Economist: Kentucky farm sector could set record receipts
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
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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.