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Precision agriculture has opened management options for farmers MANHATTAN, Kan. – Satellites, yield monitors and numerous other technologies have given farmers massive amounts of information...

When you can’t avoid risk, make a plan based on what you can accept MANHATTAN, Kan. – Much of life is fraught with risk, from...

Sunscald and frost cracks Fall is a great time to work outside and do gardening chores like planting a new tree. It seems like an...

K-State researchers to present findings during annual Swine Day MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University swine nutritionists are making progress on studies that look at...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the signup periods for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the...

  USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities in the...

(Washington, D.C., November 12, 2020) – Twenty-first century agriculture involves cutting-edge science, technology, business management – and you. Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

Meijer, UNFI commit to reduce food loss and waste in their operations (WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2020) — Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary...

Popular Sedgwick County program proves value of games for families WiCHITA, Kan. – It seemed like such a simple idea, with a modest beginning. On May...

NOVEMBER 2020 COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Based on November 1 conditions, corn production in Colorado is forecast at 141.52 million bushels, down 11 percent from last year’s 159.90...