Tag: KSAgriculture

K-State Geneticist Dan Moser Advocates for the Use of EPDs in Cattle Breeding Decisions on Cattle Chat Podcast
By Trish Svoboda Dan Moser, a beef cattle geneticist at K-State University, recently participated in a Cattle Chat podcast where he addressed a question about

Kansas Farmers Celebrate 150th Harvest of Historic Turkey Red Wheat: A Testament to Agricultural Innovation and Heritage
By Trish Svoboda This year, Kansas farmers are preparing for the 150th harvest of hard red winter wheat. This historic milestone traces back to the

Early Harvest in Southern Kansas Surpasses Expectations: Improved Yields and Crop Conditions Despite Weather Challenges
By Trish Svoboda In the past few days, combines have begun to operate in southern Kansas, following a slow start last week. The harvest has

K-State Beef Cattle Experts Share Key Insights for a Successful Breeding Season on Cattle Chat Podcast
By Trish Svoboda In a recent episode of the Cattle Chat podcast, experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute provided advice to ensure

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