Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims May 21-27 as Safe Boating Week
“U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) statistics identify drowning as the reported cause of death in four out of every five recreational boating fatalities, and that 86 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets.”
BIF Symposium Virtual Attendance Option
“If you can’t attend #BIF2022 in person, you can register to attend virtually. “
Gardening: Too Much Fruit May Not Be a Good Thing
“K-State horticulture expert says fruit trees should be thinned for a healthy crop next year”
Video: Researchers Study Ways to Boost Available Calcium, Phosphorus in Pig’s Diets
“In this video from K-State Research and Extension, animal scientist Joel DeRouchey explains a study that aims to increase the availability of calcium and phosphorus in pigs’ diets in order to improve their growth, feed efficiency and bone integrity.”
KFMA Reports Record Kansas Net Farm Income in 2021
“The income earned in 2021 put our farms, on average, in a very strong financial position coming into 2022,” Herbel said. “Even with the high levels of risk and concern we have (in 2022), we began the year in a very strong financial spot.”
Abilene KS Looking to have the World’s Largest Belt Buckle
The World’s Largest Belt Buckle could be on its way to Kansas with Abilene hoping to break the record and beat a Texas town for the title.
Agronomy Faculty at Kansas State University Receive Investment with Far-Reaching Benefits
Two visionary Kansans, testing new technologies on their own farm, want their donation to Kansas State University to create an innovative ripple effect in agriculture.
Foot Rot can cause Loss in Profits for Cattle Producers, says K-State Vet
“Hanzlicek shares tips on treating bacterial infection”
Dealing with Drought: Webinar Aims to Help Cow-Calf Producers
“The extended outlook indicates drought will persist in a good portion of the western United States, including western Kansas.”
U.S. Agriculture Sees Hike in Nontraditional Loans
“K-State ag economist reviews trends in farm lending”