Explore

Rapid Read Rapid Read
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman and NLGA Colleagues Pass Resolution to Recognize Agriculture's Impact

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman and NLGA Colleagues Pass Resolution to Recognize Agriculture's Impact

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, along with colleagues from Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, and South Carolina, passed a resolution at the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) meeting to recognize the impact of American agriculture. The resolution aims to raise awareness of agriculture's contributions to the economy, job creation, and exports. Lt. Gov. Coleman, who will become chair of NLGA in July, emphasized the importance of supporting farmers and addressing challenges in the agriculture industry. Kentucky is home to nearly 70,000 farms, contributing significantly to the state's economy.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Lt. Gov. Coleman Co-Sponsors Multistate Resolution to Highlight Agriculture's Economic Impact

Lt. Gov. Coleman Co-Sponsors Multistate Resolution to Highlight Agriculture's Economic Impact

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman of Kentucky, alongside her counterparts from four other states, has co-sponsored a resolution at the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) meeting. This resolution aims to recognize and raise awareness of the significant contributions of American agriculture to the economy and job creation. Coleman, who is set to become the chair of the NLGA in July, emphasized the foundational role of agriculture in both Kentucky and the broader United States. The resolution highlights the immense impact of agriculture, which supports over 48 million jobs, generates $3 trillion in wages, and contributes more than $177 billion in exports. In Kentucky alone, nearly 70,000 farms, predominantly family-owned, contribute approximately $50 billion annually to the state's economy.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Advocates for Agriculture with Multistate Resolution

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Advocates for Agriculture with Multistate Resolution

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, alongside lieutenant governors from four other states, has co-sponsored a resolution recognizing the significant impact of American agriculture. This resolution was passed at a National Lieutenant Governors Association meeting. Coleman, who will assume the chair of the NLGA in July, emphasized the foundational role of agriculture in both Kentucky and the broader United States. She highlighted the need for elected leaders to support farmers, especially in the current challenging environment. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the contributions of the agriculture industry to the economy and job creation. Coleman, who has a personal connection to agriculture through her upbringing on a family farm, has also been active in promoting agriculture education in Kentucky through initiatives like 'All in for Agriculture Education Week'.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman Joins NLGA to Recognize Agriculture's Economic Impact

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman Joins NLGA to Recognize Agriculture's Economic Impact

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, alongside other lieutenant governors, has co-sponsored a resolution at the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) meeting to recognize the vital role of agriculture in the U.S. economy. The resolution highlights agriculture's contributions, including over 48 million jobs and $3 trillion in wages. In Kentucky, agriculture is a significant economic driver, with nearly 70,000 farms contributing $50 billion annually. Lt. Gov. Coleman, who will soon chair the NLGA, has been a strong advocate for agriculture, emphasizing the need for educational initiatives to expose students to agricultural careers.
Trendline Trendline
Gracey Resident Lucas Hite Joins Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program

Gracey Resident Lucas Hite Joins Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program

Gracey Resident Lucas Hite Joins Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program
Trendline Trendline
Brandon Routh Joins Cast of Indie Family Drama 'Ethan Almighty – Ethan’s Law'

Brandon Routh Joins Cast of Indie Family Drama 'Ethan Almighty – Ethan’s Law'

Brandon Routh Joins Cast of Indie Family Drama 'Ethan Almighty – Ethan’s Law'
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Gracey Resident Lucas Hite Joins Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program, Emphasizes Agritourism

Gracey Resident Lucas Hite Joins Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program, Emphasizes Agritourism

Lucas Hite, a resident of Gracey, Kentucky, has been selected as one of 22 participants in the Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program's (KALP) Class 15. The program, housed at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, aims to develop leadership skills among individuals involved in agriculture. Hite, who is the youngest male member of the class, was nominated by Nick Woodruff, a past participant and son-in-law of Seven Springs Farms' owner, where Hite worked during high school. The program includes seminars, farm tours, and discussions on various agricultural topics, such as agritourism, which Hite finds particularly intriguing. Participants will engage in activities across Kentucky and beyond, including a planned visit to South America next year.
1Weather 1Weather
Wayne County Faces Abnormally Dry Conditions Amid Slim Rain Chances

Wayne County Faces Abnormally Dry Conditions Amid Slim Rain Chances

Wayne County, Kentucky, is currently experiencing abnormally dry conditions, with rain chances remaining slim. According to Z93 Country, the region has been listed as abnormally dry, indicating a lack of sufficient rainfall to meet typical seasonal needs. This situation can lead to various challenges, including impacts on agriculture and water resources. The dry spell is part of a broader pattern affecting parts of Kentucky, where precipitation levels have been below average. The lack of rain is concerning for local farmers and residents who rely on consistent rainfall for crop growth and water supply. The dry conditions are expected to persist, with no significant rainfall forecasted in the immediate future.
Reuters Reuters
Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

By Nicholas P. Brown and Emma Rumney BARDSTOWN, KY, April 7 (Reuters) - Like many whiskey distillers, Heaven Hill Brands is rolling back bourbon production this year, as demand lags.
Trendline Trendline
Toyota Invests $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing to Mark 40th Anniversary in Kentucky

Toyota Invests $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing to Mark 40th Anniversary in Kentucky

Toyota Invests $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing to Mark 40th Anniversary in Kentucky
Trendline Trendline
Toyota Marks 40 Years in Kentucky with $1 Billion Investment in U.S. Operations

Toyota Marks 40 Years in Kentucky with $1 Billion Investment in U.S. Operations

Toyota Marks 40 Years in Kentucky with $1 Billion Investment in U.S. Operations
Trendline Trendline
Toyota Announces $1 Billion Investment in U.S. Manufacturing, Reinforcing Commitment to North American Production

Toyota Announces $1 Billion Investment in U.S. Manufacturing, Reinforcing Commitment to North American Production

Toyota Announces $1 Billion Investment in U.S. Manufacturing, Reinforcing Commitment to North American Production