Sixth generation at McGlasson Farms

put the 'u' back in fruit picking

Hannah Uebel, who is almost 3 years old, picks blueberries at McGlasson Farms on the banks of the Ohio River in northern Kentucky. Hannah and her 6-year-old sister were brought by their mother to the u-pick blueberry patch on a recent morning. The suburban Cincinnati family uses the Kentucky Proud berries to flavor muffins, pancakes, and smoothies.

Ky. school's dairy judging team wins 19th state title in 20 years

In his final year as coach, Bland Baird, far right, will lead Spencer County FFA's attempt to win its 12th national title.

Get tickets for Commissioner's Farm to Fork Dinner on Aug. 13

On the eve of the Kentucky State Fair, Commissioner Shell will host a dinner at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville.

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Shell joins other ag commissioners, secretaries to put farmers first

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Ky. Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $5 million in loans

Ready, willing, and maple? Kentucky's syrup industry has rich potential

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Candid Conversation with director of Ky. Dairy Development Council

KSU opens hay testing lab at new extension office in Barren County

Be patient as Kentucky farmers make hay while the sun shines

Lexington farm's field day showcases organic practices

Horses on Kentucky farm are helping men build sober lives, gain work

Meet the mother-daughter team making waves in Ky. bourbon industry

Listeria in Kroger, Walmart chicken fettuccine alfredo kills 4, sickens 17

New trade deal with the United Kingdom applauded by Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau concerned immigration enforcement will resume on farms

U.S. ag secretary announces plan to combat New World Screwworm

On its 90th birthday, NRCS requesting farming stories and photos

Acreage reporting deadline for most Kentucky crops is July 15

Farmers affected by recent disasters: Come to Ohio County on June 24

And in case you missed it ...

Truck rollover releases 14 million angry bees, closing road for 24 hours

Did you know?

Kentucky has about 325 licensed dairy farms. Barren County has the most dairy cows, followed by Adair, Logan, Christian, and Todd counties.

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