Kentucky Farm Bureau Across Kentucky
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Across Kentucky
Unless noted with *** none of these messages are dated. They may be aired more than once and carry the message of KFB to the rural Commonwealth.
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Week | Date | Event # | Description |
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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. |