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KFB President Eddie Melton | The Farm Economy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says farm income is cyclical and the state is headed for a period of lower returns. 

KY Ag Commissioner Johnathan Shell | Kentucky State Fair

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 0:59


KY Ag Commissioner Johnathan Shell says the state fair is an agriculture extravaganza.

Kentucky Ag Commissioner Johnathan Shell | Rural Development

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 0:59


Kentucky Ag Commissioner Johnathan Shell is focused on bringing rural development to rural Kentucky. 

Farm Credit Mid-America's Mark Barker | Ag Safety Net

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 0:59


Farm Credit Mid-America's Mark Barker says farmers need an improved safety net.  

KFB President Eddie Melton | 60th KFB Country Ham Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton is looking forward to the 60th KFB Country Ham Breakfast next week. 

KFB President Eddie Melton | Weather Challenges

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says weather has been a challenge this year. 

AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan | Farm Bill Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 0:59


AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says a new farm bill is important for consumers and for farmers.

AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan | Farm Bill Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 0:59


AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says another farm bill extension won't protect farmers and ranchers in today's economy.

AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan | Farm Bill Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 0:59


AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says Congress needs to approve a new, modernized farm bill this year.

KFB President Eddie Melton | Loss of Farmland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 0:59


The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative is attempting to stem the loss of land in farms in the Commonwealth. 

KFB President Eddie Melton | KFB Awards Record Amount for College Scholarships

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says the state and counties awarded a record amount of scholarships this year. 

KFB President Eddie Melton | Grassroots Policy Development

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says the organization's policy originates from it's members. 

KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham | Rural Broadband

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 0:59


KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says adequate broadband is important for all Kentuckians regardless of their address.

KFB Second Vice President Shane Wiseman | Farm Bill's Affect on Beef Producers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 0:59


KFB Second Vice President Shane Wiseman says beef producers need to maintain market demand as input costs increase.

KFB President Eddie Melton | Risk Management

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need long term answers on what risk management tools they will have to work with.

KFB President Eddie Melton | The Farm Bill

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says legislators are way overdue in writing a new farm and food bill.

Mary Thomas Hart, National Cattlemen's Beef Association | Chevron SCOTUS Ruling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 0:59


Mary Thomas Hart with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association says the Chevron rule defines responsibilities in Washington.

AFBF Deputy General Council Travis Cushman | Chevron Deference

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 0:59


AFBF Deputy General Council Travis Cushman says the SCOTUS decision on Chevron is a game changer in Washington.

KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham | IFAL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 0:59


KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the IFAL program develops future leaders for the Commonwealth.

KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman | Tight Margin in the Cattle Market

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 0:59


KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says beef prices are high but margins are tight for producers today.

KFB President Eddie Melton | A Debt of Gratitude

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says we owe a debt of gratitude for those who serve our nation and veterans.

EPA Emission Standards

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 0:59


The American Farm Bureau and the National Corn Growers Association have joined the American Petroleum Institute to challenge the EPA's emission standards in court. 

Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota | Sustainable Aviation Caucus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 0:59


A South Dakota Representative and other congressional leaders have formed the Sustainable Aviation Caucus. 

Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow | Farm Bill

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 0:59


 Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow is critical of the House Ag Committee's Farm Bill proposal. 

KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham | Environmental Stewardship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 0:59


KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says environmental stewardship is a priority for the state's farmers.

KFB 1st Vice President Shane Wiseman | Environmental Stewardship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 0:59


KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman outlines a new Environmental Stewardship Committee.

KFB President Eddie Melton | Wheat Crop

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says 2024 has been a challenging year for Commonwealth farmers.

KFB VP of Claims Rob Payne | Caution Hiring Contractors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 0:59


Rob Payne with KFB Insurance urges caution when hiring contractors to repair storm damage.

AFBF Women's Leadership Committee Isabella Chisolm | ACE Summit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 0:59


AFBF Women's Leadership Committee Chair reports the ACE Summit is underway in Washington.

KFB VP of Claims Rob Payne | After the Storms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 0:59


Rob Payne with KFB Insurance says inflation is a challenge when rebuilding after storms.

KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark | Certified Farm Market Tour

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 0:59


KFB Second Vice President Larry Clark says the KFB Certified Farm Market Tour is an opportunity to inspire innovation.

KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman | Low Cattle Inventory

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 0:59


KFB First Vice President Shane Wiseman says low cattle inventory is impacting available beef supplies.

KFB President Eddie Melton | Tax Reform

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says farmers need updated tax laws from Washington.

Dr. Tony Brannon | Growing the Ag Industry

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 0:59


The Kentucky Agriculture Council and its volunteers are working to identify a path for growth for farmers and industry.

Dr. Tony Brannon | Kentucky Ag Council

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 0:59


Dr. Tony Brannon says the Kentucky Agriculture Council is looking for growth opportunities for Commonwealth farmers.

KY Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell | Beef Month

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 0:59


Kentucky Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell says May is Beef Month in the Commonwealth.

AFBF Sam Kieffer | Farm Bill Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 0:59


The American Farm Bureau Federation issued an action alert this week for members to call their legislators to support a new farm bill.

AFBF Sam Kieffer | Farm Bill Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 0:59


AFBF's Sam Kieffer says farm and food groups are waiting for details of farm policy proposals from leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees.

American Farm Bureau Federation's Sam Kieffer | Farm Bill Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 0:59


Farm policy is getting more attention on Capitol Hill. AFBF's Sam Kieffer says a farm bill update it long overdue.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 0:59


House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson expects to see additional funds for conservation in the new farm bill.

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 0:59


Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says the Majority Leader has offered additional funds for a new farm bill.

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 0:59


Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has measured goals for a new farm bill.

KFB Director of Public Affairs Kyle Kelly | State Budget

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 0:59


KFB's Kyle Kelly says the state budget made key investments in the state's water infrastructure.

KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham | 2024 Kentucky General Assembly

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 0:58


KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says state leaders in Frankfort responded favorably to KFB policy.

KFB President Eddie Melton | Ag Districts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 0:59


KFB President Eddie Melton says the Kentucky General Assembly took steps to protect farmland from development.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack | Effectively Combating Bird Flu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 0:59


Bird Flu traces have been found in commercial dairy products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the pasteurization process was effective.

KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham | Ag Districts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 0:59


KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation saw a successful round of the 2024 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

KFB President Eddie Melton | Farmland Transition

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 1:00


KFB President Eddie Melton hopes the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative leads to solutions to keep land in farms.

Barbara O'Brien | Sustainable Dairy Farms

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 0:59


Barbara O'Brien with Dairy Management Incorporated says dairy farmers were investing in sustainable farming long before it made headlines. 

Michael AuBuchon | Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 0:59


Michael AuBuchon with Southwest Airlines says the sustainable aviation fuel market could be a wealth of opportunity for the nation's crop farmers.

Dustin Sherer | Farm Bill

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 0:59


AFBF's Dustin Sherer says farmers need a new farm bill and an overhaul of agriculture tax policy.

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