2 days 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 ...

3 days ago
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act last week. The bill, introduced by Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska, would improve producer access to federal disaster relief through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP). According to the Kansas Livestock Association, these programs provide producers with financial and technical ...

4 days ago
Warmer spring temperatures mean that crops begin to sprout from the ground. However, with these warmer temperatures, crops are not the only things that are greening up; weeds are too. A K-State researcher said that now is the time to start scouting for weeds. “Marestail is a winter annual weed that typically comes up either in ...

5 days ago
The Kansas Corn Commission welcomes one new commissioner and two returning commissioners upon completion of the Kansas commodity commission elections for the North Central, Central and South Central Districts. According to the organization, Central District Corn Commissioner Derek Belton, Tampa, and South Central District Corn Commissioner, Kent Moore, Iuka, were reelected to the commission. Brett Graueholz, Republic ...

6 days ago
With rising input costs and tighter margins across the cattle industry, determining what a bull is truly worth has become a more strategic decision than ever for cow-calf producers. Industry experts emphasize that a bull’s value extends far beyond his sale price, shaping herd performance and profitability for years to come. Kansas State University cow-calf expert Jason ...

7 days ago
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for F10 antiseptic wound spray with insecticide to help prevent and treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations. According to the Kansas Livestock Association, the over-the-counter product can be used on cattle, horses, minor species such as sheep and goats, and a variety of ...

1 week ago
Understanding wheat production today requires more than what happens in the field. For participants in the Kansas Wheat Leadership Program, that broader view is exactly the point. The Kansas Wheat Leadership Program takes farmers beyond the field, offering a deep exploration of the crop's full lifecycle. Rather than focusing on production practices, the program spotlights the ...

1 week ago
With the beginning of spring, K-State Extension small ruminant specialist Kelsey Bentley warns that parasite pressure in sheep and goats is entering a critical season, putting flocks and herds at heightened risk for health and production losses. She says the most common internal parasites include gastrointestinal worms in adult animals and coccidia in young lambs and ...

2 weeks ago
The Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants must be graduates of a Kansas high school and enrolled at a Kansas community or senior college for the fall 2026 semester. The Merck Cartridges for Cash program offers $1,500 scholarships to Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine students and ...

2 weeks ago
Alfalfa is Kansas’ fourth most economically valuable crop, with roughly 660,000 acres harvested annually. With dramatically changing weather temperatures recently, one Kansas State University researcher suggests that producers start scouting their fields for alfalfa weevils. “Cold, dry weather that slows or hinders the growth of alfalfa may make it more at risk from serious weevil damage ...

2 weeks ago
 From early mornings feeding livestock to long days in the field, farmers and ranchers spend much of their time caring for crops, animals and equipment. But Erin Martinez, a Kansas State University expert in adult development and aging,says the person behind the operation often gets overlooked — and scheduling an annual medical exam is one simple ...