Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Agriculture

Show me the money: Opportunity abounds but risk has to be weighed for wheat producers

As reported in High Plains Journal maximizing profit for wheat is one of the most difficult tasks a High Plains grain producer has to...

Alfalfa U speaker explains practices to reduce pests

As reported in High Plains Journal Dan Putnam, Extension agronomist and forage specialist at the University of California-Davis, spoke at a recent Alfalfa U...

Study: Irrigation boosts western Kansas land values by $3.8B

K-State ag economists estimate value of water from Ogallala Aquifer By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A recent report of...

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Nancy and Chip Crum, C Cross Custom Welding

A pedestrian bridge is being installed in a southeast Kansas park. This project did not involve any supply chain issues, because this bridge didn’t...

Cattle Chat: Protecting the herd from disease

K-State beef cattle experts offer tips on biosecurity to keep the herd healthy By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Just...

Planting Taters? Window of opportunity opens in mid-March

K-State horticulture expert says seed potatoes will produce best results By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Savvy gardeners know that...

Simple steps ensure food safety when canning foods

K-State food safety expert shares tips for spring, summer canning By Taylor Jamison, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Whether you’re an experienced...

Avian Influenza

For more information: Heather Lansdowne 785-564-6706 [email protected] MANHATTAN, Kansas The Kansas Department of Agricultures Division of Animal Health encourages poultry owners, with both commercial and backyard flocks, to...