Items: Extension Article
Bale Graze Your Way Through a Drought
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Jul. 30, 2025
DROUGHT can be a debilitating experience for any farmer but is particularly difficult for livestock farmers. Last year was an especially bad drought year in much of the eastern United States, and it was devastating in some areas such as West Virginia and southeast Ohio.
Average KFBM Net Farm Income Dips Negative for the First Time in Decades
By Kayla Brashears | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on Jul. 30, 2025
For the first time since the 1980s, the average Net Farm Income (NFI) among Kentucky Farm Business Management (KFBM) cooperators has fallen below zero, closing the production year at an average of ($20,522). This dramatic shift is a sharp reversal from the record high NFI in 2021 of $871,325.
2022-2025: Price Trends of Three Spring Crops at Kentucky Farmers Markets
By Brett Wolff | Extension Specialist
Published on Jul. 28, 2025
I am a 2025 Center for Crop Diversification Summer Fellow, and this research is supported by the Kentucky Horticulture Council’s Student Research Grant Program and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund.
Know Your Ratios
By Kara Schlinke | KFBM Extension Associate Senior
Published on Jun. 30, 2025
Farming is more than planting, growing, and harvesting—it’s running a business. And like any business, understanding your financial health is crucial for long-term success. That’s where financial ratios come in. Think of them as vital signs for your farm’s finances.
New Report by the Milken Institute: A Blueprint for Employer-led Food as Health Strategies
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Jun. 30, 2025
As Food as Medicine (also known as Food is Medicine) campaigns increase in popularity, employers recognize the ability to leverage food to create healthier and happier employees. Employees are looking for benefits beyond healthcare coverage.
Taxation of Timber Sales After a Casualty Event: A High-Level (Canopy) Discussion
By Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist
Published on Jun. 30, 2025
Kentucky has faced several natural disasters already in 2025, and for many timberland owners, it is a question of where to start regarding salvaging and selling timber. Trying to understand the tax implications of timber damaged or lost due to storms can feel as overwhelming as the tangled mess left behind by a tornado.
Historical Review of “Government” Payments to Kentucky Farmers
By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on May. 30, 2025
Currently, there are a plethora of policy actions being discussed in our nation’s capital affecting agriculture, ranging from the farm bill debate to tax policy modifications, and of course, the on-going trade policy developments.
2025 Kentucky Legislative Session Update for Kentucky Farmers
By Emily Spencer | Extension Associate
Published on May. 30, 2025
The 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly concluded on Friday, March 28th. There were 533 Senate, and 907 House bills and resolutions introduced of which 50 Senate and 96 House bills became law.
Crop Budgeting is Vital in our Current Farm Environment
By Jennifer Rogers | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on May. 30, 2025
There have been many conversations this spring surrounding crop projections and budgets. With the fear of instability in the crop markets due to foreign trade policy and the continued high costs of inputs, the profit margin for most row crop enterprises seem tight. These tight margins have emphasized the importance of projecting reve
Could Bourbon Help Kentucky Producers Survive Another Tradewar?
By Grant Gardner | Assistant Extension Professor and Tyler Mark | Professor
Published on May. 30, 2025
International markets support U.S. agriculture, particularly in Kentucky, which benefits from its proximity to the Mississippi River, enabling quick and low-cost transportation to Louisiana ports.