Friday, March 27, 2026

Agriculture

The ongoing battle with pigweeds in soybeans

  Using a preemergence herbicide should be part of a weed management plan, K-State specialists say. Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, two common species of pigweeds...

Updated Agricultural Economic Impact Reports by County Now Available

    The Kansas Department of Agriculture is committed to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas...

Wichita Farm and Ranch Show starts on the 8th

 The 22nd annual Wichita Farm and Ranch Show will be held November 8th, 9th, and 10th at the Sam Fulco Pavilion located at the...

Feeding newly-weaned calves

K-State specialist gives tips to improve feed consumption by newly-weaned calves As spring beef calves are beginning to be weaned, it is the producer’s responsibility...

Kansas Breeders Promote Beef Genetics Abroad

In September 2016, a Kansas beef producer took his first steps across international borders to take part in an agricultural trade mission to Uruguay....

Maintaining terraces

By Ryan Flaming, County Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources Coming into spring is a good time to evaluate and perform maintenance on terraces if...

Winning at Weaning program is set for Oct. 18

This year’s calf crops survived chilly winter mornings. They have grazed the lush spring growth and dodged thunderstorms. All summer they have grown strong...

Kansas Soybean Commission requests proposals; FY ’18 funding decisions to be made in December 

 The Kansas Soybean Commission (KSC) is requesting research and education proposals for fiscal year 2018. Proposals are due Oct. 14, and an individual may...