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The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association  has recently announced its newest membership campaign. According to the organization, inspired by the Kansas Grain Sorghum tagline, Growers Working Together, the Grow With Us Membership Campaign will benefit both new and current members by enhancing the network of sorghum growers across the state, and in turn, will allow them to grow their operations and ...

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The U. S Department of Agriculture  will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. According to the agency, eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value ...

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A regional analysis of farm income that includes a look at how Kansas farmers are doing indicates that livestock receipts are up and crop receipts are down. And, said Kansas State University agricultural economist Jenny Ifft, “where you are in the state matters.” “We're expecting $4 billion of income across the entire state,” said Ifft, who is ...

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Across Kansas’ mighty prairie, spring has historically been the time of year when landowners choose to burn native grasses, though recently they’ve also warmed to the idea of fall burning. John Weir says landowners have even more options than that. “Fire is good and effective any time of year; we don’t need to limit ourselves to certain ...

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It's no secret that sorghum and conservation go hand-in-hand. If you know of a producer that goes above and beyond to prioritize sustainability practices on their operation, be sure to nominate them by November 10, 2023, for the Kansas Bankers Association Conservation Awards Program, hosted by the Kansas Bankers Association, K-State Research and Extension, and the Kansas Department ...

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When consumers are trying to extend their buying dollar at the grocery store, meal planning and shopping the sale items are two ways that they can manage their spending to get the most for their money. In a similar way, some cattle producers are already looking at ways to extend their feed resources because of the ...

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As the U.S. swine industry shifts toward improving gut health in newly weaned pigs to decrease mortality rates, a Kansas State University student is studying ways to incorporate low acid binding ingredients into swine diets. Ethan Stas, a graduate research assistant in K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, said acid binding ingredients are key to ...

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Kansas State University, Scoular and the Great Plains Canola Association will host field tours in Kingman and Sumner counties on Nov. 6 in Kansas to highlight marketing of winter canola and fall management decisions. According to K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm, the field tours are an opportunity to see established winter canola fields or variety trials ...

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Kansas State University officials are hailing a recent $22 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development as a vital step in improving lives around the world by making cereal crops more readily available to those most at risk for hunger and malnutrition. The university will lead the Feed the Future Climate Resilient Cereals Innovational Lab, ...

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USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hiring over 100 pathway student trainees nationwide. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be offered and salary ranges from $33,906 - $43,801 per year. FSA helps agricultural producers invest in, improve and expand their agricultural operations through farm loans, risk management programs, and recovery support in times of economic stress or natural ...

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A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, to consider the adoption of a proposed regulation that would update a dairy regulation. The hearing will be held in person at the Kansas Department of Agriculture at 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan, as well as via video conferencing system. The ...