Sunday, January 11, 2026

Agriculture

Four-State Farm Show

Some of agriculture’s newest technology will soon begin to move into place near Pittsburg, Kansas—signaling the 2015 Four State Farm Show is quickly approaching. The area’s...

K-State to Host Dairy Sessions for Producers

Economic and production topics will be covered. MANHATTAN, Kan. – The heat is on in the dairy industry – in summer temperatures as well as...

Faces of Harvest: Ruthann Spare

The best answer to a complicated question is often the most obvious. Take Ruthann Spare. Searching for a future career path in college, she...

EPA Pesticide Safety Resource Projects RFA

EPA's partners and stakeholders conduct outreach and education on the safe use of pesticides by applicators and handlers in agricultural, commercial, and residential settings....

Crop Rotation Found to Benefit Soil Microbial Community

Research led by Michigan State University found that crop rotations, in isolation from other management factors, can increase the functions performed by soil microbial...

Faces of Harvest: Matt Splitter

By Julia Debes  Work hard, others notice. Find advisors who will teach you, not just help you. Dispensing this advice demonstrates that Matt Splitter is...

NASS to Resurvey Growers for Acres Planted in Several States

In July, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will collect updated information on 2015 acres planted to cotton, sorghum, and soybeans in four states....

Healthy Soil Is a Weather Risk Management Tool, According to Report

Healthy soil can protect us from drought and flood impacts, saving farms, rural communities, and even the American agriculture industry, according to a new...