Tag: KSAgriculture
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
NIAA’s Third Cohort of Animal Agriculture Leaders Engage in Comprehensive Training in Topeka, Kansas
By Trish Svoboda The third cohort of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders gathered for their third in-person
Senate Republicans Unveil Farm Bill Framework Prioritizing Kansas Farmers, Crop Insurance, and Rural Investments
By Trish Svoboda Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans have introduced a framework emphasizing the Farm Bill’s agricultural aspects. This framework prioritizes crop insurance, raises reference prices,
Preparing 4-H Fair Projects: K-State Experts Advise on Animal Care and Training Techniques
By Trish Svoboda Many 4-H families are busy preparing their fair projects, and the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute offers guidance on ensuring positive
Celebrating National Dairy Month: A Rich History and Vital Role in Kansas Agriculture
By Trish Svoboda June is National Dairy Month. According to The Dairy Alliance, grocer organizations began sponsoring National Dairy Month in 1937, and in 1939,
Managing Heat Stress in Cattle: Strategies and Benefits of Shade Structures
By Trish Svoboda Cattle experience heat stress as they lack the ability to cool themselves like humans do through sweating, according to A.J. Tarpoff, a