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Your daily source of agriculture and farming news for Kentucky. We also provide farmers with information on markets, auctions and farm equipment, as well as local job and career opportunities.

Kentucky Ag News Headlines

Kentucky Growers Invited to June 25 Pest Management Field Day

The University of Kentucky will host a Pest Management Field Day on...

Peru’s Terrace Farming Could Help Eastern Kentucky Farmers

Kentucky State student Sienna Stewart won a fellowship to study how...

Why Young White Oaks Are Disappearing Across Appalachia

University of Kentucky’s Sybil Gotsch is applying rainforest...

USDA Awards $1.8M to Advance Kentucky Equine Health Studies

University of Kentucky researchers secured $1.8M in USDA-NIFA funding...

Manure vs. Fertilizer - New Research Shows Water Quality Impact

Kentucky State researchers found that dairy manure improves soil health...

Kentucky Agriculture Department Welcomes 13 Summer Interns

Commissioner Jonathan Shell and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture...

Kentucky Ag Teacher Erin Arnett Wins Golden Owl Award 2026

Erin Arnett, a 2026 Golden Owl Award winner, empowers Campbellsville...

Seed Size vs Yield - What Farmers Should Really Know

Seed size alone doesn't guarantee high yields; while genetics often...

Kentucky Soybean Fields Face Frost and Emergence Challenges

Despite early planting risks and frost stress, UK research shows 85%+...

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Virtual Farm Trip Connects Students with Apple Growers

Students joined a virtual farm event to explore apple growing orchard management and processing techniques while interacting with growers and...

Monday, June 1, 2026

USDA Unveils Major Plan for Cotton Growth14

USDA introduces a cotton plan focused on improving farm income boosting exports and increasing demand for natural cotton products.

Monday, June 1, 2026

New USDA lab targets cattle pest threats

A new USDA facility will help control harmful livestock pests and improve cattle health through research, advanced tools, and improved pest...

Friday, May 29, 2026

Farmers Can Update Base Acres Under USDA Programs

Farmers can update base acres under USDA programs between June and August 2026 to improve eligibility, strengthen safety net support, and plan for...

Friday, May 29, 2026

FTC Investigation Targets Fertilizer Costs

FTC begins investigation into fertilizer pricing as farmers raise concerns over high costs, reduced income, and market concentration affecting...

Friday, May 29, 2026

Boosting Agritourism with 2026 Summit

The 2026 California Agritourism Summit will offer training, farm visits, and policy insights to help farmers and stakeholders grow agritourism...

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest is published quarterly and shares the latest innovations and techniques related to precision agriculture and ag technology. Read the most recent edition of the Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest to learn more about the latest in precision agriculture, including technology, equipment, efficiencies, data, soil, mapping, and much more.

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