Agriculture

Numerous 4-H members and volunteers were recognized at the annual 4-H Awards banquet.

The Outstanding 4-H members for 2012 were named. The junior division includes 4-H members who are 9-13 and the senior division includes members who are 14-18.

Based on points earned for 4-H activities completed during the 2011-12 4-H year, Michaela Rock was the 2012 Outstanding Senior 4-H Member. 

Based on the same point system, Tara Warren was recognized as the 2012 Outstanding Junior Division 4-H Member. 

 The 2012 tobacco growing season is over, stripping is well underway and receiving stations have opened. But as we wind down this season, now is the time to start planning for next year. LaRue county farmers need to prepare to manage diseases in the 2013 burley crop.

Black Shank was not a big disease problem this year but there's no way to tell what disease pressures growers will face in the coming growing season. Much depends on the climate when dealing with diseases like black shank and target spot.

 Joe Dohn of Hodgenville harvested this eight-point, 190-pounds buck on a LaRue County farm.

 Beef Producers meet