University of Kentucky Agriculture Meteorologist Matt Dixon says the 2025 growing season will continue to be warm and wet. Dixon talks about agriculture weather trends over the past few years and how that is impacting the way farmers operate their farms today.

First District Congressman James Comer says he is hopeful that Congress will pass a new farm bill in 2025 to replace the extension of the previous farm bill. Congressman Comer talks about the importance of crop insurance in the farm bill, H2A labor issues, and the potential impact of tariffs on farmers and agriculture.

Farm Credit Mid-America Vice President of Agricultural Lending Josh Rennaker talks about the amount of patronage paid back to Kentucky farmers during patronage week by the cooperative. Rennaker also talks about how farmers use the money and the impact it has on local economies.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says renewable fuels have a positive future under her administration. Secretary Rollins talks about the benefits of using E-15 and higher blends of ethanol and other renewable fuels and the work being done to clear hurdles for the industry.

Agriculture Influencer and Farm Journal contributor Greg Peterson, better known as Machinery Pete” brought an encouraging message during the Trigg County Agriculture Appreciation Dinner March 13th. Peterson talked about visiting the farm of Dale Seay prior to his auction late last year and provided some advice for youth to preserve the history of their family.

We continue the presentation of the Kentucky Agriculture Lifetime Achievement Award to Wayne Hunt as Brandon Garnett talks about how Mr. Hunt got started and the way his career has developed. Garnett also talks about Hunt’s service to agriculture through his career.