4 weeks ago
A combination of weather extremes, drought conditions and pest pressure is creating challenges for Kansas wheat producers as the 2026 growing season continues, according to experts on the Kansas State University Agriculture Today podcast. K-State agronomists Logan Simon and Jeanne Falk Jones say Kansas wheat has experienced significant temperature swings in recent months, raising concerns about crop ...

4 weeks ago
An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased fertilizer varies significantly by region. Conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation April 3-11, the survey shows 70% of respondents say fertilizer is so expensive that ...

4 weeks ago
Kansas State University is partnering with the Noble Research Institute and USDA to offer a three-part grazing course in Council Grove this summer. The series will blend hands-on learning with practical business strategies to help Flint Hills ranchers implement adaptive grazing management practices. According to the Kansas Livestock Association, the first course will be June 16-18 ...

4 weeks ago
Dry, cool conditions across much of Kansas are creating favorable environments for brown wheat mites, and one Kansas State University researcher says that it is prompting concerns for wheat producers as the growing season progresses. Anthony Zukoff, a K-State Extension entomologist, said reports of brown wheat mite activity have been widespread, particularly in western Kansas, with ...

4 weeks ago
In today’s cattle market, something as simple as a tag number or brand can carry added importance for producers working to protect their investment. With cattle prices reaching historic highs, proper identification and branding have taken on new importance for beef producers, according to Kansas State University beef cattle veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff. “Cattle identification is essential when ...

4 weeks ago
U.S. wheat farmers got a firsthand look at one of their most loyal export markets during a recent U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) board team visit to Taiwan. The trip highlighted how decades of market development continue to pay off, with U.S. wheat holding more than 80% of Taiwan’s milling imports. The team, which included Kansas farmer ...

1 month ago
Kansas Livestock Association members will have the opportunity to compete for new prizes this year as part of the KLA Top Hand Program, exclusively sponsored by John Deere. According to the organization, the grand prize in the drawing for recruiters will be a choice between a trip to CattleCon or a $2,000 gift card to a ...

1 month ago
Beef imports are a key part of how the United States meets consumer demand for ground beef, according to experts on the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. During an April episode, specialists from Kansas State University explained what beef imports are, why they are needed and how they fit into the broader U.S. beef supply chain. “The U.S. imports ...

1 month ago
The Kansas Beef Council hosted its first Girls Who Grill event March 27 at the Stanley Stout Center in Manhattan, welcoming 14 collegiate women for an afternoon of hands-on beef grilling and networking. According to the Kansas Livestock Association, the event was part of a state-national effort to amplify the beef industry’s summer grilling campaign. It ...

1 month ago
Interest is growing in corn-based bioproducts, and a recently introduced bill could boost the development and production of bioproducts and build corn demand, according to the Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA). Reps. Michelle Fischbach (R-Minn.) and Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.) introduced H.R. 8137 the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act to incentivize the production of biobased chemicals and materials, which will create ...

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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act last week. The bill, introduced by Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska, would improve producer access to federal disaster relief through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP). According to the Kansas Livestock Association, these programs provide producers with financial and technical ...