Kentucky ag eyes record cash receipts despite harsh blows
Economists predict Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion, well surpassing 2021 record-high of $6.9 billion.
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Economists predict Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion, well surpassing 2021 record-high of $6.9 billion.
LOUISVILLE — Kentucky farmers have been on a wild ride throughout 2022. Spiraling inflation, major weather events, supply chain and trade disruptions, soaring input prices, labor issues and other factors
Statewide farm cash receipts this year are projected to approach $8 billion, easily surpassing the 2021 record-high of $6.9 billion.
Agricultural economists say Kentucky's farm sector is on pace to achieve record-setting cash receipts. That's despite a turbulent year marked by surging inflation and extreme weather. Statewide farm cash receipts
Despite high inflation and extreme weather trends, Kentucky agriculture is on pace to achieve record-setting cash receipts.