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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

Does Corn Ear Size Really Predict Yield?

Corn ear size alone does not dictate yield, as stress reduces kernel...

Kentucky Soybeans Recover with Strong Late Spring Growth

Despite an early cool, dry start that caused uneven emergence and...

How Malt Shapes Bourbon and Whiskey Quality from Grain to Glass

Malted barley is essential in whiskey production, using steeping,...

Kentucky State Fair 2026 Features Top Concerts and Attractions

The 2026 Kentucky State Fair runs August 20-30, offering family...

Holcus Leaf Spot Identified in Kentucky Corn Fields

Holcus leaf spot is a bacterial corn disease causing leaf lesions that...

Kentucky Celebrates Dairy Industry with June Dairy Month

Commissioner Jonathan Shell proclaimed June as Dairy Month in Kentucky,...

How to Prevent Alfalfa Diseases and Protect Yield Potential

Kentucky alfalfa diseases develop seasonally based on weather and field...

How to Identify and Manage Physoderma Brown Spot in Corn

Physoderma brown spot is a wet-weather corn disease caused by a...

How to Identify Purple Leaf Sheath and Avoid Corn Disease

Purple leaf sheath is a harmless corn disorder caused by fungi feeding...

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Farmers may Benefit from Growing Biofuel Markets

S&P Global study underscores that expanding biofuel demand will catalyze technological innovation, stabilize U.S. acreage, and fortify global...

Thursday, June 18, 2026

USDA Launches 2026 Funding for Land-Grant Research Upgrades

The USDA announced a $125 million FY 2026 funding opportunity under the Research Facilities Act Program to modernize agricultural research...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Virginia Farm Bureau Hosts Tours to Highlight Ag Industry

In 2025, Virginia Farm Bureau hosted three regional farm tours for 14 state legislators to boost agricultural awareness and build...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

CDC Issues Level 3 Alert Over New World Screwworm in U.S.

To support USDA containment efforts following livestock detections in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC activated a Level 3 response for New World...

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Farmers Push to Keep USMCA Trade Deal Strong

At a June 10 hearing, House Agriculture Committee members and trade experts backed the USMCA, viewing it as a national security strategy before...

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

New 360 RAIN and 360 YIELD Focus on Ag Tech Solutions

360 Yield Center has rebranded, dividing its business into 360 RAIN for autonomous application tech and 360 YIELD for retrofit equipment upgrades...

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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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