Kentucky Farm Service Agency Director David Wayne says the deadline to report crop acreage is quickly approaching. Wayne talks about crops that need to be reported, the importance of timely reporting, and assistance for specialty crop producers.

The American Farm Bureau Federation says cost of the July 4th celebration this year will be slightly higher than 2025. American Farm Bureau Economist Faith Parham breaks down the cost of the meal and talks about items that increased and decreased during the past year.

Farm Credit Mid-America’s Morgan Wullenweber talks about the Kentucky FFA Shark Tank Competition that was held at the Kentucky FFA Convention in June. Wullenweber was impressed with the students that presented their projects for a chance to win $5,000 to start or expand their business.

The Kentucky Dairy Development Council celebrated Dairy Month in June with a variety of events and activities. Executive Director Tori Embry talks about the impact of dairy farmers in the state and some of the highlights of the month-long celebration.

Kentucky Office of Agriculture Policy Director Brandon Reed discussed the twenty-five year celebration of the Kentucky Agriculture Development Board at the Kentucky History Center in June. Reed talked about the history of the board, the assistance provided to Kentucky farmers and agribusinesses, and how that has helped the state.

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathon Shell and Office of Agriculture Policy Director Brandon Reed honored Kentucky Ag Development Board member Wayne Hunt during the June meeting at the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort. Reed talked about Hunt’s contributions and service since the board was formed by Governor Paul Patton twenty-five years ago.

Kentucky FFA elected a new set of state officers during the state convention that was held in early June. Past State FFA President Trenton Page announced the new slate of officers chosen by the nominating committee.

Kentucky Commission of Agriculture Jonathon Shell said thank you to Kentucky FFA members during the state convention in June. He also challenged them to do their best and seek great opportunities in agriculture.

Hopkins County Central FFA Advisor Ben Prevette was recently honored as the Kentucky FFA Golden Owl winner for 2026. Prevette talks about the honor, his career as an ag teacher and FFA advisor, and provides some advice for other ag educators.

Kentucky Corn-growers Program Director Adam Andrews and Micah Lester discuss more details about the Farmers for Soil Health Cover Crop grant. They talk about the application process, crops that qualify, and other details.