Farm Bill Should Prioritize Agricultural Research, New Policy Report Says
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. should increase support for agricultural research and development (R&D) in the next Farm Bill to ensure that farmers can keep feeding the world in spite of challenges from climate change and other shocks, according to a report produced jointly by Farm Journal Foundation and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Hotter […]
How Tiny Saddles and Youth Rodeo Might Help Keep Another Generation in Rural Kansas
Dodge City, KS— How do you turn kindergartners into wranglers? “Little bitty saddles,” Melissa Vander Hamm said, “for little bitty kids.” There’s a bit more to youth rodeo than that. You need your own horse. Plus a trailer to haul the horse and a truck to tow it all. To ride, you’ll need one of those […]
Researchers Taking Team Approach to Kansas’ Water Challenges
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – 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 […]
Wheat Grazing Draws to a Close With First Hollow Stem on the Horizon
By Gail Ellis Stillwater, OK– The first hollow stem stage of grazed wheat, a lead indicator of when to remove cattle from wheat pasture to preserve yield potential, could arrive within the next two to three weeks for some varieties. Amanda De Oliveira Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for small grains, said her wheat […]
K-State Grazing Specialist to Speak on Environmental Concerns in Beef Industry
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news Manhattan, KS – Beef cattle is big business in Kansas. The state holds the United States’ third largest number of cattle on ranches and feedyards – 6.5 million head, behind only Texas and Nebraska – and generates nearly $9 billion in cash receipts annually. In […]
K-State to Host Whole Farm Health Series Beginning Feb. 23
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – From the outside, it may seem as though the success of Kansas farms is evident only by lush crops growing in a field, or burly livestock grazing green pastures, but Margit Kaltenekker knows better. “The true value of our farm families,” […]
BIF Award Program Applications Due
Manhattan, KS — Deadlines for Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) award applications are approaching quickly. Each year BIF recognizes a Seedstock Producer of the Year and Commercial Producer of the Year. The deadline for both awards is April 1. Updated application forrms are posted to the BeefImprovement.org website “Award Forms” page under the “Resource Center” tab. […]
Ice, Muck and a $480 Million Price Tag: the Keystone Oil Spill Cleanup Carries on in Kansas
Washington, KS- In the two months since the Keystone pipeline erupted in Washington County, Mill Creek has gone from being coated in floating oil nearly a foot deep, to a layer less than one inch. About four miles of the creek remain shut off from the normal flow of water as part of the ongoing, round-the-clock cleanup. […]
K-State AG Economist Urges Producers to Review Crop Insurance Options
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– A Kansas State University agricultural economist is encouraging farmers to know their options before considering a pair of crop insurance policies that would allow them to increase their coverage for row crops beyond what is allowed for individual policies. Jenny Ifft said […]
Kansas State University Seeks Applicants for Summer Rural Veterinary Medicine Program
Manhattan, KS— The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University seeks applicants for the Summer Program for Aspiring Rural Kansas, or SPARK, veterinary experience. SPARK creates direct and purposeful connections between aspiring veterinarians and veterinary practices in rural communities throughout Kansas. During the weeklong immersive experience, participants shadow veterinarians in rural communities to gain […]