8 months ago
Farm and food policy go hand in hand, so current discussions leading to the next U.S. Farm Bill is likely to affect the availability of food, said Kansas State University agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft. “Food stamps began during the Great Depression based on shared policy objectives of increasing farm income and decreasing hunger in both ...

8 months ago
When making a big life decision, many people turn to making a pros and cons list to help them logically work through the process. In agriculture, that often leads to creating a spreadsheet to calculate costs, depreciation and potential for a return on the investment, say cattle experts at Kansas State University. One of the decisions that ...

8 months ago
Kansas State University agricultural economics and veterinary medicine staff are taking their knowledge on animal record-keeping to mobile phones with an app that is now available in app stores for IPhone and Android devices. K-State livestock economist Ted Schroeder said the app, called CalfDex, is free to download. It was developed by agricultural economist master’s graduate ...

8 months ago
Late summer on our central Kansas farm has consisted of keeping our crops irrigated, checking cattle, working ground and the start of fall harvest. Since the kids are back in school, my main focus has been monopolizing large tracks of uninterrupted time during the day working in our office while my husband is out and about ...

8 months ago
The availability of certified seed wheat is usually as reliable as bread on the shelves at the local grocery store. Following the short harvest, however, wheat farmers like Gary Millershaski near Lakin are finding sourcing the specific varieties of certified seed wheat more difficult and costly than taking a quick trip down to pick up ...

8 months ago
A group of families across Kansas have been recognized as a "Farm Family of the Year". Each year, Kansas Farm Bureau recognizes outstanding Farm Bureau families who have distinguished themselves through participation in Farm Bureau programs and leadership, family activities, community and civic service, as well as displaying good farm operation management. According to the agency, these Farm Family ...

8 months ago
Kansas State University agricultural economists have completed a broad analysis of the impact of grid pricing in the cattle industry, concluding – among other findings – that producers and consumers have benefitted from negotiated pricing agreements. K-State livestock economist Ted Schroeder said grid pricing of fed cattle refers to valuing a lot of cattle based on ...

8 months ago
When dining at a new restaurant and the eating utensil is unexpectedly chopsticks instead of a fork, it can make for a challenging experience. Similarly, newly weaned calves also have to adjust when they transition from a pasture to a dry lot and are expected to eat from an unfamiliar feedbunk, said the experts at Kansas ...

8 months ago
The Kansas Department of Agriculture hosted two inbound trade missions this summer focused on beef cattle genetics and livestock equipment. According to the agency, during trade missions, Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses work to build relationships and expand international marketing opportunities for Kansas goods and services in foreign markets. “Building trade is all about building relationships, and ...

8 months ago
We all have expectations, demands and responsibilities to juggle. But showing up as your best self in all areas of your life means first honoring your own needs, too. Kansas Farm Bureau invites woman across Kansas to join an inclusive community of like-minded women and connect with others through the Rooted in Resilience Retreat. The retreat will ...

8 months ago
The Colby Community College equine program, K-State Research and Extension, and Kansas Horse Council are hosting High Plains Horsemen's Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Colby Community College farm east of Colby. Sessions will be taught on saddle fit, form and function, and keynote speaker Gary Wiggins will lead ...