2 years ago
The trees at Circle’s Pecans in McCune have been lovingly tended by the Circle family for nearly three decades. With attention to detail, creative ideas and special care, what started as a simple pecan orchard has grown into a fullfledged family business. In the early 1990s, Thomas Circle bought an existing pecan orchard. The previous owners ...

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Kansas State University swine researchers are reporting positive results on three processes that aim to lessen the risk of a foreign animal disease entering the United States in plant-based feed or feed ingredients. While the researchers acknowledge that foreign animal disease may be more likely to enter the country with the animals themselves, feed – including ...

2 years ago
The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Conservation has announced the availability of funds in the form of cost share assistance and incentive payments to assist landowners with irrigation efficiency technology. The funding is provided by KDA–DOC through appropriation from the State Water Plan Fund and the program is administered by Conservation Districts across the ...

2 years ago
“For everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven ….” Some recognize this phrase from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible and others know it from the popular 1960s song by the Byrds.November is a season of Thanksgiving. Practicing gratitude and taking stock of all the blessings we have ...

2 years ago
Kansas Wheat joins U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) in thanking U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for announcing new USDA funding which will increase global food assistance and expand global market access for wheat growers. The additional monies, drawn from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), supplement proven Farm ...

2 years ago
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association  has recently announced its newest membership campaign. According to the organization, inspired by the Kansas Grain Sorghum tagline, Growers Working Together, the Grow With Us Membership Campaign will benefit both new and current members by enhancing the network of sorghum growers across the state, and in turn, will allow them to grow their operations and ...

2 years ago
The U. S Department of Agriculture  will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. According to the agency, eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value ...

2 years ago
A regional analysis of farm income that includes a look at how Kansas farmers are doing indicates that livestock receipts are up and crop receipts are down. And, said Kansas State University agricultural economist Jenny Ifft, “where you are in the state matters.” “We're expecting $4 billion of income across the entire state,” said Ifft, who is ...

2 years ago
Across Kansas’ mighty prairie, spring has historically been the time of year when landowners choose to burn native grasses, though recently they’ve also warmed to the idea of fall burning. John Weir says landowners have even more options than that. “Fire is good and effective any time of year; we don’t need to limit ourselves to certain ...

2 years ago
It's no secret that sorghum and conservation go hand-in-hand. If you know of a producer that goes above and beyond to prioritize sustainability practices on their operation, be sure to nominate them by November 10, 2023, for the Kansas Bankers Association Conservation Awards Program, hosted by the Kansas Bankers Association, K-State Research and Extension, and the Kansas Department ...

2 years ago
When consumers are trying to extend their buying dollar at the grocery store, meal planning and shopping the sale items are two ways that they can manage their spending to get the most for their money. In a similar way, some cattle producers are already looking at ways to extend their feed resources because of the ...