2 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 ...

2 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 ...

2 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 ...

2 weeks ago
Registration now is open for the 2026 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention that will be held June 1-4 in Boise, ID. Early-bird registration will close May 1, at which time prices will increase. To register and make hotel reservations, go to www.BIFSymposium.com. The event will kick off Monday with the Young Producer Symposium, followed ...

2 weeks ago
Rising and falling gasoline prices are not only affecting what Kansans pay at the pump, but also shaping demand for biofuels and the outlook for key agricultural commodities. As demand for biofuel grows, experts say producers are becoming more closely tied to fluctuations in fossil fuel markets. “(Biofuel) clearly links the fortunes of U.S. Corn Belt agriculture ...

2 weeks ago
Much like in human childbirth, not every delivery in cattle goes exactly as planned. While many calves are born without issue, some require extra help due to factors beyond a producer’s control. On a recent episode of the K-State Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast, K-State veterinarians and beef cattle experts say a portion of calvings will ...

3 weeks ago
Certified Angus Beef (CAB), in partnership with Sysco, is hosting a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training May 7 in Manhattan as part of the Raised with Respect cattle care initiative. The free training will be held at Foote Cattle Company from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by a program and dinner. Dan Thomson, DVM, managing ...

3 weeks ago
Kansas wheat breaks dormancy and fields begin to green up, a Kansas State University plant disease expert is urging growers to keep a close eye on a familiar set of threats: wheat rusts. Wheat pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre said spring marks a critical window for monitoring stripe rust, leaf rust and stem rust — three diseases ...

3 weeks ago
Hybrid wheat has long been one of agriculture’s biggest “what ifs.” In this episode of Wheat’s On Your Mind, host Aaron Harries talks with Dan Wiersma of Corteva about why that may finally be changing — and why Kansas is expected to be the epicenter of the company’s planned hard red winter wheat launch in fall ...

3 weeks ago
A combination of weather extremes, drought conditions and pest pressure is creating challenges for Kansas wheat producers as the 2026 growing season continues, according to experts on the Kansas State University Agriculture Today podcast. K-State agronomists Logan Simon and Jeanne Falk Jones say Kansas wheat has experienced significant temperature swings in recent months, raising concerns about crop ...

3 weeks ago
An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased fertilizer varies significantly by region. Conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation April 3-11, the survey shows 70% of respondents say fertilizer is so expensive that ...