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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky agriculture appears to be on a record pace to surpass $7 billion in cash receipts in 2022, bolstered by robust commodity prices that could reward farmers

Market prices for Kentucky’s agricultural commodities — from corn and soybeans to chickens and hogs — have surged since 2020.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky agriculture appears to be on a record pace to surpass $7 billion in cash receipts in 2022, bolstered by robust commodity prices that could reward farmers hit hard by rapidly rising production costs, an agricultural economist told state lawmakers Thursday.

Market prices for many of Kentucky's agricultural commodities — from corn and soybeans to chickens and hogs — have surged since 2020.

The Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program has selected 22 individuals for its 13th class — including one Christian County farmer.

Kentucky agricultural economists are predicting the state’s 2021 agricultural receipts will exceed $6.7 billion.

Housed in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the program offers an intensive, leadership development experience for young farmers and individuals in agriculture-related fields. Its mission is to identify, develop and motivate Kentuckians for effective leadership in agriculture and rural communities. 

Housed in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the program offers an intensive, leadership development experience for young farmers and individuals in agriculture-related fields. Its mission is to identify, develop and motivate Kentuckians for effective leadership in agriculture and rural communities. 

University of Kentucky agricultural economists are predicting the state's 2021 agricultural receipts will exceed $6.7 billion. If realized, this will ...

University of Kentucky agricultural economists are predicting the state's 2021 agricultural receipts will exceed $6.7 billion. If realized, this will ...