Tag: KSAgriculture
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
Representative Tracey Mann Urges Congress to Approve Farm Bill
By Trish Svoboda Yesterday, Representative Tracey Mann from Kansas’s 1st congressional district urged Congress to approve a comprehensive farm bill with a five-year duration. On
Concordia Author Publishes New Book, “Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm”
By Payton Tholstrup Lindsay Metcalf published her fifth book “Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm” on Tuesday, April 9th. It features two young pen pals who exchange
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
Tractor safety classes offered by K-State Research and Extension Districts for 2024
By Ryan Duey This summer, thousands of Kansas teenagers will begin their first job working for a farmer or rancher. For those that are aged
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