Tag: KSAgriculture
Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin Discusses 2024 Harvest, New Wheat Variety, and Market Challenges on Wheat’s on Your Mind Podcast
By Trish Svoboda Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin appeared on the Wheat’s on Your Mind podcast to discuss the 2024 harvest, wheat export marketing, and
Optimizing Beef Cattle Forage: Insights from K-State Nutritionist
By Trish Svoboda Phillip Lancaster, a nutritionist with the K-State Beef Cattle Institute, said that just as different plants thrive in varying environments, the same
Kansas State Researchers’ Breakthrough Boosts Soybean Disease Defense with Phosphorus
By Trish Svoboda Researchers at Kansas State University are advancing efforts to combat a severe fungal disease that impacts soybean production. They have recently achieved
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Farmers in 2025, RMA Plans Further Enhancements
By Trish Svoboda The USDA is increasing crop insurance choices for specialty and organic farmers starting from the 2025 crop year. The USDA’s Risk Management
USDA to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded ELAP on July 1 to Aid Dairy Producers Affected by H5N1 Outbreak
By Trish Svoboda On Monday, July 1, USDA will start accepting applications through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP)
Two Area Dairy Farms Receive Grants Through REAP Program
By Ryan Duey The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas State Director for Rural Development Christy Davis announced that the USDA is partnering with rural
Ensuring Cattle Hydration in Summer: Expert Tips from K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute
By Trish Svoboda With hot summer days ahead, cattle out on pasture rely on clean, accessible water for good health as experts from K-State’s Beef
Oregon Farmers Launch ‘Soil Your Undies’ Challenge to Promote Soil Health Awareness
By Trish Svoboda In December 2018, Oregon farmers created the “Soil Your Undies” challenge, which has since been accepted by over 100 Oregon farmers, ranchers,
The SAVE Farm to Hold Small Farm/Homesteading Expo
By Ryan Duey The Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education or SAVE, Farm located at 9680 N. 52nd Street outside of Riley will host a Small Farm/Homesteading
Farm-Specific Vaccines Prove Highly Effective in Combating Pink Eye in Cattle, Says Kansas State Veterinarian
By Trish Svoboda Personalized prevention programs for pink eye, an acute eye disease affecting cattle, are proving highly effective for suppressing infections, according to a