Across Kentucky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 says Congress needs to approve a new, modernized farm bill this year.

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

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

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

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

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

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 says legislators are way overdue in writing a new farm and food bill.

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

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

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

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