K-State’s Ciampitti says growers should scout fields before making management decisions MANHATTAN, Kan. – If there’s one thing for certain in farming, it’s that you can never really predict the weather. Kansas State University cropping systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti says […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
KWild wheat relatives, dating 10,000 years, have helped to improve today’s varieties MANHATTAN, Kan. – A team of Kansas State University wheat scientists are tapping into 10,000 years of evolution in the plant’s genetic code as part of their continued […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Off-color could signal nutrient deficiency, other issues MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University wheat expert says that yellowing in some Kansas wheat fields is not uncommon for this time of year, but growers should be aware of steps they […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There continues to be abundant opportunities for farm trade between the United States and the European Union despite the omission of agriculture in the European list of negotiating areas on a potential free trade agreement, European agricultural leaders said during […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Producers, tech companies and university specialists among presenters COLBY, Kan. — The Kansas Ag Research and Technology Association (KARTA) and K-State Research and Extension have announced the speaker lineup for the 22nd Annual Kansas Ag Tech Conference, taking place Jan. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nine soybean schools to be offered across Kansas in 2019 MANHATTAN, Kan. – A series of nine Kansas State University Soybean Production schools will be offered in mid- to late January 2019 to provide in-depth training for soybean producers […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Agronomic and economic issues to be addressed at 16th annual conference COLBY, Kan. – Agricultural producers, consultants, and experts will gather for the 16th annual Cover Your Acres Winter Conference on Jan.15-16, at the Gateway Civic Center in Oberlin, Kansas. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ruth Correll, UT Extension-TSU Cooperative Extension Agent, Wilson County Soybean harvest in Wilson County was hit and miss this fall. Rainy weather prevented timely harvest. Some beans remain in the field and may not make the grade at grain […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A new, pioneering forage wheat model could provide a valuable technique to researchers exploring the potential of biomass production for cool-season annual forage grasses, according to model developers. Researchers at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A more efficient agriculture is key to safe, lower-cost food, says economist For many families, it’s a pretty special time when the holiday ham is sliced, veggies are cooked and the rolls are golden brown. Kansas State University agricultural economist […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension Forage Specialist Rain reduces corn stalk quality several ways. Photo credit Troy Walz. Fall rainfall, and even snow, is good for wheat and next year’s crops, but it does have its drawbacks. One challenge is rain’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Winter Livestock Forage Program is set for Dec. 13 in the Tillman Room of the Coleman Library Annex, 408 Commercial St. in Coleman. The program will feature a variety of topics of interest to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
URBANA, Ill. – Rye has not traditionally been used as an ingredient in pig diets in the United States, but researchers from the University of Illinois are now investigating the digestibility of nutrients in the grain. Older hybrids of rye […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Field peas, cover crops and winter canola are among top choices MANHATTAN, Kan. — With precipitous drops in the price of corn, wheat and other crops traditionally grown in Kansas, some of the state’s farmers seek alternative growing options. In […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Corn and soybean producers are currently facing exceptionally tight margins and uncertainty in the market, creating the need for alternative crops and diversified cropping systems. As a result, Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Senate Bill 2298, is responsible for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Taylor Grussing Corn residue can serve many purposes on cow/calf operations in the Upper Midwest. From grazing to bedding; however, it may be one of the most underutilized resources we can access to produce beef. This year’s harvest is in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Herbicide was recently renewed for use by the EPA MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers are evaluating the impact of non-target injury from dicamba herbicide on non-resistant soybeans: The hope is to help producers lessen or avoid the unintended […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Big data is helpful if it’s convert into something useful: information and actionable insights. By David Bullock, Research Associate Professor, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department When you think about the term “big data,” does corn come to mind? […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging the state’s producers to be especially diligent about monitoring for mycotoxins in livestock feed this winter on the heels of weather conditions that promoted their growth this fall. Toxicologist Steve Ensley said Kansas’ […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The ultimate goal for every forage producer is to have high-quality forage in a sufficient quantity to feed livestock every day all year long. Current research at the Noble Research Institute aims to develop year-round grazing systems for the Southern […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…