Category: Agriculture
Kansas State University Experts Advocate for Data-Driven Sire Selection to Optimize Beef Production
By Trish Svoboda In decision-making, gathering ample information is often crucial for charting the course ahead. According to experts from Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle
CVA Reveals $4 Million Expansion Plan at The Junction
By Ryan Duey Central Valley Ag (CVA) revealed plans for a $4 million expansion project at its grain facility, The Junction, located near the junction
K-State Experts Discuss Strategic Cost Reduction in Cattle Performance
By Trish Svoboda Maintaining feed and performance records for beef cattle herds is similar to balancing a checkbook and reviewing monthly credit card statements, according
Kansas Agriculture: Uncommon Revenue Trends and Post-Drought Recovery
By Trish Svoboda Agricultural economists from Kansas State University have observed that net farm income and net cash income are expected to take separate routes
Bovine Influenza A Virus: AABP Renames Emerging Cattle Disease Linked to Avian Influenza
By Trish Svoboda In a letter, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) announced that, following collaboration with veterinarians, allied organizations, state and federal agencies,
Kansas State University Expert Warns of Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Threat
By Trish Svoboda The wheat streak mosaic virus, which is spread by wheat curl mites living in volunteer wheat, presents challenges for farmers and requires
Kansas State University Specialists Update Guide on Sustainable Watering Systems for Livestock
By Trish Svoboda A group of watershed specialists from Kansas State University updated a publication offering guidance on preserving the state’s water resources while ensuring
U.S. Representative Sharice Davids Hosts Agriculture Roundtable in Kansas: Discusses Farm Bill and Support for Local Farmers
By Trish Svoboda On Wednesday, March 27th, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids hosted a roundtable discussion in Olathe about the accomplishments and challenges farmers and producers
U.S. Senators Unveil EMIT LESS Act to Combat Methane Emissions from Livestock, Boosting Sustainability and Profitability
By Trish Svoboda The Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock (EMIT LESS) Act, a bill aimed at voluntarily decreasing methane emissions
K-State and TDI Collaborate on Innovative 3D-Printed Samplers to Reduce Nitrogen Losses and Boost Farmers’ Profitability
By Trish Svoboda Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute (TDI) and the Department of Agronomy have collaborated to create devices that reduce nitrogen losses, enhancing