Tag: KSAgriculture

Kansas Drought Leads to Shorter Wheat: KSU Specialist Recommends Harvest Modifications for Efficiency and Future Crop Benefits

By Trish Svoboda The drought that has been affecting parts of Kansas has resulted in shorter wheat plants and less dense crop stands this year.

USDA Allocates $824M to Combat H5N1 Outbreak: New Dairy Herd Program and Vaccine Development in Focus

By Trish Svoboda The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is taking several actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and

Emerald Ash Borer Invades Lyon County: Kansas Ag Department Confirms Presence of Destructive Insect, Urges Early Detection and Treatment

By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Emporia last week, making Lyon County the

Kansas Rainfall Reveals Pillbugs: The Misunderstood Crop Pest Thriving in Damp Conditions

By Trish Svoboda The recent downpours in the south-central region of Kansas have drawn attention to a crop pest. Pillbugs, often referred to as Roly

Soybean Gall Midge Infestation in Kansas: A New Threat to Crop Yields and Emerging Challenges for Farmers

By Trish Svoboda The soybean gall midge, a new pest in the U.S., has been found in two northeast Kansas counties, Nemaha and Marshall. This

K-State Secures $25M Matching Grant for Agriculture Innovation: A Leap Forward in Kansas’ Agricultural Economy

By Trish Svoboda The Kansas State University recently received a matching grant of $25 million from the Kansas Legislature for its Agriculture Innovation Initiative. At

K-State Veterinarians Share Innovative Summer Grazing Strategies on Cattle Chat: A Comprehensive Approach to Pasture Health and Productivity

By Trish Svoboda On a recent episode of Cattle Chat, veterinarians from Kansas State University discussed summer grazing strategies that can help maintain the health