Category: Agriculture

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

Andrea Flegler: Impacting Agriculture Education through CASE Curriculum
CASE Learning Release In agriculture education, engagement is critical. The CASE Model Teacher Award recognizes those who exemplify this quality, and Andrea Flegler of Clay

Narka, Kansas CVA Facility to Expand Grain Storage Capacity, Better Serving Area Farmers
Central Valley Ag (CVA) is expanding its grain storage capacity at the Narka facility by 2 million bushels to better serve the needs of its

4th Annual Grass & Grain Farm and Ranch Show Draws Near
By: Ryan Duey The 4th Annual Grass & Grain Farm and Ranch Show is set for Tuesday, November 5th, and Wednesday, November 6th at the

Health Department will Soon Break Ground on New Community Garden
By: Ryan Duey The City recently approved the building of a Community Garden at the Clay County Health Department (CCHD). With official approval, CCHD is