1 year ago
Just in time for spring fieldwork season in the tractor, Kansas Wheat is proud to announce the launch of the newest broadcast in town — the “Wheat’s on Your Mind” podcast. Hosted by Aaron Harries, Kansas Wheat vice president of research and operations, the biweekly broadcast will discuss wheat research projects, the latest in the domestic ...

1 year ago
Making a budget for the grocery store has never been more important for consumers as they watch food costs increase over the last year. “Food costs are higher than ever, which are impacting the grocery store bill as well as dining out options,” said Julie Smith, a family resource management and entrepreneurship agent in K-State Research ...

1 year ago
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Farm Bureau is offering $165,000 in ...

1 year ago
The importance of limiting exposure to disease has been top of mind for folks these past few years and many of the prevention strategies also apply to livestock, specifically newborn calves, said Kansas State University veterinary experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. “Prevention and early detection are two keys in reducing the spread of disease in newborn ...

1 year ago
A Kansas State University doctoral student is reporting results indicating that freezing and thawing beef doesn’t impact consumer’s eating experience, compared to eating the same product fresh. Erin Beyer will present her results during K-State’s 110th annual Cattlemen’s Day, set for Mar. 3 in Weber Hall. Her session – Beef Sensory Update – highlights the afternoon program. “There ...

1 year ago
A wide-reaching survey of Kansas agricultural producers’ perceptions of the importance of water has shown that farmers not only care about protecting that vital resource for their own operations, but also for the well-being of their local communities. The survey includes responses from more than 1,000 Kansas producers currently farming or living in the region of the ...

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It may not have crossed Emma Littich’s mind when she first enrolled in the Kansas 4-H program at age 7, but the world was about to open up to her. More than 10 years later, there she was: Leading Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on a tour of the Kansas State Fair and advocating for the Kansas 4-H program. And ...

1 year ago
Two Wheat Rx Schools in early March will share the latest research recommendations for intensive wheat management, the value of wheat as part of crop rotations and cover cropping as well as provide updates on wheat breeding pipelines. According to the Kansas Wheat Commission, the educational events — scheduled for March 7 in McPherson and March ...

1 year ago
The director of a Kansas State University program that works to address the state’s water challenges credits a team-first philosophy for progress being made to improve water quality and conserve available resources. Susan Metzger, the associate director for K-State Research and Extension and director of the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment, said it’s common ...

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USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture. If you receive a survey questionnaire, the agency asks to please respond quickly and online if possible. According to USDA, the results of the surveys help determine the structure of USDA farm programs, such as ...

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From the Land of Kansas, the state’s agricultural trademark program, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2023. The program will kick off its celebration at the Kansas State Capitol on Monday, March 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Members of the From the Land of Kansas program will be offering samples of their products and showcasing their ...