3 years ago
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Farm Bureau is offering $165,000 in ...

3 years ago
The importance of limiting exposure to disease has been top of mind for folks these past few years and many of the prevention strategies also apply to livestock, specifically newborn calves, said Kansas State University veterinary experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. “Prevention and early detection are two keys in reducing the spread of disease in newborn ...

3 years ago
A Kansas State University doctoral student is reporting results indicating that freezing and thawing beef doesn’t impact consumer’s eating experience, compared to eating the same product fresh. Erin Beyer will present her results during K-State’s 110th annual Cattlemen’s Day, set for Mar. 3 in Weber Hall. Her session – Beef Sensory Update – highlights the afternoon program. “There ...

3 years ago
A wide-reaching survey of Kansas agricultural producers’ perceptions of the importance of water has shown that farmers not only care about protecting that vital resource for their own operations, but also for the well-being of their local communities. The survey includes responses from more than 1,000 Kansas producers currently farming or living in the region of the ...

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It may not have crossed Emma Littich’s mind when she first enrolled in the Kansas 4-H program at age 7, but the world was about to open up to her. More than 10 years later, there she was: Leading Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on a tour of the Kansas State Fair and advocating for the Kansas 4-H program. And ...

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Two Wheat Rx Schools in early March will share the latest research recommendations for intensive wheat management, the value of wheat as part of crop rotations and cover cropping as well as provide updates on wheat breeding pipelines. According to the Kansas Wheat Commission, the educational events — scheduled for March 7 in McPherson and March ...

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The director of a Kansas State University program that works to address the state’s water challenges credits a team-first philosophy for progress being made to improve water quality and conserve available resources. Susan Metzger, the associate director for K-State Research and Extension and director of the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment, said it’s common ...

3 years ago
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture. If you receive a survey questionnaire, the agency asks to please respond quickly and online if possible. According to USDA, the results of the surveys help determine the structure of USDA farm programs, such as ...

3 years ago
From the Land of Kansas, the state’s agricultural trademark program, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2023. The program will kick off its celebration at the Kansas State Capitol on Monday, March 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Members of the From the Land of Kansas program will be offering samples of their products and showcasing their ...

3 years ago
A coalition of Kansas organizations have launched Engaged Kansas in a first-of-its-kind effort to encourage and support civic-minded individuals to consider local public service. According to Kansas Farm Bureau, they have joined partners in Engaged Kansas which include the Kansas Association of Counties, Kansas Association of School Boards, Kansas Chamber, Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Leadership Center ...

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The 58th Annual Mid America Farm Expo returns to Salina in March.  Agriculture companies from across the Midwest will be exhibiting their products at Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Saline County Livestock & Expo Center Wednesday March 22nd through Friday 24th. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, approximately 250 exhibits will be on display ...