10 months ago
An animal geneticist at the University of California-Davis told Kansas cattle producers recently that a gene editing technique more common in plant genetics is also a safe option for shortening the time it takes to improve cattle genetics. Alison Van Eenennaam led off the program for Kansas State University’s 112th annual Cattlemen’s Day on March 7 in Manhattan. Her ...

10 months ago
Colby Community College will host its annual Bull Production Sale and Seminar on Friday, March 21, at the Beef Unit on the college farm, located at 2002 County Road 23, east of Colby. Prospective buyers are welcome to view cattle at their convenience leading up to the sale. The event schedule includes: 11:00 a.m. – Bull ...

10 months ago
A Saline County native will be one of the newest members of a college rodeo team in Texas. According to Frank Phillips College, Avery Kinkelaar from Assaria, will become part of the team. The rodeo team says Avery will compete in Breakaway, Goat-tying, and Barrel-racing. Avery is a senior at Southeast of Saline, and plans to major ...

10 months ago
The late President Jimmy Carter shared a love of the land with Kansas producers. After all, he grew up on a farm in his home state of Georgia and was the last farmer to serve in the White House. But did you know in addition to his proclivity for hard work, he officially appreciated the ...

10 months ago
Based on 2020 market values, predators cause approximately $4 million in losses annually to Kansas cattle producers. Likewise, they financially burden the state’s small ruminant operations to the tune of about $750,000 per year. To mitigate the economic impact and other effects of predation, Kansas State University wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts said producers have various non-lethal ...

10 months ago
Six couples will be honored on March 21 as the 2024 class of Kansas Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers in recognition of their leadership in agriculture, environmental stewardship and service to their communities. The statewide awards program is in its 98th year and is sponsored by K-State Research and Extension and Kansas Farmer Magazine. This year’s ...

10 months ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for March 2025, which are effective March 3, 2025. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs. Operating, Ownership and Emergency Loans  FSA offers ...

11 months ago
Steers entered by Sharps Creek Ranch from Cottonwood Falls and heifers owned by Spring Creek Ranch of Cassoday won the overall gain contest as part of the 2024 Flint Hills Beef Fest feedlot and carcass awards. According to the Kansas Livestock Association, the steers from Sharps Creek gained 3.47 lbs. per day from the time they ...

11 months ago
With declining Ogallala Aquifer levels and rising input costs, efficient irrigation is more critical than ever for Kansas farmers. Since 1989, irrigated acres in western Kansas have dropped by nearly 11%, making water efficiency a growing priority for producers. Experts say optimizing irrigation systems can cut water waste by up to 25% while maintaining or ...

11 months ago
Kansas State University graduate student Lauren Frink and her research team have evaluated consumer’s perceptions of the flavor of three muscles in the round after extended periods of wet aging as part of a larger project to highlight less popular cuts of meat. Frink’s results will be included in the annual research report for K-State’s 112th annual ...

11 months ago
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has hired Suzanne Ryan-Numrich to serve as the director of the KDA Division of Agriculture Marketing, Advocacy and Outreach. The Division of Ag Marketing serves Kansans through efforts to retain and grow farms, ranches and agribusinesses, expand the Kansas agriculture industry, assist rural Kansas communities, and raise awareness of and ...