10 months ago
Kansas State University President Richard Linton will highlight the 111th annual Cattlemen’s Day with an update on the university’s strategy for future improvements when the annual event takes place on Friday, March 1 in Manhattan. According to K‑State Research and Extension, Linton kicks off the program at 10 a.m. followed by a presentation on the Department of Animal ...

10 months ago
Join fellow Kansas corn, wheat, soybean and sorghum growers for Farm Bill updates, market discussions, weather and climate outlook and more during the 2024 Kansas Commodity Classic on Friday, January 26, 2024, in Salina. The Kansas Commodity Classic is the annual convention of the Kansas corn, wheat, soybean and grain sorghum associations. The meeting will take ...

10 months ago
A popular three-day conference that helps prepare women to successfully participate in multiple farm roles will be held Feb. 14-16 in Manhattan. Women Managing the Farm will celebrate its 20th year. More than 200 participants are anticipated to attend pre-conference sessions on Feb. 14; the main conference agenda Feb. 15-16; or both. The conference is organized by ...

10 months ago
Help is available to help producers prepare for, and recover from, inclement winter weather. According to the USDA, winter storms create significant challenges and often result in catastrophic loss for agricultural producers, especially for those raising livestock, row crops and vulnerable crops like citrus. Despite every attempt to mitigate risk, your operation may suffer losses. As ...

10 months ago
The ongoing popularity of farmers markets and locally grown food isn’t really a surprise to Rebecca McMahon. “Everyone wants to have access to safe, healthy food,” said McMahon, administrator for Kansas State University’s Local Food System program, “and it’s even better if we can support our local farmers and economy while doing it.” McMahon is part of a ...

10 months ago
A team of 4-H members from southeast Kansas has won the national livestock judging title, scoring a four-point win over Oklahoma at the Western National 4-H Roundup in Denver. The Southwind Extension District team tallied 2,546 points in contests that involved judging cattle, goats, sheep, swine and oral reasons. Kyser Nemecek and Reegan McDaniel led the ...

10 months ago
Kansas State University agricultural economists have launched an updated online course to help farmers and ranchers develop and use financial statements more effectively in making management decisions. K-State farm analyst LaVell Winsor said the course, Finances and the Farm, allows agricultural producers to complete each lesson on their own schedule. “The agricultural economy is swinging back to ...

11 months ago
Kansas State University will host the 2024 Swine Profitability Conference on Feb. 6 with an eye on helping producers persevere through challenges in the industry, according to organizers. Mike Tokach, a University Distinguished Professor in K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, said the conference is one of two major conferences hosted by the swine team ...

11 months ago
Carrying too much body condition early in life can have negative impacts on heifers retained as replacements, according to the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. On a recent Cattle Chat podcast, the experts discussed how adding additional feed to the diet of calves still suckling their dams can be beneficial from a growth standpoint, ...

11 months ago
Producers, consultants, and experts will gather for the 21st annual Cover Your Acres Winter Conference on January 16-17, at the Gateway Civic Center in Oberlin, Kansas. The conference is a joint venture between K-State Research and Extension and conference sponsors. “Weed management, soil fertility -- and weather, of course -- are always on farmers minds,” said ...

11 months ago
Women from across Kansas will gather at the 20th Women Managing the Farm Conference in Manhattan, Kansas, February 14-16, 2024. The conference, which began in 2005, will feature nationally renowned keynote speakers, in-depth breakout sessions, and the opportunity for women to network with other farmers, rural business leaders and landowners. “We are so excited to be hosting ...