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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Agricultural Finance Loans Approved in Three Counties - SurfKY News

Agricultural Finance Loans Approved in Three Counties SurfKY News KENTUCKY (2/6/12) - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) chaired by Agriculture Commissioner James R. Comer, today approved $256000 in agricultural loans for projects in the Commonwealth during its regular monthly business meeting.

Kentucky bill would allow 'cow sharing' for raw milk - Lexington Herald Leader

New York Daily News

Kentucky bill would allow 'cow sharing' for raw milk Lexington Herald Leader "Right now, shared ownership isn't illegal, but it is not recognized," said John-Mark Hack of Marskbury Farm Market in Lancaster, who testified in favor of the bill before the Senate Agriculture Committee last month. Hack said 80 or 90 Lexington ... Raw Milk Debates Underway in Several StatesFood Safety News all 54 news articles »

Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer applies for unemployment - WDRB

Lexington Herald Leader

Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer applies for unemployment WDRB LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer is asking for unemployment money -- but he won't be getting it. State officials confirm they have records pertaining to Farmer's unemployment application, but could not ... Richie Farmer filed for unemployment after his ag commissioner term endedLouisville Courier-Journal all 3 news articles »

'DeKalb Chopper' celebrates 100 years of DeKalb agriculture - Northern Star Online

'DeKalb Chopper' celebrates 100 years of DeKalb agriculture Northern Star Online National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky on Feb. 15-18 Posted: Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:20 pm | Updated: 7:26 pm, Sun Feb 5, 2012. Several DeKalb County farmers, motorcycle enthusiasts and residents came to see the DeKalb Chopper.

Momentum builds behind bill to legalize hemp farming in Kentucky - WHAS 11.com (subscription)

Momentum builds behind bill to legalize hemp farming in Kentucky WHAS 11.com (subscription) by WHAS11 (WHAS11) – Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer says momentum is building behind a bill that would show the federal government that the state is ready to legalize hemp farming. Comer says the majority of Kentucky residents want to ...

Farmer filed for unemployment after term ended - Cincinnati.com

Lexington Herald Leader

Farmer filed for unemployment after term ended Cincinnati.com (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) / Ed Reinke/AP FRANKFORT — Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer applied for unemployment benefits after his term of office ended Jan. 1. The Courier-Journal submitted a request under the Kentucky Open Records Act ... Comer fires friend of ex-commissioner Farmer's girlfriendLouisville Courier-Journal Former Ag Commissioner Richie Farmer Applies For UnemploymentLEX18 Lexington KY News Former Kentucky Ag. Commissioner files for unemploymentWPSD Local 6 all 19 news articles »

Hemp would be a boon to Kentucky agriculture, lawmakers say - Lexington Herald Leader

THE Weed Blog (blog)

Hemp would be a boon to Kentucky agriculture, lawmakers say Lexington Herald Leader By Janet Patton — jpatton1@herald-leader.com FRANKFORT — Kentucky farmers could be on the forefront of agriculture again with an age-old crop: hemp. With the support of Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, Kentucky legislators filed a bill Thursday ... Rep. Henderson, Commissioner Comer Stand Behind Industrial Hemp BillSurfKY News Hemp Farming Bill Filed in KentuckyHawaii News Daily Kentucky Lawmakers Introduce Hemp Farming BillTHE Weed Blog (blog) WTVQ -State-Journal.com all 23 news articles »

EKU agriculture students attend poultry exposition - Richmond Register

EKU agriculture students attend poultry exposition Richmond Register RICHMOND — Six agriculture students at Eastern Kentucky University attended the 2012 International Poultry Exposition (IPE) in Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 24-26. Students attending were Scott Benjamin, agribusiness management major from Bethel, Ohio; ...

New Kentucky agriculture commissioner seeks audit of his department - Louisville Business First

WFPL

New Kentucky agriculture commissioner seeks audit of his department Louisville Business First Kentucky's new agriculture commissioner, James Comer, has formally requested a state audit of his department, according to a news release Wednesday. Comer was elected commissioner in November and was sworn into office Jan. 2, succeeding Richie Farmer, ... State auditor will investigate Richie Farmer's time as Ag CommissionerWDRB Ag commissioner, auditor call joint press conferenceLexington Herald Leader Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said Wednesday he has asked for an audit ...Louisville Courier-Journal WTVQ -WKYT -WFPL all 22 news articles »

Agriculture is big business in Miss. - Laurel Leader Call

Agriculture is big business in Miss. Laurel Leader Call Sponsored by the JCJC Foundation, the event commemorated the institution's centennial by focusing on JCJC's beginning as an agriculture high school and highlighting the impact of agri-business in Mississippi history. More than 200 people from across ... and more »