Saturday, March 14, 2026

Agriculture

Sharp spike in land values driven by traditional and nontraditional factors

As reported in High Plains Journal. An increase in land values based on much higher commodity prices is not uncommon in agriculture. If you add...

Testing of hay and pastures key to offsetting high feed grain prices

High feed grain prices have been an area of concern for livestock producers this year, leading many to look for more cost-effective alternatives to...

USDA report boosts sorghum acreage to 7.3 million, most since 2015

As reported in the High Plains Journal. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its September World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report Sept. 10,...

Ag-rich counties still losing population

As reported in High Plains Journal. Despite decades of federal and state investments in farm programs and rural economic development, most of rural America...

Wheat Scoop: Stocks-to-use ratio, soil moisture are key factors to watch for forecasting 2022 wheat prices

For audio version, visit kansaswheat.org. The U.S. and world wheat markets are seeing the tightest ending stocks-to-use ratios in nearly a decade — two driving...

Huck Boyd National Institute announces leaders of the year

Agribusinesses, entrepreneurs, community supporters to be honored Sept. 22 MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with Kansas State University’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development say...

Updated Reports Now Available on Agriculture’s Economic Contribution

MANHATTAN, Kansas The Kansas Department of Agriculture has recently updated its interactive map of Kansas, showing the economic contribution of agriculture across the state....

K-State releases annual Wheat Variety Disease and Insect ratings

Publication takes a look at threats to Kansas’ most popular varieties MANHATTAN, Kan. – In Kansas and other wheat-growing states, the tools of the trade...