3 weeks ago
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 ...

4 weeks ago
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 ...

4 weeks ago
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 ...

4 weeks ago
McCurry Angus Ranch, owned by John and Melody McCurry and John’s mother, Mary, will host the August 13 KLA/Kansas State University Ranch Management Field Day near Burrton. The program’s educational sessions will highlight virtual fencing technology, options for reducing woody encroachment in grasslands and the latest outlook for the cattle market. The McCurrys, who run an ...

4 weeks ago
Water is likely the most important nutrient in raising livestock, and yet Kansas State University Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner says it is often the most overlooked. “A big reason why many of our pastures and rangelands go underutilized is simply due to a lack of access to high-quality, abundant water resources,” Warner said. Warner said many ...

1 month ago
Kansas Corn Growers Association farmer-leaders and the Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy attended the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress meetings to advocate for key agricultural issues and priorities. According to the organization, priority issues included nationwide year-round passage of E15 in the Senate, renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), bipartisan development and passage of ...

1 month ago
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 ...

1 month ago
From seed libraries to community gardens and business coaching for food entrepreneurs, K-State Extension is stitching together a statewide network of programs designed to strengthen local food systems, while ensuring that Kansans have access to healthy food now and in the future. Speaking during the July K-State Garden Hour webinar, Anthony Reardon, a horticulture agent specializing ...

1 month ago
Kansas farmers could soon play a role in spaghetti night or be the source of macaroni salad for the community cook out. More Kansas farmers are testing out a new breed of the durum wheat species milled into semolina flour used in pasta. Kansas State University released the new variety, and it’s coming at a time ...

1 month ago
Wheat Rx is a partnership between Kansas Wheat and K-State Research and Extension to disseminate the latest research recommendations for high-yielding and high-quality wheat to Kansas wheat farmers. ​Kansas Wheat and K-State Research and Extension will host two free Wheat Rx educational programs on August 12 in Hays and August 13 in Wichita, providing the latest research-based recommendations to ...

1 month ago
Two Kansas State University juniors each received Equity Bank $2,500 Scholarships through the Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF). Noah Goss of Kanopolis is the daughter of Brent and Sarah Goss. Maddy Krueger from Bennington is the daughter of Nick and Tammy Krueger. Equity Bank provides banking services for KLA and its affiliates. Nine K-State students each were awarded ...