5 months ago
When cattle start showing signs of fatigue, unusual behavior or pale coloring, it can be more than a passing concern. K-State beef cattle experts say these subtle changes may point to anemia — a condition that, if left unchecked, can affect the health and productivity of the entire herd. “The primary signs of anemia include weakness, ...

5 months ago
Popping a kernel of wheat in your mouth for a quick chew to test quality is almost instinctive, whether you are a Kansas farmer or the leader of a major East African conglomerate. Exploring a shared emphasis on wheat quality, as well as exploring the U.S grain production, handling and marketing systems, was the goal ...

5 months ago
Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture has moved up to No. 5 in Niche.com’s annual list of the Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences, reinforcing its reputation as one of the nation’s premier agriculture programs. The ranking is determined through a combination of U.S. Department of Education data and millions of student and alumni reviews. For K-State, the ...

5 months ago
It is sunflower season in the Sunflower State and harvest is just around the corner, starting mid-September into October. As seed heads begin to ripen, protecting them from birds is essential. said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini, who recommends covering the heads once the petals begin turning brown with a paper sack or cheesecloth ...

6 months ago
The Colby Community College equine program, Kansas State University Research and Extension, and the Kansas Horse Council will host High Plains Horsemen's Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Colby Community College farm east of Colby. According to the school, the program will feature Becky Pearson of Pivot Point Equine ...

6 months ago
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced an action plan to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and recruit new veterinarians to join USDA. According to the Kansas Livestock Association, the plan focuses on five objectives to help address this growing shortage. Later this year, USDA will increase funding for the ...

6 months ago
As calving season approaches, experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute are encouraging producers to focus on proactive management strategies to support calf health and herd performance. One key practice is the early castration of bull calves. K-State veterinarian Brad White explained that castration at about two months of age can reduce health risks ...

6 months ago
Kansas State University’s Department of Agronomy and K-State Extension have released the Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2025, a comprehensive resource designed to help wheat producers select varieties best suited for their growing location. In the August 28th episode of Agriculture Today, plant pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre and wheat and forages specialist Romulo Lollato discussed the updated guide ...

6 months ago
What started as a small idea nearly three decades ago has grown into one of the most popular attractions at the Kansas State Fair. Agriland, the interactive agricultural exhibit in the Pride of Kansas Building, has been giving families and school groups a hands-on look at farming and food production since 1995. For Kansas Wheat ...

6 months ago
Kim Barnes scoured 52 years of contacts in his Rolodex to find buyers for 1.7 million bushels of last year’s grain sorghum crop after a cut in federal programs and international trade left the market in chaos. This month, 1 million bushels of sorghum, commonly called milo, are leaving the Pawnee County Co-Op in Larned by ...

6 months ago
When retail prices for any consumer product reach record-high levels, a corresponding drop in demand usually materializes in short order. However, according to CoBank, beef seems to be one of the exceptions. While retail beef prices have risen sharply in recent years, demand has not softened. In fact, USDA data shows the all-fresh retail beef ...