Historically, Daviess County was a large producer of Burley tobacco, used primarily for the manufacture of cigarettes. With the decline in cigarette consumption in the United States, the demand for Burley tobacco has fallen substantially. As…
Spring Planting Ahead of Schedule in Daviess County
Spring planting is off to a strong start in Daviess County after a warm, dry March. While recent rainfall has slowed activity, well over half of the corn and soybeans will be in the ground by…
Three New Inductees for Agriculture Hall of Fame
The Daviess County Agriculture Hall of Fame has three new members. Ben Allen Burns was a grain/tobacco farmer and partner in the Burns Brothers farming operations. A graduate of Western Kentucky University, he taught vocational agriculture…
Gary Cecil Recognized as Farmer of the Year
The Daviess County Farm Bureau held the 101st annual meeting at Reid's Orchard. As the "Voice of Agriculture," the Farm Bureau advocates on behalf of farmers and their communities. The local organization recognized Gary Cecil, who…
CPH Sale at Kentuckiana Livestock Market
Beef cattle remain an important commodity in Western Kentucky. A Certified Pre-Conditioned for Health (CPH) Sale is conducted four times a year at the Kentuckiana Livestock Market on Highway 81, south of Owensboro. The Daviess County…
Spring Planting Accelerating Across Daviess County
This April weather has been fantastic for local farmers. Well over half of the corn and soybeans that will be planted in Daviess County are already in the ground, three weeks ahead of last year. The…
Greenhouse Open at Daviess County High School
The greenhouse at Daviess County High School is filled with flowers, hanging baskets, tomato and pepper plants. Students have been working all semester to prepare for this sale, with ag teacher Chad Askins guiding them through…
Daviess County Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Agricultural Visionaries Committee recognizes 15 inductees for the inaugural class of the Hall of Fame. A reception was held Tuesday at the Owensboro Convention Center, prior to the start of the Ag Expo. The Hall…
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