK-4102	Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher says EPA's efforts to comply with the Endanger Species Act will impact pesticide regulations.
		KYFBAK-4103	NASDA's Ted McKinney says states will lose some federal support to protect livestock and poultry.

42	Oct 13-17	KYFBAK-4201	Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman says Congress faces approving a new farm bill and disaster assistance this year.
		KYFBAK-4202	Former Senate Ag Committee Economist Dr. John Newton says another farm bill extension won't help farmers today.
		KYFBAK-4203	National Corn Growers President Kenneth Hartman says farmers have some specific needs from Congress.

43	Oct 20-24	KYFBAK-4301	AFBF President Zippy Duvall appealed to the White House for rules allowing preference for domestic feedstocks for renewable fuel.
		KYFBAK-4302	KFB President Eddie Melton says every American should cast a ballot on November 5th, especially rural voters.
		KYFBAK-4303	KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need better access to global markets.

44	Oct 27-31	KYFBAK-4401	Allen County's Kori Beth Thomas is KFB's Farm Woman of the Year.
		KYFBAK-4402	The 2024 KFB Farm Woman of the Year is Allen County's Kori Beth Thomas.
		KYFBAK-4403	Jefferson County's Bethany Mattingly receives KFB's Excellence in Agriculture Award for 2024.

45	Nov 4-8	KYFBAK-4501
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46	Nov 11-15	KYFBAK-4601
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47	Nov 18-22	KYFBAK-4701
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48	Nov 25-29	KYFBAK-4801	KFB's Taylor Thompson says the Thanksgiving meal will cost less this year thanks to lower prices for turkey.
		KYFBAK-4802	KFB's Taylor Thompson says avian influenza and reduced consumer demand is impacting turkey prices this Thanksgiving.
		KYFBAK-4803	KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says delegates will have a lot of resolutions to consider at this year's annual meeting.

49	Dec 2-6	KYFBAK-4901
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50	Dec 9-13	KYFBAK-5001
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51	Dec 16-20	KYFBAK-5101
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52	Dec 23-27	KYFBAK-5201	KFB Discussion Meet winner Alex Gilles says you're never too old to learn.
		KYFBAK-5202	Kentucky Ag Commissioner-Elect Jonathan Shell says issues should be bigger than politics.
		KYFBAK-5203	KFB Woman of the Year Savannah Robin sees the need to open doors for the next generation.