4 days ago
Strong crop yields, historically high beef prices and substantial government payments pushed Kansas net farm income to unexpectedly high levels in 2025, according to the annual report released by the Kansas Farm Management Association. The report shows average net farm income across the state reached $212,494 in 2025, more than double the average reported in each of the ...

5 days ago
What began with promising fall moisture has quickly shifted into one of the more difficult growing seasons Kansas wheat producers have faced in recent years. During last week’s Kansas Wheat Quality Council Tour, agronomists, bakers, crop specialists and industry professionals traveled across the state evaluating wheat fields that are now showing the effects of prolonged drought, ...

6 days ago
Kansas Corn Growers Association led an effort this week to bring attention to the fertilizer price crisis farmers are facing and to support an effort by Kansas Senator Roger Marshall to move forward a suite of five fertilizer bills to help resolve the issue by increasing price transparency, promoting competition and removing fertilizer trade barriers. KCGA ...

1 week ago
Updates to the Kansas noxious weed list will take effect this month, following an extensive process led by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The revisions update weed designations and control methods, impacting producers and others responsible for managing land across the state. According to the Kansas Livestock Association, changes include removing pignut from the list and ...

1 week ago
Growing consumer demand for high-protein foods is creating new opportunities within the dairy industry and reshaping how milk is marketed across the United States. From protein powders to high-protein cottage cheese products, dairy experts said changing consumer preferences are influencing both product development and milk markets. “There’s been some major changes in market demand and some things ...

2 weeks ago
Following fall weather that benefited wheat growth, Kansas producers are now facing challenges in wheat fields across the state. From drought stress and repeated freeze events to hail damage and emerging disease concerns, this year’s wheat crop has faced a series of setbacks across much of the state. “If we think back to the fall conditions, we ...

2 weeks ago
Energy development is rapidly expanding across Kansas, bringing new opportunities — and new questions — for farmers and ranchers. To help you stay informed and prepared, Kansas Farm Bureau is hosting regional breakfast meetings focused on what’s happening now and what’s ahead.  These meetings are for Farm Bureau members only and require registration at www.kfb.org/KFBenergymeetings. We’ll cover the ...

2 weeks ago
The 2026 KLA Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) met in the Kansas City area May 4-6 for their second seminar of the year. Class members spent three days learning more about the beef retail and foodservice industries and connecting with consumers. Merck Animal Health, the exclusive YSA sponsor, hosted the class at its facilities in Lawrence, De ...

4 weeks ago
Interest is growing in corn-based bioproducts, and a recently introduced bill could boost the development and production of bioproducts and build corn demand, according to the Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA). Reps. Michelle Fischbach (R-Minn.) and Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.) introduced H.R. 8137 the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act to incentivize the production of biobased chemicals and materials, which will create ...

4 weeks ago
Fields that once showed promise across Kansas are now telling a different story as the 2025-26 wheat crop faces drought pressure. After a strong start last fall, producers are now managing a crop under drought stress, temperature swings and emerging stressors across the state. According to the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas wheat entered dormancy in good ...

4 weeks ago
Kansas Farm Bureau  is recognizing the achievements of its Collegiate Fellows graduates while welcoming a new class of students selected to participate in the organization’s collegiate-level leadership development experience. According to the organization, the Collegiate Fellows program equips college students with the skills, knowledge and connections needed to become effective advocates for agriculture. The small cohort ...