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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

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%+...

Kentucky Farmers Battle Italian Ryegrass in No-Till Corn

Kentucky growers face severe Italian ryegrass escapes in no-till corn,...

William Turpin Receives Kentucky Ag Teachers Change Lives Award

William G. Turpin received the Ag Teachers Change Lives Award for his...

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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...

Friday, May 29, 2026

Plants Use Scent Signals to Guide Growth

Scientists discovered plants use scent signals to detect neighbors and adjust growth and defense, helping improve understanding of crop...

Friday, May 29, 2026

NPPC Highlights Pork at WPX Event

NPPC Connect sessions combine pork tastings policy panels and expert interviews helping media understand key industry issues regulations and...

Friday, May 29, 2026

EHC Members Shine in National Art Exhibit

Arkansas EHC members gain recognition as their handmade quilt and crochet art are showcased in a national exhibit celebrating cultural heritage...

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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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