11 months ago
Implementing land management practices can help increase production yields and decrease manual labor by working with nature’s systems. According to Kansas State University Research and Extension, permaculture, or permanent agriculture, is one strategy that combines ecology, food production and landscape design. “One permaculture principle is to turn waste into resources,” said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia ...

11 months ago
Kansas State University beef extension specialists and agents will be hosting several cow-calf production focused meetings throughout the state in late January and February. The programs are a joint effort between state specialists and local extension units and aim to address various topics pertinent to local needs and conditions experienced by producers. Topics will range from ...

11 months ago
The Kansas Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday the 15th case of avian influenza since Dec. 1 amid a national outbreak that began in 2022 and spread to all but three states and more than 450 commercial flocks across the country. Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam said proliferation of the pathogen was concentrated in Kansas at egg-laying facilities ...

11 months ago
When I was in grade school there were very few things I enjoyed as much as a good snow day. When school was called off, I got to play outside in the snow making snowmen and having snowball fights. It’s funny how things change over the years. Then, when I was old enough to be useful ...

11 months ago
The Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics will be hosting three conferences to help farmers and ranchers plan for the transition of their farm to the next generation. According to K-State Research and Extension, registration is now available online. The locations of the conference include: March 6: Garden City – Clarion Inn. March 7: Great ...

11 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 ...

11 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 ...

11 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 ...

12 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 ...

12 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 ...

12 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 ...