"Consumers in the U.S. had an average beef expenditure of $400 per unit or per person according to 2024, a 30% increase over data recorded the year prior."
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Kennedy calls for expanded U.S. beef production
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BREAKING UPDATE: I-70 closure has been extended - it is now closed from Colby to WaKeeney.
Motorists are advised to consider delaying non-essential travel if possible.
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Winds are gusty in Kansas today. Stay Wildfire Weather Aware!
🔥Properly dispose of cigarettes.
🔥Secure your chains and check equipment to avoid sparks.
🔥Avoid parking in tall, dry grass.
🚨Dial 911 if you see a wildfire.
📲Check KanDrive.gov for road conditions.
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Grain Bins can be like quicksand and are highly dangerous, especially when you are alone. During Grain Bin Safety Week, we remind you of the following tips to keep yourself safe:
• Never enter a grain bin while equipment is running
• Always wear a harness and lifeline and never work in a bin alone
• Keep children away from grain storage areas
• Talk with children about the importance of grain bin safety
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Pro Farmer’s Spencer Langford reported that “the number of U.S. farms shrank by 15,000 in 2025, bringing the total to 1.865 million, USDA said (last week) in its Land in Farms report.”
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Number of U.S. Farms Shrank by 15,000 in 2025
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U.S. farm numbers fell by 15,000 in 2025 to 1.865 million, continuing a long-term decline in operations across nearly every state, USDA data show.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Fence rows can be good,” Jaster said. “A lot of times jumping the fence will jar the antlers loose.”
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Where are the best places to go ‘shed hunting’ in Kansas?
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Kansas wildlife official is sharing some tips on where people can expect to find antlers left behind by some of the state’s resident elk and deer. KSNT 27 News spoke w…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Experts warn the loss of prairie creates a domino effect that hits every Kansan’s wallet and safety."
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Forests taking over Kansas grasslands: KDA
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – The native landscape of Kansas is going through some big changes. Forest encroachment is swallowing up the prairie at an alarming rate in Kansas, according to the Kansas Department ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"As online information, including AI, becomes more common, the Extension Center encourages residents to rely on its science-backed guidance."
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Kansas State Extension Center: Beyond gardening tips and advice
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Recent warmer weather is giving Kansans a glimpse of spring, prompting many to tend their lawns and gardens. While the Kansas State University Extension Center is often associ…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Those first couple weeks, he was helping," said Blunt. "But it just became a nightmare from there."
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Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'
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A local roofing contractor is now banned from doing business in the state of Kansas until he pays back over half a million dollars after being found guilty of 290 CommentsComment on Facebook
On Presidents' Day, we give ode to our founding fathers, especially our first president George Washington and USDA's founder Abraham Lincoln. Both understood the importance of agriculture.
As the U.S. marks 250 years of independence, USDA is honoring the people and places that feed and fuel our Nation. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us at the Great American State Fair featuring exhibits from all 50 states and much more!
📍 National Mall, Washington, DC
🗓️ June 25 – July 10, 2026
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"Corn and soybean prices have trended down for more than three years, squeezing margins."
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Why Corn and Soybean Prices May Not Rebound Until 2027
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An expert explains corn and soybean prices are in the trough of the current cycle, but may begin to rise in 2027.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Milkweed gets its name from the milky sap found in its leaves and stems. The chemicals in that sap can be toxic to many animals. But for monarchs, it’s essential.
Female monarch butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed, and the caterpillars feed on the leaves as they grow and prepare to form a chrysalis. As they eat, the toxins build up in their bodies, which makes monarchs unpalatable — and often avoided — by predators.
📷: Jeff Kurrus (Nebraskaland Magazine)
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Missing 80-year-old Kansas man found safe
Missing 80-year-old Kansas man found safe
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The Labette County Sheriff's Office confirmed late Monday morning that Richard had been found safe.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“The funding does exist,” Kelly said, who added later, “this feels like a political football.”
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Environmental Trust official assures grants will be awarded, despite pause • Nebraska Examiner
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"A Nebraska lawmaker wants to stop public power district boards from closing or altering energy generation facilities in the state, in a move that appears aimed at preventing migration from coal to other sources of power."
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Storm’s proposal has the backing of Gov. Jim Pillen, as power districts led by elected boards say the proposal undermines “local control."0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Two more poultry companies have agreed to settle with the state to end a 20-year lawsuit over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed."
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Two More Poultry Companies Agree to Settle Oklahoma Pollution Lawsuit
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Two more poultry companies — Tyson Foods and Cargill — have agreed to settle with the state to end a 20-year lawsuit over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The United States has reached a trade agreement with Taiwan, bringing some relief to a wide range of U.S. agricultural producers."
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Farm Groups Applaud Taiwan Trade Deal Cutting Tariff Barriers
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Livestock, dairy, and trade groups praised a new U.S.–Taiwan agreement that cuts tariff barriers and expands market access for ag exports.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"This week, the USDA announced awardees for two of its export support programs. "
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USDA Awards $212 Million in Export Market Support to Farm Groups
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USDA is distributing more than $212 million through its Market Access and Foreign Market Development programs to help farm groups expand and defend U.S. agricultural exports.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Whether you're a nature lover, a photographer, or simply looking for a fun and unique experience, the tulip season in Kansas is not to be missed."
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Blooming Kansas: Top spots to experience vibrant tulip season
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Kansas Tourism: Tiptoe through the tulips at these locations along the Kansas tulip trail this spring.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Valentine’s Day, farm style ❤️🚜
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"The study focused on the perinatal period: the final two months of pregnancy through the first two months after birth."
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A Closer Look at Delayed Cow-Calf Separation
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Dr. Adam Beard shares new research evaluating short-term contact between cows and calves and its impact on early calf health and growth.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"USDA said in 2025, soybean production totaled around 4 billion bushels with the average yield per acre estimated at a record-high of 53 bushels per acre."
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Farmers share strategies to increase soybean yields
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The keys to success for achieving high-yielding soybeans come down to fertility, genetics and crop management.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Peterson said the study involved applying dicamba at three simulated drift rates — 1/1000, 1/500 and 1/100 of a standard field use rate — during key points in soybean development."
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Video: How dicamba drift affects non-dicamba-resistant soybeans
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In this video, K-State Extension weed specialist Dallas Peterson outlines research aimed at better understanding how dicamba drift affects non-dicamba-resistant soybeans, particularly during sensitive...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“This variety will compete on the farm at the highest levels of yield potential,” said Dr. Brett Carver, wheat genetics chair and Regents professor in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
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New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat - Oklahoma State University
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A new wheat variety is on its way to market this fall and is perhaps OSU’s most widely adapted since Duster in the early 2000s.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The annual Cattlemen’s Day will be held at the university’s new Bilbrey Family Event Center, located next to the Stanley Stout Center, 2200 Denison Avenue in Manhattan."
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K-State Cattlemen's Day scheduled for March 6
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Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry will host the 113th annual Cattlemen’s Day on March 6 at the Bilbrey Family Event Center in Manhattan.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The course, split into seven classes, covers the different aspects of the grape-growing season, culminating in harvest in September."
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The 2026 Grape Management course starts March 5 with monthly classes through September and will blend lectures with hands-on learning to assist producers at any level.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Where I come from, everyone tells their children to study medicine or engineering,” she said. “Agriculture isn’t seen as a first choice. But my uncle, who is an agronomist, told me agriculture remains the future of the world, because people will always need to eat.”
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Aicha Biaou, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in plant and soil science, is helping bridge the gap between technology and sustainability in the field.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Horses’ diets should be primarily made up of forages such as hay, alfalfa, beet pulp or haylage."
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Equine essentials: 6 key nutrients for a balanced horse diet
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Find gaps in your horse's nutrition, and learn how to fill them to keep your ranch in top shape.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"McKernan urges gardeners to test their garden’s soil before beginning spring gardening, particularly if the soil hasn’t been tested in several years."
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Do I need to test my garden’s soil?
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K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan suggests a pre-spring soil test to help ensure soil has the nutrients it needs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Rural lives, your life matters"
Kansas farm bankruptcies surge as mental health crisis deepens
If you or someone you know needs help call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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"The measure, passed 219-211, revokes Trump’s Feb. 1, 2025, executive order imposing tariffs on Canada."
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U.S. House in Bipartisan Vote Defies Trump, Agrees to End His Tariffs on Canada
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In a notable break from President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, several House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a resolution to terminate the president’s national emergency at the n...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Love is in the air! Wait, that’s something else. 🦨 💨
You may be more likely to spot (or smell) skunks this time of year. For striped skunks, the most widespread species across many national parks, mating season typically peaks in February, with activity often spanning late January through March (or even into early April in some regions, depending on weather). As always, give wildlife the air(space) it needs.
What if I get too close? It's a common misconception that skunks spray at the drop of a hat. In reality, they treat their spray like a last-resort weapon, reserved for when every other defense has failed. Skunks would much rather not use it, since replenishing those glands takes time and leaves them vulnerable. If you get too close on a trail, a skunk's first move is usually to run away while grumbling or chittering under its breath. Same.
If escape isn't an option and you're still pressing the issue, it may escalate. First, the skunk may turn around to face you with its backend (the business end). It’ll raise its tail high as a clear visual warning, followed by stomping its front feet repeatedly, hissing, growling, or even charging forward a short distance to intimidate. Geez, take the hint. Only after you've ignored ALL of these very obvious "back off" signals will the skunk finally deploy the spray. Maybe sooner, depending on the skunk, so, don’t press your luck.
Bottom line: Give wildlife space, read the room (or the tail), and back away slowly and quietly when you see those warnings. Everyone stays happier, and less aromatic, that way.
That’s our time for today. Smell ya later. ❤️
Image: Striped skunk, with tail raised and on the move at City Of Rocks National Reserve in Idaho.
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"Kansas lawmakers are looking to increase penalties for those caught stealing livestock after dozens of cattle were stolen from ranchers across the state last year."
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Kansas lawmakers consider increasing penalties for livestock theft
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The bill would make stealing cattle or horses a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Calkins has deep roots in the Beef State, even though he grew up in Washington state."
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Meet the man who helped discover the flat iron steak
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University of Nebraska meat scientist Chris Calkins is right at home in the meat lab on UNL’s East Campus.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“We as researchers need to work on these math equations to make them more accurate for the type of cows we have today,” K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said.
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Cattle Chat: Defining cow efficiency
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“During the breeding season, coyotes are likely to be more active. We’re going to hear a lot more vocalizations like, howling, yipping and barking,” Ricketts said.
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Understanding coyote behavior may help humans avoid aggressive encounters
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K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts discusses the importance of understanding coyote behavior during breeding season.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"On February 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarified that the Clean Air Act (CCA) does not restrict farmers’ ability to repair their own diesel-powered equipment. Manufacturers cannot use the CCA to limit access to repair tools or software."
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EPA Clarifies Clean Air Act Does Not Block Farmers’ Right to Repair Equipment, Industry Reacts
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On February 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency clarified that the Clean Air Act does not restrict farmers’ ability to repair their own diesel-powered equipment. Here's how the agriculture i...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"A Senate panel on Monday passed a bill to prohibit the sale and manufacturing of cell-cultured lab-grown meat."
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Oklahoma Panel Passes Measure to Ban Lab-Grown Meat
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A Senate panel on Monday passed a bill to prohibit the sale and manufacturing of cell-cultured lab-grown meat.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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"The U.S. Department of Agriculture will open a facility in Texas by the end of next year that produces sterile flies intended to fight the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm, Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday."
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USDA Says Fly Production Plant to Open by End of 2027 to Fight Screwworm
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The USDA will open a facility in Texas by the end of next year that produces sterile flies intended to fight the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm, Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"India is the world's fifth-largest apple producer, but domestic supplies fall short of rising demand, driven by population growth and increasing prosperity."
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India-U.S. Trade Pact and Its Impact on Millions of Indian Farmers
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The United States and India have released an interim framework for a trade deal, paving the way for an agreement that would lower tariffs, reconfigure energy ties, and deepen economic cooperation as b...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
