AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKentucky Agriculture: Four Henry County farms (Gregory Farms, Jericho Farmhouse, Rowlett’s Milkhouse Creamery, Wright Farms) were added to the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program, spotlighting local produce and farm-made goods. Policy & Farm Economics: Kentucky lawmakers heard interim updates on agriculture’s strengths and pressure points, including steady cash receipts but worries over working capital, fuel and fertilizer costs, interest rates, and weak grain prices. Energy & Costs: Gas prices stayed volatile statewide in the week ending May 30, with multiple county “lowest” reports from GasBuddy (regular as low as $4.15 in Wayne County; diesel lows like $4.99 in Clinton County). Coal & Power: The Trump administration announced a $700M push to modernize or restart coal-fired plants, and West Virginia’s Mitchell Plant in Marshall County is set to keep operating through 2040 with federal support. Data Centers: Kentucky’s data-center debate continues as other states move on incentives and rules, while national coverage flags the affordability and ratepayer stakes. Roads: A concrete failure triggered a northbound lane closure on I-165 in Ohio County while crews assess repairs.
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