AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAgriculture & Food: UK’s Martin-Gatton College will host its Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day July 21 in Princeton, with tours and research updates for growers and agribusiness. Farm Economics: Kentucky farmers are feeling the squeeze as input costs rise and farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high, with higher fertilizer and fuel prices tied to global shipping disruptions. Public Health: USDA issued a health alert for misbranded raw boneless chicken breast sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer in nine states, including Kentucky, due to an undeclared allergen (eggs). State Government: Kentucky Supreme Court struck down 2021 and 2022 laws that shifted appointment and oversight powers away from Gov. Andy Beshear, citing unconstitutional fragmentation of executive accountability. Transportation: KYTC paused a plan to reduce the Clark Memorial Bridge from four lanes to three after inspectors found additional sidewalk/structural damage, raising concerns about traffic impacts. Local Infrastructure: Henry County approved an $8.8M budget and earmarked $1.3M for a sewer project. Veterans Care: A new Elizabethtown VA outpatient clinic broke ground to expand access for Kentucky veterans. Energy/Industry: TVA signaled it prefers to keep two Tennessee coal plants operating longer, citing demand and regulatory changes.
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