Tag: KSAgriculture
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
Governor Laura Kelly Signs HB 2607, Revolutionizing Kansas Pesticide Law and Enhancing Agricultural Practices
By Trish Svoboda On June 6, several lawmakers, along with leaders from Kansas agricultural organizations, collaborated with the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) when Governor
Revolutionizing Soybean Farming: BASF’s Nemasphere Trait Promises 8% Yield Boost and Novel SCN Management by 2028
By Trish Svoboda In 2017, Mike McCarville, BASF trait development manager, planted soybeans with a transgenic trait, Nemasphere, developed by BASF to combat soybean cyst
Kansas Wheat Harvest Surpasses Expectations: Early Results Show Promising Yields and Recovery in Exports
By Trish Svoboda As of Monday, the High Plains Journal reported that the Kansas wheat harvest is 5% complete, which is ahead of the average,
Antibiotic Stewardship in Focus: NIAA’s 13th Annual Symposium Highlights the Future of Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture and Human-Pet Relationships
By Trish Svoboda The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has published The White Paper summarizing the 13th Annual Antibiotics Symposium – Thriving in a
Tim Zenger Recognized for His Years of Dedication to FFA
By Ryan Duey During the 96th Kansas State FFA Convention Tim Zenger of Washington was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award for his extensive contributions
Clay Center FFA Performs Well at Kansas FFA Convention
By Ryan Duey From May 29th to the 31st Clay Center FFA Members traveled to Manhattan for the 96th Kansas FFA Convention with District winners
Kansas Water Plan 2022: Local Workshops Invite Public Input on Water Management and Policy
By Trish Svoboda A series of local consult workshops are being held by The Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Agriculture, and Kansas Department of