6 months ago
Cattle incapable of relieving themselves of high temperatures experience heat stress. Humans alleviate overheating through sweating, but Kansas State University beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff said cattle do not have that option. “Heat stress coping behaviors is what we see when cattle are adapting to warmer temperatures,” he said. “Whenever we get hot, we sweat to ...

6 months ago
Fourteen high school students gathered around tanks of liquid nitrogen storing bull genetics that will be sent all over the world. They ask questions to Nicole Goodenow, laboratory administrator at the Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit (KABSU). This is a first for many of these students to see firsthand how Kansas State University utilizes reproductive technology to support ...

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When seated at the dinner table, it is easy to detect who are the fast eaters in the group. But if those people are unwell, the desire to eat and the amount of food consumed can change. While that is true for people, cattle also change their eating habits when they are uncomfortable, say the experts ...

6 months ago
 Clean clothes might not top the list when thinking about farm safety, but proper hygiene can play a vital role in preventing the spread of disease and chemical exposure, according to Tawnie Larson, program manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health Program at Kansas State University. “Workers can become contaminated with different substances as they ...

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The Kansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for a second round of grants under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program. Nearly $6.46 million was awarded to the agency in 2023 through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service for this program, and 49 grants were awarded in 2024 ...

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Combines will soon be rolling across Kansas for wheat harvest, with other crops not too far in the future. Part of the tradition in farm country is feeding the people working to bring in the harvest. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says meals in the field follow many of the same guidelines for safe ...

6 months ago
Kansas Farm Bureau is hosting a summer listening tour across the state. According to the agency, the tour is for members to gather, receive an update on the organization’s strategic plan and provide their input to President Joe Newland, Vice President Glenn Brunkow and district directors. Members are encouraged to join them for a meal and ...

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Kansas State University researchers are working on a project to analyze the opportunities available by using drone thermal imaging in cattle feed yards. In a recent episode of Cattle Chat, guest Haley Larson, assistant professor in animal nutrition and health at K-State Olathe, described their project and findings. “To start off, we needed to determine the type of ...

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Jan Lyons of Manhattan has been selected as the 2025 National Golden Spur Award recipient for her contributions to the ranching and livestock industries. Lyons, a lifelong rancher and co-owner of Lyons Angus Ranch, has dedicated decades to advancing the beef industry. “It is not an exaggeration to say she is the ‘gold standard’ of selfless ...

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Six milling industry professionals from Mexico, Central America and Venezuela were in Kansas this month to participate in the Wheat Quality Council’s annual Hard Red Winter (HRW) Wheat Tour and gain firsthand insight about this year’s wheat crop and engage directly with Kansas wheat farmers. “This tour is an excellent opportunity for U.S. customers from Mexico, ...

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The Kansas Livestock Association  is celebrating National Dairy Month throughout June. According to the organization, the dairy industry in Kansas continues to grow, with a new 23,000-cow dairy under construction in southwest Kansas, the grand opening of the new Hilmar Cheese Company plant in Dodge City and expansions of existing dairies around the state. Milk production in ...