2 weeks ago
A 50-pound bag of Kansas wheat stamped with an American flag may not look like foreign policy. But in a crisis zone, it is. It’s a symbol of U.S. leadership, a lifeline for displaced populations, families and a direct connection between American farmers and global stability. For more than 70 years, Food for Peace has proven ...

3 weeks ago
A Kansas farm family has been honored for their conservation efforts. Kevin Wiltse and his family have received the Kansas Leopold Conservation Award. According to Kansas Farm Bureau, Wiltse, his wife Amanda, and their three children farm with his mother. Wiltse Family Farms consists of native range and dryland cropland near Timken in Rush County. They ...

3 weeks ago
Fog fever, a rapid-onset respiratory disease in cattle, is most commonly associated with sudden forage changes during the grazing season. In a recent Cattle Chat podcast episode, K-State beef cattle experts discussed how producers can recognize risk factors early and implement management strategies to reduce losses due to fog fever. Also known as acute bovine pulmonary emphysema and ...

3 weeks ago
Kansas is suffering from the worst outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country, with nearly 414,000 birds affected, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. HPAI, an umbrella term for avian influenza that includes highly contagious strains such as H5 and H7, is considered a low public health risk, although it can pass to ...

3 weeks ago
The 2025 Kansas corn harvest is projected to set a new state record, and the top winner of the Kansas Corn Yield Contest has done the same. According to the Kansas Corn Growers Association, with a record yield of 349.34 bushels per acre, Haskell County farmer Grant Webber was the overall winner of the Kansas Corn ...

4 weeks ago
Central Valley Ag (CVA) has launched  its 2026 scholarship program, designed to assist students in pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields. This initiative reflects CVA’s commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in agriculture and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. The program offers 20 scholarships of $1,000 each, available to students who are ...

4 weeks ago
A new year provides new opportunities to share what’s going on around the ranch, feedyard or dairy for possible use in the Member Moments department of the Kansas Stockman. According to the Kansas Livestock Association, this addition to the magazine has been well-received over the past year and the communications staff looks forward to sharing more great ...

4 weeks ago
The 2026 Kansas Commodity Classic, the premier annual convention for the producers of the state’s four top crops, is coming to Salina. The event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Salina, and will kick off at 8:30 a.m., with registration and breakfast prior. According to the Kansas Wheat Commission, ...

4 weeks ago
Pregnancy checking is often circled on the calendar months in advance, but for cattle producers, knowing when to check can be just as important as knowing how. On a recent episode of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast, experts answered a listener’s question about pregnancy checking, offering guidance on timing, available methods and why early pregnancy loss can complicate ...

1 month ago
While there have been limited cases reported in Kansas at this time, beef producers who have lost cattle to Theileria orientalis may qualify for financial assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). According to the Kansas Livestock Association, the program provides payments to livestock owners when deaths exceed normal mortality due to certain weather events, predator ...

1 month ago
Kansas State University’s 36th annual Swine Profitability Conference, which is designed to address the key factors influencing pork producer profitability and business decision-making, is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Manhattan. “At the Swine Profitability Conference, we focus on current industry-wide issues facing pork producers,” said Joel DeRouchey, swine extension specialist in K-State’s Department of Animal ...