2 years ago
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hiring over 100 pathway student trainees nationwide. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be offered and salary ranges from $33,906 - $43,801 per year. FSA helps agricultural producers invest in, improve and expand their agricultural operations through farm loans, risk management programs, and recovery support in times of economic stress or natural ...

2 years ago
A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, to consider the adoption of a proposed regulation that would update a dairy regulation. The hearing will be held in person at the Kansas Department of Agriculture at 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan, as well as via video conferencing system. The ...

2 years ago
Kansas State University officials have opened registration for an online course that organizers say will help to keep grocery stores open in rural communities. Rial Carver, the program leader for K-State Research and Extension’s Rural Grocery Initiative, said the course – the Rural Grocery Transition Specialist Program -- provides training for economic developers, extension professionals and other resource ...

2 years ago
 When hiking, many know to check their bodies for ticks to avoid getting Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Many of these tick diseases are region-specific. In the same way, ticks can also carry diseases that make animals sick, said the veterinarians at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, K-State veterinarian ...

2 years ago
Just weeks removed from the Kansas State Fair, there may seem to be a lull in 4-H activities for many Kansas youth. Actually, the fun is just beginning. Amy Sollock, a Kansas 4-H youth development specialist in the southwest region, said a new 4-H year kicked off in October and youth have some important decisions to make regarding which ...

2 years ago
Applications are being accepted for the Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy. According to the Kansas Corn organization, the Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy gives college students the opportunity to dive deeper into the corn industry, providing insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead and how their future career paths fit in the corn industry. Applications are  open ...

2 years ago
Ready, aim, end hunger! Kansas Farm Bureau is hosting what they say is "an unforgettable experience that hits the mark on both fun and making a positive impact on the community". Step up your game and be part of the action at the upcoming clay shoot event in support of our End Hunger program. By joining us, you'll ...

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For the third year in a row, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University has been recognized for its efforts to enhance diversity in its academic environment. The college received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity, or HEED, Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher ...

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued more than $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a critical piece of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. According to the USDA, right now CRP’s more than 667,000 participants received payments from USDA’s ...

2 years ago
Here’s a riddle: What will I do to keep warm when it gets cold on a long trip? Answer: Al-pac-a sweater. I’ll-pack-a sweater…. Okay, maybe it’s not the funniest riddle of all time, but it does remind us of the warm quality of genuine alpaca fiber. Today we’ll meet a rural Kansas alpaca producer who has marketed ...

2 years ago
Beautiful fall leaves have begun to cover lawns and will continue to fall throughout November. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said it’s important to remove leaves from home lawns.  “Although a scattering of leaves won’t harm the lawn, excessive cover prevents sunlight from reaching turfgrass plants,” Upham said. “Turf left in this state for ...