Travelin the Bluegrass

We meet Wolfe County farmer Heather Graham, who also serves as an agriculture extension agent.  Graham talks about their family farm, the history, their growing firewood business, and the struggles and highlights of farming.  ...

Jody Wade with Boehringer-Ingelheim says Zactran offers farmers an option to treat Bovine Respiratory Disease in Cattle.  Wade discusses the antibiotic, results from trials, the importance of quick use, and other details....

Rachel Wade with Ed-Mar Dairy in Walton, Kentucky, says the Kenton County Farm Tour offers visitors a chance to learn about 13 farms or agri-tourism venues.  Wade talks about the farm tour, what people can see, and...

Kentucky Department of Agriculture Safety Director Dale Dobson discusses a project by a Daviess County High School student who has taken an interest in the prevention of farmer suicide.  Dobson talks about Chloe Eaglehair and her work...

Christian County Agriculture Extension Agent Matt Futtrell discusses the Cattle First Seminar Tuesday, September 14, at Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market in Guthrie.  Matt discussed the speakers, topics to be covered, and what farmers can learn by attending.  ...

We meet Muhlenberg County farmer Mary Kate Kordes, who shares ownership of the family farm with her sister.  Kordes discusses the family, the history of the farm, their beef cattle herd, the challenges facing agriculture, and what...

Josh White with the National Cattleman’s Beef Association says the Beef Quality Assurance Program is being embraced by Kentucky farmers.  White talks about the qualities of the BQA program and the work being done by NCBA to...

Scott Holt with Merck Animal Health says the Allflex identification and health monitoring system is changing the cattle industry.  Holt discussed Allflex with Travelin the Bluegrass host Alan Watts during the 2021 Cattleman’s Convention in Nashville, with...

The grand champion Kentucky Country Ham sold for a record $4.8 million with Central Bank combining efforts with Joe and Kelly Craft to set the record.  We visit with Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Jeff Harper, Central Bank President...

The country ham that almost stayed home is the story of the 2021 Grand Champion Kentucky Country Ham from Broadbent B & B Foods of Kuttawa.  We talk with owners Ronnie and Beth Drennan about the grand...