K-State Research Suggests Probiotics May Pose Risks to Animal, Human Health
“Although probiotics are beneficial bacteria, some bacterial species can have unintended negative consequences,” Amachawadi said. “Our research has shown that Enterococcus faecium carries genes that confer resistance to antibiotics widely used in human medicine. Feeding such products to animals raises the possibility that the genes can be transferred to pathogenic bacteria and make them resistant to antibiotics, which can be passed on to humans.”
Study: Farm income losses vary year to year
“K-State ag economist says many factors explain down years for individual farms”
Back to the basics? Rising costs may require simpler living
“‘Think about current expenses’ and adjust, says K-State’s Kiss”
Senator Marshall: Biden Has Declared War on U.S. Oil and Agriculture
“The President is trying to release a smoke screen, but Americans are much smarter than this. They realize the same companies today were the same companies before under President Trump that were giving us $1.79 a gallon…”
Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Announces 2022 FFA Advisors of the Year
“The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is proud to support these exceptional educators. They go above and beyond for their students and the industry they love, and the future of Nebraska agriculture is bright thanks to their work,” said Megahn Schafer, executive director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation.”
K-State Veterinarian Shares Tips to Prepare Cattle for Summer
“Hanzlicek said vaccinations, ear tags are key to maintaining herd health”
Video: Yellow wheat could be sign of sulfur deficiency
“One of the factors that might be contributing to yellow wheat this time of year is sulfur deficiency,” Ruiz Diaz said. “Often times we tend to confuse sulfur deficiency with nitrogen deficiency because of the similarities we see in symptoms.”
Save Easter Lilies and Plant them Outdoors
“Though lilies are not reliably hardy in Kansas, many gardeners have success if they follow a few simple rules,” Upham said.
Survey: Consumers’ Interest in Buying Local Beef Grows
“COVID increased producers’ opportunities to sell directly to consumers”
K-State Offering Online Financial, Risk Management Courses for Farmers and Ranchers
“Format allows producers to complete material at their own pace”