1 month ago
For nearly six decades, the Kansas Wheat recipe book has been a tradition of consumer education, with editions dating back to the mid-1960s. Produced to help families confidently prepare wheat-based foods at home, the books have evolved alongside changes in nutrition science, baking practices, and consumer tastes, while continuing their intended purpose of connecting Kansas ...

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During their annual outlook seminar at CattleCon 2026, CattleFax Vice President of Market Analysis Kevin Good said cattle availability will remain constrained in the first half of the year due to limited feeder cattle supplies. Prices are forecast to average steady to higher in 2026, with risk increasing later in the year as markets anticipate ...

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When it comes to cow efficiency, beef producers often focus on outputs like weaning weights and pregnancy rates. K-State beef cattle experts recently discussed which performance metrics really matter on a recent Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast episode. Researchers defined cow efficiency as the relationship between feed intake and pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed, a metric ...

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Kansas State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics has announced plans to offer a popular online course that helps producers develop strong financial skills and make informed decisions that impact the farm's bottom line. K-State Extension farm economist Robin Reid said the course, Finances and the Farm, has been taught since 2021, but has recently been updated “to provide a ...

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Just six weeks after finishing high school, Brian Walker wasn’t aiming for a high-powered job. He worked full-time at a gas station, living week to week, until a surprise phone call changed his path. That call brought him to a flour mill and into an industry most people only think about when they buy bread. On ...

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Modern technology makes it possible for farmers to do remarkable things with their ground. Now, modern technology is making it possible for farmers to do remarkable things through the air. Today we’ll meet a ruralpreneur who is using aerial innovations to enhance farm operations across Kansas and beyond. Wade Newland is the founder of Newland Ag Drones. ...

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It’s a question that many cattle producers often ponder: Is it more costly to have fat or thin cows in the herd, and how should they manage the problem? On a recent episode of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast, Kansas State University experts discussed whether producers should be more concerned with a fat or a ...

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Kansas agricultural land values appear to be stabilizing as producers enter 2026, according to Kansas State University Extension experts. After several years of rapid appreciation, the land market is showing more measured movement, influenced by profitability pressures, interest rates and the increasingly diverse ways land generates income. K-State Extension land and crop market specialist Megan Hughes emphasized ...

2 months ago
Legislation was introduced, bills were heard, and final action votes were taken during the third week of the 2026 legislative session. The Kansas Livestock Association staff continues to actively monitor the issues listed below and many others. According to the KLA, the Kansas Legislature has so far dealt with the following agriculture-related issues: Livestock theft - The House ...

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Kansas State University will host the 2026 Junior Beef Producer Day on March 7 to encourage youth – and adults – to expand their knowledge of beef projects. University officials describe the event as a “fun-filled, educational day for youth, parents, beef project leaders, ag teachers and extension agents.” The event begins at 8 a.m. at K-State’s Bilbrey ...

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Kansas State University and several state partners will host a series of three free workshops to support farm families, from managing their soil and grazing land, and establishing regenerative cropping systems. Margit Kaltenekker, an agriculture agent with K-State Extension’s office in Douglas County, said the workshop – Whole Farm Health – will be held on successive Tuesdays at ...