2 years ago
Kansas wheat harvest is 46% complete, well behind 80% last year, and behind 63% for the five-year average, according to the official statistics provided by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in its crop progress report for the week ending July 2, 2023. Winter wheat conditions rated 51% very poor to poor, 33% fair and ...

2 years ago
One of the highlights of the summer for many 4-Hers is taking their livestock projects to the county fair, but unexpected health challenges can keep those animals from being eligible to show, says Kansas State University veterinarian Bob Larson. Speaking on a Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast, Larson said: “Ringworm and warts are two of the most ...

2 years ago
High Plains Journal is once again combining its popular Sorghum U and Wheat U into one event in 2020, building off of its successful first year in 2019. Sorghum U/Wheat U will feature practical learning opportunities for both crops on August 11 at the Kansas Star Event Center in Mulvane. Breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and producer panels will ...

2 years ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding its work on wildlife conservation by investing at least $500 million over the next five years and by leveraging all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), through its Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) effort. These commitments, which align with President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will ramp up the conservation ...

2 years ago
Triple-digit temperatures mean it certainly feels like the right weather to harvest wheat, but producers and elevators alike are feeling behind schedule. Wheat harvest has shifted west, moving into areas with more extreme drought conditions and more abandoned acres. The wheat acres that remain are coming in below average, but slightly better than expected, while ...

2 years ago
When handling food, people often know to read the label to guide them on how to properly store the product so that the ingredient can be used at its peak and food waste is minimized. In much the same way, livestock producers need to read the label on animal health products to know how to best ...

2 years ago
Harvest continues to march across the state, moving into areas with higher abandonment, variability and pressure to get crops cut as unwelcome weeds take over short, thin stands. Industry reports have indicated that early quality data from south central and central Kansas are showing good quality, with 60 pound test weights and above average proteins. Troy Presley ...

2 years ago
Soft red winter (SRW) wheat has been a bright spot in Kansas’ otherwise challenging wheat harvest this year. According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in the 2023 Wheat Varieties Report, SRW makes up only about 4% of the state’s wheat acreage, with hard red winter making up the majority of the balance. In pockets of ...

2 years ago
Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas 4-H are sponsoring a photography contest for 4-H members to showcase agriculture and youth photography skills throughout Kansas. We're looking for great, high-resolution photos (at least 300 DPI) taken by 4-H members featuring summer images of livestock, crops, natural resources, people in agriculture (can also feature images from livestock shows at ...

2 years ago
The Kansas wheat harvest is 21 percent complete, well behind 54 percent last year and 38 percent for the five-year average, according to the official statistics provided by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress report for the week ending June 25, 2023. Maturity was rated at 58 percent, also behind 84 percent last ...

2 years ago
If you're considering running for state legislature, school board, county commission or other public office, Kansas Farm Bureau's Campaign School Mini Sessions can teach you the nuts and bolts of campaigning and help you execute a winning campaign. According to the organization, the mini sessions are based on the two-day Campaign School, which is nonpartisan, unbiased ...