Tag: KSAgriculture
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
Kansas State University Researcher Secures $1M Grant to Combat Global Swine Fever Threat, Aims to Safeguard $57 Billion U.S. Pork Industry
By Trish Svoboda A researcher from Kansas State University has received new support to combat a global risk to pigs and the swine industry, a
Kansas State University Experts Advocate for Data-Driven Sire Selection to Optimize Beef Production
By Trish Svoboda In decision-making, gathering ample information is often crucial for charting the course ahead. According to experts from Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle
CVA Reveals $4 Million Expansion Plan at The Junction
By Ryan Duey Central Valley Ag (CVA) revealed plans for a $4 million expansion project at its grain facility, The Junction, located near the junction
K-State Experts Discuss Strategic Cost Reduction in Cattle Performance
By Trish Svoboda Maintaining feed and performance records for beef cattle herds is similar to balancing a checkbook and reviewing monthly credit card statements, according
Kansas Agriculture: Uncommon Revenue Trends and Post-Drought Recovery
By Trish Svoboda Agricultural economists from Kansas State University have observed that net farm income and net cash income are expected to take separate routes
Representative Tracey Mann Urges Congress to Approve Farm Bill
By Trish Svoboda Yesterday, Representative Tracey Mann from Kansas’s 1st congressional district urged Congress to approve a comprehensive farm bill with a five-year duration. On
Concordia Author Publishes New Book, “Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm”
By Payton Tholstrup Lindsay Metcalf published her fifth book “Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm” on Tuesday, April 9th. It features two young pen pals who exchange
Kansas State University Expert Warns of Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Threat
By Trish Svoboda The wheat streak mosaic virus, which is spread by wheat curl mites living in volunteer wheat, presents challenges for farmers and requires