2 years ago
For most of us, Christmas Day is a pause in our regular routine, whether it’s as brief as the day or stretched over the course of several to travel and visit. The incessant barrage of emails will fall in direct proportion to the number of out of office messages set. It’s not that we have free ...

2 years ago
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced today that it will use a modified version of the GREET model as a measurement for determining reductions in greenhouse gas emissions as the agency allocates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuels under the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. Kansas Corn Growers Association and National Corn Growers Association leaders ...

2 years ago
In anticipation of calving season, Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension are planning a series of calving schools in January. The program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process as well as tips to handle difficult calving situations. Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff ...

2 years ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds specialty crop growers that assistance is available for producers who incur eligible on-farm food safety program expenses to obtain or renew a food safety certification through the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program. According to the agency, producers can apply for assistance on their calendar year 2023 expenses ...

2 years ago
Additional cases of bird flu have been discovered in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture says highly pathogenic avian influenza was found in egg layer facilities in McPherson and Rice counties. Additional cases of bird flu have been discovered in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture says highly pathogenic avian influenza was found in egg ...

2 years ago
 Many people know maintaining a healthy weight is one factor in an overall health plan, and weight maintenance is also important in the well-being of cattle, according to the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts who spoke on this topic on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. For spring-calving cow herds, oftentimes beef nutritionists are focused on maintaining ...

2 years ago
Kansas State University researchers have reported a breakthrough in developing wheat-based foods that contain lower amounts of gluten, a discovery that may lessen the adverse effects for those with celiac or other autoimmune diseases. Scientists from K-State’s Wheat Genetics Resource Center and the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service -- in partnership with Kansas Wheat -- successfully used a gene editing technique known as ...

2 years ago
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite baker or need a new offering for the holiday spread? Don’t forget to order your copy of the 2023 Kansas Wheat Commission Recipe Book. This year’s recipe book features the winning entries from the 2023 National Festival of Breads (NFOB), making it a must-have for recipe ...

2 years ago
Agricultural producers’ sentiment increased for the second consecutive month, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 5 points to a reading of 115, a 12% increase compared to the previous year. According to Purdue, the sentiment growth is largely attributed to farmers’ improved perceptions of their farms’ financial conditions and prospects. This month’s ...

2 years ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. According to the agency, More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting ...

2 years ago
Fruit tree bark is a tasty alternative – and often favorite -- food source for mice in the winter. Ah, rats… Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said mice chew through the outer layer of bark at the base of trees. “Heavy feeding reduces the trees’ ability to transport food to the roots and can result ...