Tag: KSAgriculture
USDA Census Reveals Decline in U.S. Farms
By Trish Svoboda The USDA Census of Agriculture, released in February, reports that the number of farms in the United States has decreased to less
Kansas State University Unveils New Wheat Varieties, Honors Coach Bill Snyder
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas State University wheat breeding program has unveiled two new wheat varieties, which are now licensed by the Kansas Wheat Alliance
St. Patrick’s Day Marks the Start of Potato Planting Season
By Trish Svoboda Historically, St. Patrick’s Day marks the ideal time to start planting potatoes. According to K-State University horticulture expert, Cynthia Domenghini, anytime from
Kansas State University Researcher Secures $500K Grant for Climate-Smart Agriculture
By Trish Svoboda A researcher from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University is working on a tool to safeguard Kansas’
Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Beef Cattle: A Unique Challenge in Respiratory Diseases
By Trish Svoboda Just as humans can, beef cattle are also susceptible to respiratory diseases that can begin as a viral infection and progress to
2024 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium: A Deep Dive into Maternal Excellence and Genetic Enhancement in Beef Production
By Trish Svoboda Enrollment has begun for the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention, taking place from June 10-13 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Study Finds Thawing Methods Do Not Impact Beef Quality
By Trish Svoboda According to research conducted by a graduate student at Kansas State University, Lindsey Decker, the process of thawing appears to have no
SRG Marketing Firm Unveils Successful Wheat Campaign and Plans for Wheat Foods Council’s Summer Meeting in Kansas
By Trish Svoboda In February, the Wheat Foods Council’s marketing agency, SRG Marketing Firm, presented an update on their 2023-2024 program, “Research, Recipes, Resources.” They
Weed Specialists Discuss Kochia Control
By Trish Svoboda Kochia, an annual weed, disrupts crop production and requires early herbicide treatment. Weed scientist Jeremie Kouame advises finalizing kochia control plans for
U.S. Representatives and Senators Rally to Protect Meat and Poultry Facilities from EPA Rule
By Trish Svoboda U.S. Representative Tracey Mann along with U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Joni Ernst led a coalition of 25 members in petitioning U.S.