Kentucky briefing

2/20/26 – Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $700,000 for projects across the Commonwealth

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $700,000 for projects across the Commonwealth

Gov. Beshear: More Than $5.2 Million in State Funding Approved for Site and Building Development in 8 Counties

1/09/26 – Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $4 million in loans

FRANKFORT (Jan. 9, 2026) – The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 20 agricultural loans totaling $4,003,087 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting.

Kentucky State Police Post 14 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

ASHLAND, Ky. (October 1, 2026)—The Kentucky State Police, Ashland Post 14, which provides coverage for Boyd, Carter, Lawrence, and Carter counties, will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual to enforce the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Special attention will be…

Kentucky State Police Post 11 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

LONDON, Ky. (October 1, 2026) — Kentucky State Police Post 11 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. In addition to these checkpoints, Post 11 troopers will also conduct special traffic enforcement operations in high-collision areas, utilizing radar, la…

Kentucky State Police Post 13 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

Hazard, KY. (October 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police, Hazard Post which provides coverage for Perry, Knott, Letcher, Breathitt and Leslie Counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints as approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic…

2/26/26 – New license plate reflects Kentucky agriculture pride

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Kentucky drivers can now show their appreciation for the state’s agriculture community with a new license plate. The “Friends of Agriculture” special license plate is now available for all vehicles, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has announced.

3/02/26 – More ways to help the future of Kentucky agriculture

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 2, 2026) – Last year, Kentucky farmers donated nearly $1 million to Kentucky’s Ag Tag fund. This year, with your help, we want to hit that $1 million mark and beyond.

Gov. Beshear: MegaFit Meals To Expand Calvert City Operations With $9.25 Million Investment Creating 40 New Kentucky Jobs

Kentucky State Police Post 16 To Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

HENDERSON, Ky. (10/1/2026)–The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patr…

Gov. Beshear: KOI Superior Walls Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility in Boone County, Creating 73 Full-Time Jobs

‘Ag Tag’ donations reach more than $940,000 for 2026

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2026) – Kentucky drivers donated more than $940,000 for the Ag Tag Program in 2026. The total brings the amount raised for agriculture youth since 2024 under Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell to more than $2.8 million.

Gov. Beshear: 6 Kentucky Companies Awarded Nearly $750,000 To Support Continued Tech and High-Wage Job Growth

Gov. Beshear: BOS Innovations Celebrates Grand Opening of New $5.4 Million Facility in Lexington, Creating 111 Quality Jobs

1/20/26 – Kentucky Proud workshop offers agriculture producers development training

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2026) – Kentucky Proud®, the official marketing program of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, is offering a one-day workshop for Kentucky producers to help them develop a plan to market agricultural products to a wider audience. Kentucky Proud is hosting the Retail Readiness workshop in partnership with the Kentucky Ce…

Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Small Businesses Can Apply for Tax Credits by Creating Jobs, Investing in Communities

Gov. Beshear: Ford Motor Co. Reaffirms Commitment to Kentucky With $1 Billion Investment at Kentucky Truck Plant

2/06/26 – Maple syrup puts sweet stamp on February

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2026) – Kentucky maple syrup enthusiasts joined Kentucky Agriculture Department officials at Blue Ends Farm in Shelbyville today to tap some maple trees and proclaim February as Maple Syrup Month in Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear: Astemo Americas Announces $112 Million Expansion of Madison County Operation, Creating 114 New Jobs

3/13/26 – Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $2.9 million in loans

FRANKFORT (March 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 16 agricultural loans totaling $2,977,295.25 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting.

Gov. Beshear: Freeman Automation to Establish New Operation in Graves County With $1 Million Investment, Creating 20 Quality Jobs

Kentucky State Police Post 2 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (October 1, 2026) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 2 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways…

Gov. Beshear: GE Appliances, IUE-CWA Establish Louisville Plant as Largest Home Appliance Manufacturing Site in US With $1 Billion Investment

2/13/26 – Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $3.7 million in loans

FRANKFORT (Feb. 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 18 agricultural loans totaling $3,713,010.50 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting.

2/02/26 – KDA focus on farmers’ health, safety at this year’s National Farm Machinery Show

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Farmer appreciation and a focus on farmers’ health will be the mission for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Raising Hope, Safety, Health, and Rescue Program at the 60th National Farm Machinery Show.

3/12/26 – 2026 Beef Expo sales reach more than $940,000

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2026) – The 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo finished with more than $940,000 in total sales in the 40th edition of the event at the Kentucky Exposition Center during the first weekend of March.

Gov. Beshear Joins Anthro Energy for Groundbreaking of $40 Million Manufacturing Facility in Louisville, Creating 110 Jobs

Gov. Beshear: ADM To Expand Natural Color Production at Northern Kentucky Facility With $16 Million Investment, Creating 40-Plus Full-Time Jobs

Gov. Beshear: Nearly $5.3 Million in State Funding Approved for Site and Building Development in 3 Counties

Gov. Beshear: Speed Kentucky To Open New $1.47 Million Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Owsley County, Creating 60 Full-Time Jobs

Artisans Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of $8.4 Million Manufacturing Facility in Lexington, Creating 55 New Kentucky Jobs

Gov. Beshear Joins Medvantx To Cut Ribbon on Newly Expanded Louisville Operation, a $26.8 Million Investment Creating 122 New Jobs

3/05/26 – 2026 Kentucky Junior Chef season opens

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 5, 2026) – The 2026 Kentucky Junior Chef Competition is now open, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced.

2/18/26 – Kentucky Proud Spring Community Supported Agriculture Week is Feb. 16-20

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2026) – Kentucky Proud, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s marketing brand and the official agriculture marketing brand of the state, is offering its Virtual Spring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Week Feb. 16-20, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has announced.

Gov. Beshear: Toyotetsu Mid America To Expand Owensboro Operations With $41 Million Investment, Retaining Nearly 640 Jobs

3/20/26 – Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1 million for projects across the Commonwealth

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1 million for projects across the Commonwealth

2/17/26 – Student-created book highlight of Spring All in for Ag Education Week

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2026) – A book written and illustrated by two Kentucky students is at the center of this Spring’s All in for Agriculture Education Week.

Gov. Beshear Joins U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. To Break Ground on New Facility in Hopkinsville, Creating 200 New Kentucky Jobs

2/09/26 – Kentucky Department of Agriculture celebrates February as Lamb Month

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2026) – Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) officials and members of Kentucky’s sheep and lamb industry gathered today to celebrate February as Lamb Month in Kentucky. KDA Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler presented a signed proclamation at Sullivan University’s Lexington campus while also presenting culinar…

1/08/26 – UK launches Forage Testing Program to support Kentucky livestock farmers

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2026) – The University of Kentucky Division of Regulatory Services (UKDRS), in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and the Cooperative Extension Service, has officially launched its Forage Testing Program to help Kentucky producers improve livestock nutrition, reduce feed costs, and promote sustai…

Environmental Servies & Training and Testing

2/17/22 - Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.2 million for projects across the commonwealth

1/06/26 – Nominees sought for 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation award

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2026) – Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell invites Kentuckians to nominate a farmer or forester for the 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award.

1/16/26 – Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.5 million for projects across the Commonwealth

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.5 million for projects across the Commonwealth