Category: Agriculture
River Valley District’s 2024 Agricultural Land Leasing Arrangement Survey Meeting to be Held in Clyde
Kaitlyn Nelson, Livestock Production Agent The agricultural industry in recent years has faced increased volatility in commodity prices andtherefore uncertain profitability for farmers and ranchers.
Clay County Republican Valley Ringnecks Annual Banquet set for Late January
By: Ryan Duey The Clay County Republican Valley Ringnecks Pheasants Forever Chapter will host its annual Banquet on Saturday, January 25th at Scanolli’s in Wakefield.
UPU Industries the Only Round Bale Net Wrap Company in the U.S. Closes its Doors
UPU Industries, the sole manufacturer of round bale net wrap in the U.S., has ceased operations in Junction City as of December 4, 2024. Founded
Several Dickinson County Residents File Civil Suit against County Commissioners over Wind Farm
Several Dickinson County residents have filed a civil lawsuit against the Board of County Commissioners opposing the Hope Ridge Wind Farm project. Plaintiffs include Steve
RVED to Host Four Day “Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women” Planning Series in Clay Center and Belleville
By: Ryan Duey K-State Research & Extension is partnering with the University of Nebraska and Purdue University for a workshop series for women in agriculture.
KDA Postpones Effective Date for Changes to Private Pesticide Applicator Certification
Luke Byers, RVED, Crop Production Agent In recent weeks, the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) announced rule changes coming to the Private Pesticide Applicator Certification.
KSU Meat Judging National Championship Team includes CCCHS Alumnus
By Rhys Baker The 2024 Kansas State University (KSU) Meat Judging Team brought a National Championship home to Manhattan. Four KSU student team members ranked
Clay Center and Barnes Native Part of K-State National Champion Meat Judging Team
KSU The Kansas State University Meat Judging Team won National Champion honors at the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest hosted in Dakota City, Nebraska. The
River Valley Extension District to Hold “Managing Predation Program” in Washington
By: Ryan Duey The River Valley Extension District will host a “Managing Predation Program” in Washington for area farmers, ranchers, outdoorsmen and women, or anyone
Luke Byers of Kansas State Research & Extension Spoke to Local Lions Club Members about the Roles of the River Valley Extension District
By: Ryan Duey Luke Byers of the Kansas State Research & Extension River Valley District spoke to members of the Clay Center Lions Club during