Agriculture
Rediscover Kansas Cooperatives during National Co-op Month
The local co-op is often a place to stop for a cup of coffee, grumble about today’s prices and pick up the next batch...
Agriculture
Cropland conversion could have troublesome effect on conservation
Examining conservation following the biofuels boom in the last decade
Federal agricultural and energy policies introduced as part of the biofuels boom of the late...
Agriculture
Extend your grazing with cool season grass
Eastern Kansas farmers should rethink tall fescue for grazing, agronomist says
By Tom Parker
Okay, so tall fescue has a bad rap. It has, shall we...
Agriculture
USDA Featuring Women in Agriculture
USDA has released a series of factsheets detailing the impact women have on agriculture in each state and across the country. In addition, USDA...
Agriculture
Commodity Commission Candidates Face Nov. 30 Filing deadline
Grain growers in eastern Kansas who plan to campaign for a seat on one of the state’s five grain commodity commissions — corn, grain...
Agriculture
USDA helps rural businesses create jobs and increase economic opportunities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today awarded nearly $20 million through 385 grants to help support the start-up or expansion of rural small businesses.
"These grants...
Agriculture
Mineral needs of cattle throughout the year
Management tips to help producers maintain and potentially increase production in the cow herd
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Minerals are important building blocks of functional life....
Agriculture
USDA announces $8.8 million to support a diverse next generation of farmers and ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states to provide training,...
