Category: Agriculture
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USDA Awards Four Area Businesses and Farms Clean Energy Grants
By Ryan Duey The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis has announced another round of Rural Development grants totaling nearly
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Seth Meyer to Headline K-State’s Risk and Profit Conference with 22 Breakout Sessions on Volatile Markets
By Trish Svoboda Seth Meyer, chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will be a key speaker at Kansas State University’s Risk and Profit
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Selecting Antibiotics for Cattle: Key Factors and Best Practices Explained by Kansas State Experts
By Trish Svoboda When tackling a building project, having a plan and using the right tools can save time and improve results. Similarly, veterinarians carefully
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Scientist Peer Ederer to Speak on Livestock’s Role in Global Food Systems at K-State Lecture
By Trish Svoboda Scientist Peer Ederer, whose international company researches and communicates scientific evidence about the role of animals in the global food system, will
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International Researchers and Leaders to Visit Local Farm
By Ryan Duey Researchers and leaders from over 40 nations will gather in Manhattan for the International Conference on Precision Agriculture, an event in partnership
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The Fair Highlights the Confidence and Skills of Local 4-Hers
By Ryan Duey At the Clay County Free Fair attendees not only get to have fun at the carnival, eat Fair food, and watch fun
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Ensuring Farm Safety: Protecting Children from Daily Injuries Through Training and Role Modeling
By Trish Svoboda According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, each day, 33 serious injuries involving children occur on
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Drought-Stricken Wheat Production and Weed Control: K-State Expert Recommends Strategic Herbicide Use
By Trish Svoboda Drought significantly impacts wheat production, leading to reduced yields and shortened plant heights. Post-harvest herbicide applications are also affected by drought, according
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Optimizing Seasonal Operations and Bull Management in Spring-Calving Herds: Insights from Kansas State University Experts
By Trish Svoboda In agriculture, whether farming or ranching, operations follow seasonal shifts. For spring-calving commercial herds, summer sees cows, calves, and bulls grazing on
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Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin Discusses 2024 Harvest, New Wheat Variety, and Market Challenges on Wheat’s on Your Mind Podcast
By Trish Svoboda Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin appeared on the Wheat’s on Your Mind podcast to discuss the 2024 harvest, wheat export marketing, and