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The Colby Community College equestrian team, horse production program, and ag programs are hosting the annual Halloween 'N Horses event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the college farm three miles east and one mile north of Colby. According to the school, the free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and ...

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K-State Research and Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner discusses safety considerations when making a decision to allow cows to graze sorghum residue after harvest. “The quantity and quality of (sorghum) residue is the highest it is going to be immediately following harvest,” Warner said. He said that K-State research indicates that in most situations, there should be ...

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The 2025 Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program is currently accepting applications from Kansas State University undergraduate students who are interested in agriculture and would like to represent Kansas in a week-long international exchange program in Taiwan from August 8–16, 2025. According to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, up to six K-State undergraduate students will be selected ...

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The official results are in for quality testing for the U.S. hard red winter (HRW) crop, and Kansas Wheat is set to share the story of this past year’s growing season with global buyers by participating in the annual Crop Quality Seminars organized by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW). “The Kansas HRW crop this year is performing ...

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The number of humans infected with bird flu is on the rise. Four new cases in Washington state this week bring the total number of human infections up to 31. Washington is the sixth state to report human cases of the disease, which has spread rapidly among poultry and cattle farms. Experts say there's a higher chance ...

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In the fall, many folks get a series of annual vaccinations to help prevent severe sickness from a cadre of illnesses. Often, they turn to a medical professional to find out which vaccines may be given at the same time to limit their trips to the immunization clinic. As with people, there are times in the ...

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In about two weeks or so it will be Election Day. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I cannot wait for it to be over. I will not say another word about the campaigns because my mother told me, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” However, I do ...

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From waffles to snickerdoodles to pet treats, the 2024 recipe book from the Kansas Wheat Commission has something for everyone to try and enjoy. This year’s edition holds extra significance as each recipe celebrates the legacies of two home baking industry leaders - Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton - who dedicated their careers to bringing ...

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A trade delegation from China visited Kansas and Nebraska in October to source high-quality American Paint Horses for the growing equestrian market in China. Co-hosted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the American Paint Horse Association, the delegation included industry experts and equine enthusiasts eager to explore partnerships and connect with local breeders, trainers, ...

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“Homemade.” Homemade meals and products always seem to be the best. Today we’ll meet two young women who are creating and marketing healthy, all-natural products across the country. And the best part? These products are literally made in their homes. Ashley Bean and Bailey Tucker are the founders and owners of Humble Homestead, a business built on ...

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Growers in Kansas have detected corn leafhoppers in fields across the state, said Kansas State University plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre, noting they transmit a devastating pathogen called corn stunt spiroplasma. “Corn stunt has been in the United States for a while – Texas, Louisiana, California, Florida,” he said. “However, we have never seen this disease – ...