1 month ago
Kansas ranchers and their representatives in the U.S. Senate responded with skepticism to President Donald Trump’s plan to ease tariffs on beef imports for 90 days in an attempt to moderate domestic grocery prices through the midterm election in November. Glenn Brunkow, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau, warned that the president’s manipulation of the market ...

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A promising wheat crop can change quickly when the rain stops and the temperature climbs. The 2026 growing season put that reality on full display across Kansas and Oklahoma, providing producers and researchers with lessons on how management, genetics and flexibility can help wheat withstand a season when nearly everything goes wrong. On the latest episode of ...

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The Kansas Livestock Association Top Hand Program rewards members for recruiting new KLA and NCBA members. Recruiters earn entries into drawings to be held at the conclusion of the 2026 contest November 19 during the Top Hand Luncheon at the KLA Convention & Expo. According to the organization, participants earn one entry per recruited KLA member ...

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For Kansas wheat farmers, feeding the world is more than a figure of speech. This week, wheat grown in western Kansas began a journey across the ocean to provide food for people facing hunger thousands of miles away. On August 10, the U.S.-flagged Liberty Grace arrived in Houston, Texas, where 19,980 metric tons (MT) (nearly 735,000 ...

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Nine students have been awarded $1,000 Kansas Livestock Foundation Youth in Agriculture Scholarships. These scholarships are funded through the KLF Club Calf Sale held each year in conjunction with the Kansas Junior Livestock Show in Hutchinson. This year’s sale will be October 3. According to the agency, Four recipients are attending Butler Community College this fall. Cole ...

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As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of “creep feeding” to sustain growth in calves. In a recent episode of “Cattle Chat with the Beef Cattle Institute,” veterinarians Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster discussed potential benefits as well as potential ...

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CattleFax Vice President of Industry Relations Kevin Good addressed the beef industry’s transition from a prolonged liquidation cycle toward potential expansion at the August 13 KLA/Kansas State University Ranch Management Field Day at McCurry Angus Ranch near Burrton. He told the nearly 160 in attendance that while drought and rising feed costs present challenges, cowherd ...

2 months ago
The Kansas Beef Council recently partnered with K-State Extension to support food preservation trainings in Riley and Cowley counties, reimbursing the cost of beef used and providing culinary education resources. The two sessions reached 28 participants. In Cowley County, eight community members, including 4-H leaders, joined two instructors for hands-on training. In Riley County, 20 K-State ...

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The Sorghum Connection series, launched and enhanced by the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) in 2024 in collaboration with K-State Extension and the K-State Department of Plant Pathology, announces a third year of comprehensive field days. The field days are focused on data-driven management decisions that aim to improve producer profitability. At each on-farm location across ...

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Three finalists have been selected for the 2026 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award. Named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to environmental improvement. DL Cattle Company of Fredonia is owned by Daryl and Jody Donohue. The Donohue’s employ various management practices to ensure the health and ...

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After a strong marketing year for U.S. wheat exports in his first year as vice president of overseas operations at U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), Brian Liedl is focused on customer retention and opportunities for growth. Liedl recently joined Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin and host Aaron Harries on the “Wheat’s On Your Mind?” podcast to discuss his first ...