Travelin' the Bluegrass "Uncut"

Ground was officially broken in April for the new Veterinary Medicine School at Murray State University. Among those on hand for the historic day were state and local officials, the new director of the Veterinary Medicine School Dr. Laura Hoffman, Dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture Dr. Brian Parr, and Murray State University President Dr. Ron Patterson. Report and story by Your News Edge's Edward Marlowe  

The new Case IH AF-10 combine will demonstrated at dealers across Kentucky and the country this year and will hit the market in 2027. Tony Steinke with Case IH talks about the features of the new combine and how those features will benefit farmers in the field.

Kentucky State Parks Curator Jennifer Spence says returning historic artifacts to the native American nation they came from and better preserving historic artifacts will be two of the preservation projects completed. Spence details some of the work and her effort to include staff at each park or historic site in the process.

Kentucky State Parks Curator Jennifer Spence says a major preservation effort is underway at eight state parks and historic sites across the state. Spence talks about the parks and sites that are involved and some of the projects that are underway.

University of Kentucky Agriculture Meteorologist Matt Dixon says a new version of the UK Weather Alert App is in development. Dixon talks about the features the new app will offer farmers and other users, and the importance of keeping the app accessible for all users.

University of Kentucky Agriculture Meteorologist Matt Dixon says spring has been mild so far in Kentucky, with the possibility of severe weather always looming. Dixon also talks about keeping up with weather conditions on the UK Weather Alert App.

Kendall Quandahl with Case IH says the company is working to bring farmers the latest technology for their use in the field on their farms. She talks about technology development, how they involve farmers, and some of the work they are doing to make sure the technology is relevant to all farming operations.

April 23: Breckinridge County farmer Bobby Bell was among the latest class of farmers to join the Kentucky Cattleman’s Hall of Fame in 2026. Bell talks about the honor, his farming operation, and his work with Kentucky Venues.

University of Kentucky Ag Meteorologist Matt Dixon says with most of the state under a drought, some areas are being impacted more than others. He breaks the latest conditions observed by the U. S. Drought Monitor and the rainfall that it will take to make a difference across the state.

University of Kentucky Ag Meteorologist Matt Dixon says a dry winter has contributed to a drought that is impacting most of Kentucky. Dixon talks about recent dry years and how this year’s conditions differ from previous years.