Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Agriculture

E. coli Vaccine Effective But Seldom Used in Feedlot Cattle

K-State Study Examines Economic Implications MANHATTAN, Kan. – When it comes to foodborne illnesses, few rival E. coli for the damaging effect it can have...

USDA provides one-time extension to deadline

Update base acres or yield history for ARC/PLC programs KFB/USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for...

The Extension Cord: When Should Cattle Come Off Wheat?

“Connecting K-State to the Community” by Mark Ploger Grazing cattle on wheat in late winter/early spring always requires good management to maximize total returns from...

Public Input Meetings Begin March 2 for Setting Regional Water Supply Goals

Regional Goal Leadership Teams to hear water supply priorities   During the month of March, 26 public meetings will be hosted by the Water Vision Regional...

K-State Extension Specialist Elected WSSA President

Dallas Peterson honored to lead the Weed Science Society of America in 2015 MANHATTAN, Kan. - With many summer days spent digging musk thistle out...

UNL study characterizes genetic resistance to wheat disease

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 26, 2015 -- A new study co-authored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers has unearthed the genetic roots of resistance to a...

Keep Corn Particle Size in Mind to Enhance Feedlot Efficiency

A K-State study found the average corn particle size in Midwest finishing cattle diets. MANHATTAN, Kan. – Ask cattle producers how they grind corn used...

Kansas FFA Week Celebrated

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Governor Sam Brownback today signed a proclamation declaring Feb. 21- 28 as Kansas FFA Week. The Kansas State FFA officers met...