4 months ago
Dusty pastures, tall summer grasses and buzzing flies aren’t just seasonal annoyances for cattle producers — they’re risk factors for pinkeye, one of the most common and costly eye diseases in beef herds. In a recent episode of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast, Kansas State University veterinarians and researchers shared practical steps producers can take to reduce ...

4 months ago
As recent harvests and scouting reports may indicate, armyworms and fall armyworms seem to become a more serious problem for Kansas farmers each year. For those who may have experienced problems with the insects this year, Kansas State University crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth and agronomist Tina Sullivan say it’s a good idea to understand the issue ...

4 months ago
One of agriculture’s most pressing challenges — preparing the next generation’s return to the farm and ranch — is the focus of a series of free, statewide conferences hosted by Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture this fall. The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conference series, developed by Robin Reid and Ashlee Westerhold in K-Sate’s Department of ...

4 months ago
When cattle start showing signs of fatigue, unusual behavior or pale coloring, it can be more than a passing concern. K-State beef cattle experts say these subtle changes may point to anemia — a condition that, if left unchecked, can affect the health and productivity of the entire herd. “The primary signs of anemia include weakness, ...

4 months ago
Popping a kernel of wheat in your mouth for a quick chew to test quality is almost instinctive, whether you are a Kansas farmer or the leader of a major East African conglomerate. Exploring a shared emphasis on wheat quality, as well as exploring the U.S grain production, handling and marketing systems, was the goal ...

4 months ago
Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture has moved up to No. 5 in Niche.com’s annual list of the Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences, reinforcing its reputation as one of the nation’s premier agriculture programs. The ranking is determined through a combination of U.S. Department of Education data and millions of student and alumni reviews. For K-State, the ...

4 months ago
It is sunflower season in the Sunflower State and harvest is just around the corner, starting mid-September into October. As seed heads begin to ripen, protecting them from birds is essential. said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini, who recommends covering the heads once the petals begin turning brown with a paper sack or cheesecloth ...

4 months ago
The Colby Community College equine program, Kansas State University Research and Extension, and the Kansas Horse Council will host High Plains Horsemen's Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Colby Community College farm east of Colby. According to the school, the program will feature Becky Pearson of Pivot Point Equine ...

4 months ago
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced an action plan to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and recruit new veterinarians to join USDA. According to the Kansas Livestock Association, the plan focuses on five objectives to help address this growing shortage. Later this year, USDA will increase funding for the ...

4 months ago
As calving season approaches, experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute are encouraging producers to focus on proactive management strategies to support calf health and herd performance. One key practice is the early castration of bull calves. K-State veterinarian Brad White explained that castration at about two months of age can reduce health risks ...

4 months ago
Kansas State University’s Department of Agronomy and K-State Extension have released the Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2025, a comprehensive resource designed to help wheat producers select varieties best suited for their growing location. In the August 28th episode of Agriculture Today, plant pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre and wheat and forages specialist Romulo Lollato discussed the updated guide ...