6 hours ago
If there's one thing Dan Moser has taken away from his tenure as interim dean of Kansas State University's College of Agriculture, it's a reminder of the excitement K‑State generates among its stakeholders. That excitement will be critical, Moser said, as he works to elevate the college and expand K‑State's reputation as a national leader in agricultural ...

1 day ago
Agricultural operations in Kansas have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. “USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers as they recover from disasters,” said Farm Production and Conservation ...

2 days ago
Managing calf scours starts with prevention and early intervention, according to experts from the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University. During a recent episode of the BCI Cattle Chat, the veterinary team discussed strategies producers can use to manage and prevent calf scours, one of the most common health challenges in young calves. According to the ...

3 days ago
According to the Kansas Livestock Association, the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Conservation has made available cost-share funds to assist producers affected by the recent wildfires in Kansas. Those included in this initiative are the Ranger Road, Stevens, Tennis, Andrew Lane and Rawlins County wildfires. KDA–DOC will provide a total of $151,000 in financial assistance ...

4 days ago
Two Kansas State University graduate students are urging cattle producers to evaluate wheat fields for signs of first hollow stem, an indication that they should be moving grazing animals off those fields. “First hollow stem is a growth stage that we look for in our wheat to know when we need to remove cattle from these ...

1 week ago
Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland  is applauding the bipartisan passage of the Food, Farm, and National Security Act of 2026 in the House Agriculture Committee. “Kansas farmers and ranchers are grateful to Reps. Tracey Mann and Sharice Davids for voting to move the next farm bill forward. After years of uncertainty since the previous farm ...

1 week ago
Focusing on the improvement of cattle genetics, cow herds, animal welfare and generational transfers were focal points of the 113th Cattlemen’s Day, which was hosted on March 6 by Kansas State University's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.     Among several presentations geared towards advancing the cattle industry, one researcher presented the idea of using genomics to improve one’s herd.    Jamie Courter, an assistant professor and beef extension ...

2 weeks ago
A two-day meeting series in southwest Kansas will focus on helping agricultural producers manage limited water supplies while maintaining economic vitality across the region. The meetings, titled Water Smart Management for a Resilient Future, are hosted by K-State Extension and supported by the Kansas Water Office. Sessions are scheduled for March 11 in St. John at the 21 Central Extension District office; and ...

2 weeks ago
When considering how to pass on a family farm or ranch to the next generation, one of the biggest mistakes families often make is not having “the talk.”   “If you ask farmers and ranchers ‘What do you want to have happen to your farm after you’re gone?’ almost unanimously the answer is to keep it together and keep the family ...

2 weeks ago
A new farm bill has advanced out of a committee. According to U.S. Representative Tracey Mann's office, he voted to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of the House Agriculture Committee. This legislation, which passed in the committee authorizes farm programs for the next five years. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the ...

2 weeks ago
Experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute recently provided insight into the veterinary school application process during an episode of the BCI Cattle Chat podcast, offering practical advice for students preparing to apply to veterinary programs. Panelists emphasized that academic performance remains a key component of a competitive application. Students are encouraged to maintain ...