Category: Agriculture
Kansas Drought Leads to Shorter Wheat: KSU Specialist Recommends Harvest Modifications for Efficiency and Future Crop Benefits
By Trish Svoboda The drought that has been affecting parts of Kansas has resulted in shorter wheat plants and less dense crop stands this year.
USDA Allocates $824M to Combat H5N1 Outbreak: New Dairy Herd Program and Vaccine Development in Focus
By Trish Svoboda The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is taking several actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and
Emerald Ash Borer Invades Lyon County: Kansas Ag Department Confirms Presence of Destructive Insect, Urges Early Detection and Treatment
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Emporia last week, making Lyon County the
Kansas Rainfall Reveals Pillbugs: The Misunderstood Crop Pest Thriving in Damp Conditions
By Trish Svoboda The recent downpours in the south-central region of Kansas have drawn attention to a crop pest. Pillbugs, often referred to as Roly
K-State Veterinarians Share Innovative Summer Grazing Strategies on Cattle Chat: A Comprehensive Approach to Pasture Health and Productivity
By Trish Svoboda On a recent episode of Cattle Chat, veterinarians from Kansas State University discussed summer grazing strategies that can help maintain the health
Kansas State University’s Wheat Quality Lab: Pioneering High-Quality Wheat Varieties through Rigorous Testing and Advanced Technology
By Trish Svoboda The process of developing a new wheat variety involves years of testing by both public and private wheat breeders, focusing on all
Progress Made on 2024 Farm, Food, and National Security Act: U.S. Representative Tracey Mann Advocates for Fiscal Responsibility and Agricultural Interests
By Trish Svoboda Today, May 24, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 made progress in the House Agriculture Committee, thanks to the
Clay Counts Coalition Planning To Address Mental Health In Agriculture With New Program
By Quinn O’Hara The Clay Counts Coalition is organizing an effort to address mental health issues in agriculture with a new program called Farmer to
Second HPAI Case Linked to Dairy Cows Emerges in Michigan: CDC Stresses Precautions Despite Low Public Risk
By Trish Svoboda The Centers for Disease Control reported that a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has emerged in Michigan, marking the
Kansas Legislature Allocates Historic $35M for Water Conservation Amidst Groundwater Crisis
By Trish Svoboda In 2023, the Kansas Legislature allocated $35 million, a move supported by various agricultural groups, including the Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB). This