Tag: KSAgriculture
Second HPAI Case Linked to Dairy Cows Emerges in Michigan: CDC Stresses Precautions Despite Low Public Risk
By Trish Svoboda The Centers for Disease Control reported that a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has emerged in Michigan, marking the
Kansas Legislature Allocates Historic $35M for Water Conservation Amidst Groundwater Crisis
By Trish Svoboda In 2023, the Kansas Legislature allocated $35 million, a move supported by various agricultural groups, including the Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB). This
USDA Allocates $300 Million to Boost American Agricultural Exports: New Markets, Greater Opportunities
By Trish Svoboda On May 21, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute $300 million to 66 American
Kansas Celebrates Beef Month: A Tribute to the State’s Economic Powerhouse and Nutritious Delight
By Trish Svoboda In late April 2024, Governor Laura Kelly officially declared May 2024 as Kansas Beef Month. This proclamation recognizes the importance of beef
Springtime Strategies for Calf Health and Marketing: Insights from Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute Experts
By Trish Svoboda At this time of year, experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute recommend starting routine procedures for one- to two-month-old
National Young Farmers Coalition Challenges House Farm Bill Draft, Advocates for Equitable Farmland Access and Climate-Focused Policies
By Trish Svoboda On Friday, May 17, the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, presented his draft of the House Farm Bill.
Drought and Rising Input Costs Drive Down Kansas Farm Incomes in 2023, Despite Beef Sector’s Increased Profitability and Government Assistance
By Trish Svoboda The combination of drought, low commodity prices, and elevated input costs resulted in a decrease in net income in 2023 for farms
Kansas Wheat Tour 2024: High Yield Potential Amid Weather Uncertainties
By Trish Svoboda The 2024 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour in Kansas recently concluded. The three-day tour had 70 participants from 19 U.S.
Representative Sharice Davids Champions Bipartisan Farm Bill, Prepares for Upcoming Review of Republican Draft
By Trish Svoboda Today, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids reaffirmed her dedication to the enactment of a bipartisan Farm Bill with a genuine prospect of becoming
Steady Progress: Construction of CVA’s New Grain Storage Facility Expected to be Complete By Fall Harvest
By Quinn O’Hara Photo by Quinn O’Hara Central Valley Ag has made steady progress on the construction of their new 1.5 million-bushel covered grain storage