Today's News

Farmers are encouraged to stop by the local Farm Service Agency to make their annual report. For any producers raising small grains, including wheat, your last day to report those crops is May 31.

DCP sign-up begins
For those producers eligible for the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program, the deadline for applications is June 1. This is a mandatory deadline for all participants and USDA will not accept any late-file applications. Signatures of all producers receiving a share in DCP payments are required by the June 1 deadline.

Most Owen County farmers have an abundance of cedar trees on their land. And, most think that there is absolutely no economic value to the trees, other than holding the world together and providing some wildlife habitat.
Eastern red cedar might be a bit overlooked, despite it being the most widely distributed conifer in the eastern United States. The University of Kentucky Extension Service is providing a workshop, “Got Cedar? Now What?” to outline some management and marketing options.

Girls’ basketball in Kentucky came to a close Saturday night in Bowling Green. Rockcastle County defeated Manual to claim its first State Championship.
The season ended a week earlier for the Owen County Lady Rebels. Despite the disappointment of losing in the Eighth Region Semifinals, the team and the coaching staff have much to be proud of.
“Great season with 23 wins and a District Championship,” Owen County High School Head Girls Basketball Coach Bob Osborne said.

Feb. 12 receipts: 609 • Feb. 5: 80 • Last year: 510

No trends are available due to a limited supply Feb. 5, however, a firm undertone was noted on all steers and heifers and a sharply higher undertone noted on slaughter cows and bulls.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large #1-#2: 300-400 lbs.  $202-210; 400-500 lbs.  $198-209; 600-700 lbs.  $164-180, including 22 head (black) 695 lbs.  $169; 700-800 lbs.  $164.