Tag: KSAgriculture
K-State Vets on Cattle Chat: Decoding HPAI Virus Transmission, Impact on Cattle, and Mitigation Measures Amidst Regulatory Changes
By Trish Svoboda In a recent episode of the Cattle Chat podcast, veterinarians from Kansas State University offered their expert knowledge to assist beef producers
Kansas State University Crops Judging Team Clinches 15th Championship and First-Ever Knowledge Bowl Victory at NACTA Conference
By Trish Svoboda The crops judging team from Kansas State University has once again showcased their expertise at the recent North American Colleges and Teachers
Kansas Wheat Crop Faces Stripe Rust Threat: Early Fungicide Application Key to Mitigating Yield Loss
By Trish Svoboda The appearance of stripe rust is an additional setback to this year’s wheat crop. However, Kansas farmers are advised to survey their
Rep. Tracey Mann Champions Animal Health Research in Upcoming Farm Bill, Advocates for Proactive Measures Over Reactive Controls
By Trish Svoboda Today, May 8, Representative Tracey Mann advocated on the U.S. House of Representatives floor for substantial investment in animal health research in
USDA Allocates $22.3M to Boost Underserved and Veteran Farmers: 2501 Program Expands Reach and Impact
By Trish Svoboda The USDA has declared the availability of roughly $22.3 million for organizations such as community-based and nonprofit groups, higher education institutions, and
Revolutionizing Beef Production: BIF’s iGENDEC Incorporates Beef-Dairy Crossbreeds, Paving the Way for Precision Agriculture
By Trish Svoboda The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has announced a significant update to iGENDEC, a tool used for creating custom selection indexes. This update
Special Management for Twin Calves in Beef Herds: Insights from Kansas State University Experts
By Trish Svoboda Twin births in beef herds require special management, according to experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. Twins are more common
Kansas Corn Growers Face Challenges in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Due to New Tax Credit Regulations
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA) is concerned by the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding eligibility for sustainable
The Kansas Department of Agriculture and Dairy Industry Unite Against HPAI: FDA Confirms Safety of Milk Supply, New Measures Implemented
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been collaborating with the local dairy sector to address the national concerns triggered by the
Last Call for Early Bird Registration: 2024 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium and Convention Offers Discount Until May 8
By Trish Svoboda The last date to register early for the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention is May 8, Wednesday. By