Category: Agriculture
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
K-State Veterinarians Highlight Importance of Timing and Training in AI Breeding Protocols
By Trish Svoboda On a recent episode of the Cattle Chat podcast, veterinarians from K-State emphasized the significance of scheduling when considering the use of
First Detection of Avian Influenza in Kansas Dairy Farms: Public Risk Minimal, Milk Supply Safe
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), has detected the presence of
Miltonvale Resident Appointed to Kansas Agricultural Remediation Board
By Payton Tholstrup Casey Richard of Miltonvale, KS has been appointed to the Agricultural Remediation Board by Governor Laura Kelly. This board consists of seven
Kansas Corn Growers Association Warns of Economic Impact from EPA’s New Emissions Standards
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA) has expressed concern over the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new tailpipe emissions standards. The KCGA believes
Unlocking Wheat’s Potential: Expert Insights on High-Yield Wheat Production Shared at Wheat Rx Seminars
By Trish Svoboda In early March, Wheat Rx seminars provided growers with expert guidance on maximizing the genetic potential of wheat varieties for their specific
Senator Jerry Moran Urges Senate Agriculture Committee to Resume Farm Bill Negotiations
By Trish Svoboda U.S. Senator Jerry Moran spoke on the Senate Floor for his colleagues and the leadership of the Senate Committee on Agriculture to