Tag: KSAgriculture
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
Kansas Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: A Boost for Health and Local Economy – Applications Now Open for Eligible Seniors
By Trish Svoboda Kansans aged 60 or over who meet income guidelines and shop at farmers’ markets in Kansas can improve their health and finances
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