K-State names Schuh to lead agricultural research
Longtime North Dakota faculty member impressed with state’s reputation in agriculture By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Jane Schuh, a longtime and decorated faculty member at North Dakota State University, has been selected to lead the research program in Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture. Schuh is a veteran […]
K-State research uncovers method to detect liver abscesses in cattle
MANHATTAN — Two Kansas State University researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine recently found that biochemicals unique to liver abscesses could be used as biomarkers in live cattle to detect liver abscesses.“Cattle with liver abscesses do not exhibit clinical signs, and the abscesses are detected only during processing,” said Raghavendra Amachawadi, associate professor of food animal […]
Rep. Mann and House Ag Chairman Thompson Hosting Kansas Food & Agriculture Listening Session
Rep. Mann Hosting Kansas Food & Agriculture Listening Session with House Agriculture Committee Chairman ‘GT’ Thompson MANHATTAN, KS – On Tuesday, May 2, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) will host U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) in Kansas to meet with local farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and leaders in Kansas agriculture. RSVP […]
Drummond sues Biden administration over mandate that punishes farmers, ranchers, energy producers
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 12, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond and attorneys general from neighboring states joined in a lawsuit today against the Biden administration over a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) rule that designates the lesser prairie chicken as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The rule, which took effect last week, […]
Cattle Chat: Raising beef sustainably
K-State cattle experts explain how cattle producers can best manage their resources By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — When making a recipe, the quality of the ingredients and how they are managed in the cooking process can have an impact on the palatability of the final dish. […]
Statement by Mark McHargue, President, regarding President Biden’s Veto of Congressional WOTUS Repeal Resolution
LINCOLN, NEB. – “Time and again efforts to expand the regulatory reach of the Clean Water Act have been rejected by Congress, courts, farmers and ranchers, and anyone who turns the earth with a shovel. President Biden’s tone-deaf rejection of a bipartisan resolution passed through both Houses of Congress is not surprising yet extremely disappointing. […]
Statement by Mark McHargue, President, regarding Appointment of Carolyn Bosn and the Resignation of Sen. Suzanne Geist
LINCOLN, NEB. – “The Nebraska Farm Bureau congratulates Carolyn Bosn on her appointment to the Nebraska Legislature serving District 25. Bosn was appointed after Sen. Suzanne Geist announced her resignation as senator for District 25. Carolyn has deep roots in Nebraska agriculture. Her background in law and agriculture will serve her well in the legislative […]
Drought conditions increase potential for wheat disease and insects
By Gail Ellis STILLWATER, Okla. – Wheat harvest is two months away, and some of this year’s crop will be affected by not only drought conditions but also disease and insects. On a recent episode of SUNUP, the agriculture television show of Oklahoma State University Extension, two specialists discussed the challenges producers could face during the next couple […]
Cattle Chat: Caring for the heifers at calving
K-State cattle experts share tips for success during calving season. By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — When starting a family, first-time mothers tend to experience longer labors than those who’ve given birth before. In much the same way, heifers need to be managed differently than cows at calving time, […]
Ferguson College of Agriculture announces continuing student scholarships and awards at annual banquet
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State Ferguson College of Agriculture presented scholarships to more than 150 continuing students at the annual Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarships and Awards Banquet on March 30. The scholarships, made possible by the generosity of alumni, friends, faculty and staff, are part of the $1.8 million in total scholarships students will receive […]