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On the surface, using nitrogen-based fertilizers within crop fields seems like an all-around good practice for producers who are noticing nutrient deficiencies in their soils. Yet, after years of heavy administration, below-ground issues become more likely, said Kansas State University soil fertility specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz. “Acidification of soils is a natural process that happens over time,” ...

2 years ago
South African milling companies know their wheat — both in terms of the quality they need to produce the high-loaf pan bread their consumers eat and the price advantages and disadvantages of global wheat supplies. That means promoting U.S. wheat requires sharing information and demonstrating the advantages of the U.S. marketing system — both goals ...

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The Kansas Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an outbound beef genetics trade mission to Hermosillo, Mexico. The mission is a joint effort between the International Brangus Breeders Association, the Kansas Department of Agriculture, and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and will take place November 4-8, 2024. According to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ...

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The Kansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded $331,513.22 through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funds for the program are presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. According to the USDA, specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery ...

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More than 300 leaders representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state of Kansas came together on August 20–21 at the ninth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth. According to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam expressed his appreciation for those who attended this year’s Summit. “I think the strength ...

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The Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station annually examines the performance of different types of wheat in multiple locations across the state to assist producers in selecting the variety best suited for their region. According to K-State crop performance test coordinator Jane Lingenfelser, some locations performed well, while irregular weather patterns troubled wheat production in other areas. “It was ...

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Approximately 300 Kansas 4-H members from 66 counties participated in the 2024 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Aug. 17-18. The event was hosted by Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. Throughout the weekend, 4-H members participated in the state livestock judging contest, meat judging contest, livestock skillathon and livestock quiz bowl. Individual 4-H members who ...

2 years ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) are making over $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants to support small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs. According to the USDA, these grants will promote business expansion, job creation, business capacity building, and increase local products in the local market. The ...

2 years ago
Roughly 130 wheat and sorghum growers listened to insights and recommendations on seed technology, foliar fungicide applications, grain marketing and more as part of the recent Sorghum U/Wheat U. The free, one-day event in Wichita on August 13 was sponsored by High Plains Journal, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas Wheat, United Sorghum Checkoff Program, DoubleTeam Sorghum ...

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The Republican River Compact Administration (RRCA) will hold its 2024 annual meeting at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, August 28, at the Colby Event Center at 1200 South Franklin Street in Colby, Kansas. A livestream of the meeting can be accessed at the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Water Resources website: agriculture.ks.gov/RRCA. The RRCA meeting ...

2 years ago
The congregation is in place as the pastor says a prayer. But there are no pews or stained glass windows in sight. In fact, this service doesn’t take place inside a church building - it takes place in a cornfield. This congregation is saying a blessing over a plot of farm ground from which the proceeds ...