14 hours ago
Kansas wheat growers know that success starts with strong, resilient varieties. Few understand this better than Dr. Guorong Zhang, a wheat breeder at Kansas State University's Agricultural Research Center in Hays. In a recent episode of the Wheat’s On Your Mind podcast, Zhang discussed his breeding philosophy, career path, and the future of wheat development in Kansas. Zhang’s ...

2 days ago
Home canning is a popular way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says that when done correctly, home food preservation also can save money by reducing food waste. “Those with health issues can preserve some foods without sugar or salt,” Blakeslee said. “But most of all, those who ...

3 days ago
How do you multiply a miracle? Ranchers observe the miracle of birth in their cowherds during every calving season. It’s especially valuable when a top quality cow gives birth. Innovators have figured out a scientific way that the best cows can produce additional offspring, making more top quality genetics available to livestock producers across the Midwest. Clay Breiner, ...

4 days ago
A little over five years ago the world as we know it changed forever when COVID-19 swept across the globe bringing fear, uncertainty and drastic countermeasures with it. A lot has changed in the half decade after we collectively watched “Tiger King” while keeping a close eye on the supply of toilet paper. While change isn’t ...

5 days ago
Many athletes are conscious of their diets ahead of their competitions to make sure they are setting themselves up for success. Similarly, beef producers manage their bulls to make sure they too are ready for the breeding season by being in the optimum body condition, the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute said. Speaking ...

5 days ago
Nitrogen and herbicide applications rank among the highest input costs in crop production. To help offset some of those expenses and realize environmental benefits, producers can introduce double-cropped soybeans or cover crops to no-till systems. Kansas State University cropping systems agronomist Kraig Roozeboom and his team initiated a long-term study in 2007 to determine the effects ...

1 week ago
Just as Kansas winter wheat fields are greening up, producers gathered at recent Wheat Rx seminars in Salina and Colby to gain insights into the latest research recommendations for how to maximize the yield and quality of this year’s harvest. The seminars, conducted on March 11 in Salina and March 12 in Colby, provided a ...

1 week ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. According to the organization, these economic ...

1 week ago
A Kansas State University beef cattle expert is urging the state’s producers to consider key factors in selecting bulls for their operation, saying that “thoughtful bull selection sets the foundation for healthier cows, higher-quality calves, and greater overall herd performance.” Emma Briggs, a beef cattle systems specialist at K-State’s Western Kansas Research-Extension Center in Hays, said ...

1 week ago
It is common knowledge that people’s metabolism slows as they age. Similarly, cattle also experience changes in their metabolism as their body ages, say the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, the team of experts addressed a question from a listener about the relationship between the ...

2 weeks ago
A rodeo that has been held at a Kansas community college for over a half-century is approaching.  Garden City Community College will host the 58th Annual Rodeo at the Broncbuster Horse Palace onFriday, April 4th and Saturday, April 5th at 7:30 PM, and on Sunday, April 6th at 1:30 PM. The rodeo will be held at ...