Farming in Kentucky

Kentucky agriculture farm crops
annual revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $76,895,440
Rice: $0
Grains: $99,355,713
Soybeans: $154,045,972
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $0
Cotton: $0
Cotton Seed: $0
Tobacco: $286,843,946
Fruits & Juice: $625,222
Tree & Nuts: $0
Vegetables: $0
Livestock: $225,741,475
Hides & Skins: $1,466,362
Poultry: $62,945,301
Fats & Oils: $1,367,567
Dairy: $11,177,163
Feeds: $40,939,563
Seeds: $7,198,229
Other: $13,871,645
TOTAL: $982,473,599

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Williams, Farmer To Announce Plans Wednesday - WFPL

Williams, Farmer To Announce Plans Wednesday WFPL Kentucky Senate President David Williams and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer have scheduled an announcement for Wednesday morning to discuss ... Williams, Farmer join governor's racePaducah Sun Williams & Farmer announce bid for governorWTVQ David Williams, Richie Farmer To Make Announcement About Political FutureLEX18 Lexington KY News Times Tribune of Corbin -BloodHorse -Thoroughbred Times all 71 news articles »

Agriculture and politics at State Fair breakfast - WDRB

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Agriculture and politics at State Fair breakfast WDRB It is the traditional opening of the Kentucky State Fair and a celebration of Kentucky's agricultural history and Kentucky-made products. ... WLKY Day Kicks Off The Kentucky State FairWLKY Louisville Fair share of funEvening News and Tribune all 69 news articles »

Beshear assails Paul over farm subsidies - Louisville Courier-Journal

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Beshear assails Paul over farm subsidies Louisville Courier-Journal ... R-Ky., said, “I have voted for most of the farm bills (that have included such payments), yeah, and I try to help Kentucky agriculture. ... Conway Speaks on the Issues in Bowling GreenWBKO Paul Says Cuts Should Spread to Farm Programs,WNCT all 199 news articles »

Savannah's Cynthia Hayes organizes farmers to the benefit of eaters - Savannah Morning News

Savannah's Cynthia Hayes organizes farmers to the benefit of eaters Savannah Morning News Sustainable agriculture seemed like a good bet. African-American farmers, whose numbers are declining faster than those of white farmers, were already adept ... and more »

Sen. Blanche Lincoln needs better boost from Agriculture Committee - Texarkana Gazette

Sen. Blanche Lincoln needs better boost from Agriculture Committee Texarkana Gazette ... in a state where agriculture is the largest industry. Boozman seemed to at least implicitly acknowledge this advantage when he invited Kentucky Sen. ... and more »

Finding new weapons to kill bedbugs - Washington Post

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Finding new weapons to kill bedbugs Washington Post Among those leading the attack is Mark F. Feldlaufer, an entomologist at the Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory on the Agriculture ... and more »

Reports: Williams, Farmer On Gubernatorial Ticket - WLKY Louisville

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Reports: Williams, Farmer On Gubernatorial Ticket WLKY Louisville LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Reports out of Lexington on Monday night said Kentucky Sen. President David Williams will run for governor with Kentucky Agriculture ... Williams and Farmer will run as Republican slateWKYT Report: Williams-Farmer ticket to be announced WednesdayWHAS 11.com (subscription) (blog) Williams, Farmer To Enter Governor's Race On Same TicketLEX18 Lexington KY News Nation of Blue -Louisville Courier-Journal all 9 news articles »

Rand Paul would hurt farmers, Democrats tell group - MiamiHerald.com

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Rand Paul would hurt farmers, Democrats tell group MiamiHerald.com He also has said he is not for the elimination of the Agriculture Department but that some of its programs are wasteful. The Kentucky Democratic Party ... Rand Paul backtracks on one-year deficit elimination pledgeLouisville Courier-Journal all 77 news articles »

Kentucky farm receipts fall for first time in four years as poultry overtakes ... - Louisville Courier-Journal

Kentucky farm receipts fall for first time in four years as poultry overtakes ... Louisville Courier-Journal The trend was foreseen last December by University of Kentucky agricultural economists who predicted that declining horse sales and stud fees would mean ... and more »

Farmer Not Ruling Out Gubernatorial Bid, - WNCT

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Farmer Not Ruling Out Gubernatorial Bid, WNCT (AP) Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer isn't ruling out a run for governor next year as the former basketball star mulls his political options ... Farmer Says He's Mulling Political FutureWFPL Richie Farmer May Run For GovernorWBKO Richie Farmer considering governor's race, but really wants UK athletics jobLexington Herald Leader Louisville Courier-Journal -Cincinnati.com (blog) -LEX18 Lexington KY News all 16 news articles »