8 months ago
When it comes to cow efficiency, beef producers often focus on outputs like weaning weights and pregnancy rates. K-State beef cattle experts recently discussed which performance metrics really matter on a recent Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast episode. Researchers defined cow efficiency as the relationship between feed intake and pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed, a metric ...

8 months ago
Kansas State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics has announced plans to offer a popular online course that helps producers develop strong financial skills and make informed decisions that impact the farm's bottom line. K-State Extension farm economist Robin Reid said the course, Finances and the Farm, has been taught since 2021, but has recently been updated “to provide a ...

8 months ago
Just six weeks after finishing high school, Brian Walker wasn’t aiming for a high-powered job. He worked full-time at a gas station, living week to week, until a surprise phone call changed his path. That call brought him to a flour mill and into an industry most people only think about when they buy bread. On ...

8 months ago
Modern technology makes it possible for farmers to do remarkable things with their ground. Now, modern technology is making it possible for farmers to do remarkable things through the air. Today we’ll meet a ruralpreneur who is using aerial innovations to enhance farm operations across Kansas and beyond. Wade Newland is the founder of Newland Ag Drones. ...

8 months ago
It’s a question that many cattle producers often ponder: Is it more costly to have fat or thin cows in the herd, and how should they manage the problem? On a recent episode of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast, Kansas State University experts discussed whether producers should be more concerned with a fat or a ...

8 months ago
Kansas agricultural land values appear to be stabilizing as producers enter 2026, according to Kansas State University Extension experts. After several years of rapid appreciation, the land market is showing more measured movement, influenced by profitability pressures, interest rates and the increasingly diverse ways land generates income. K-State Extension land and crop market specialist Megan Hughes emphasized ...

8 months ago
Legislation was introduced, bills were heard, and final action votes were taken during the third week of the 2026 legislative session. The Kansas Livestock Association staff continues to actively monitor the issues listed below and many others. According to the KLA, the Kansas Legislature has so far dealt with the following agriculture-related issues: Livestock theft - The House ...

8 months ago
Kansas State University will host the 2026 Junior Beef Producer Day on March 7 to encourage youth – and adults – to expand their knowledge of beef projects. University officials describe the event as a “fun-filled, educational day for youth, parents, beef project leaders, ag teachers and extension agents.” The event begins at 8 a.m. at K-State’s Bilbrey ...

8 months ago
Kansas State University and several state partners will host a series of three free workshops to support farm families, from managing their soil and grazing land, and establishing regenerative cropping systems. Margit Kaltenekker, an agriculture agent with K-State Extension’s office in Douglas County, said the workshop – Whole Farm Health – will be held on successive Tuesdays at ...

8 months ago
When a calf looks “off,” the clock starts ticking. But should cattle producers treat the calf immediately or wait for clearer clinical signs? According to Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts, the answer isn’t simple — and pretending it is can be costly to the animal’s health and the effectiveness of the treatment. On a recent ...

8 months ago
Registration is now open for the 2026 K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Conference, a two-day virtual event designed to connect the latest agronomy research from Kansas State University with practical, on-farm decision-making. The conference, titled Research to Results, will be held online via Zoom on Feb. 3–4, with daily sessions running from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...