3 months ago
Cold January temperatures followed by muddy conditions from melting snow has created special challenges for beef cattle producers, said Kansas State University beef extension specialist Justin Waggoner. “We’re getting muddy, but at the same time we’ve got these cold temperatures, so it really starts to add up, if you will, in terms of the impact it ...

3 months ago
Farmers and ranchers from across Kansas gathered in Manhattan Feb. 2-4 for the annual Young Farmers and Ranchers leaders conference. Nearly 500 attended the three-day Kansas Farm Bureau conference designed to provide educational and networking opportunities for young producers in Kansas. According to the agency, the conference provided young ag producers between the ages of 18-35 ...

3 months ago
Anyone who has experienced a gastrointestinal virus knows the key to getting back to good health is to keep drinking fluids. That is true for beef cattle as well, say the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. In some cases, young calves who become severely dehydrated from scours may not survive without an ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funds for the program are awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. According to the agency, the grant funds are in turn granted to projects and organizations to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops ...

3 months ago
Kansas Corn Growers Association members elected board members, discussed and approved the 2024 resolutions and heard updates on KCGA activities at the organization’s annual meeting. The annual meeting was conducted at the Kansas Corn Symposium held in Salina on Jan. 25. According to the organization, three board members were reelected to their positions: Tanner McNinch, Ness ...

3 months ago
High school seniors and current Kansas college students have until Friday, March 15, 2024, to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships from Kansas Wheat honoring industry leaders Herb Clutter and David Radenberg. The scholarships — each worth $1,000 — continue a proud tradition of supporting the future of the Kansas wheat industry. “Inspired by the ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension will offer four regional Local Food Producer Workshops to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers, and for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers. According to the agriculture department, Kansas farmers’ markets not only provide a fresh food source, but also stimulate the local economy. ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback from Kansans for the 2024 Custom Rates Survey to collect information on rates paid for agricultural custom work. The survey is administered through the K-State Land Use Survey Center and will be open through April 30, 2024. According to the agency, this survey collects data on charges for ...

3 months ago
Launched on January 10th a new video series features U.S. farmers explaining how they responsibly manage the land and natural resources entrusted to their care. “Stories of Stewardship” was produced by U.S. Wheat Associates, the industry's export market development organization. Each episode focuses on how wheat producers help feed the world while acting as stewards ...

3 months ago
Veterinarians in Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute have emphasized the importance of getting calves up to nurse shortly after birth so that they receive colostrum, which gives passive immunity to the calf. On a recent Cattle Chat podcast, the experts discussed commercial colostrum replacements and the risks associated with commercial products. Colostrum is the first ...

3 months ago
Registration is now open for a pair of events that encourage youth to increase their knowledge about livestock production and management. Officials at Kansas State University have announced the dates for the Junior Beef Producer Day (Mar. 2) and Junior Sheep Producer Day (Mar. 16). The events are co-hosted by K-State’s Youth Livestock Program, K-State Research and ...