Thursday, March 12, 2026

Agriculture

All tomatoes are not created equal

K-State horticulture expert discusses the difference between tomatoes MANHATTAN, Kan. – Roma, cherry, heirloom…while those may be what come to mind when consumers think of...

Wheat Scoop: KAWG members discuss how winter weather and high fertilizer prices could impact the Kansas wheat harvest

For audio version, visit kansaswheat.org. As the wheat crop is tucked into dormancy like a hibernating bear, Kansas farmers are making tough choices about topdressing...

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: David Carrico, Carrico Leatherworks

  “True Grit.” That classic Hollywood western movie was remade in 2010. The characters in the film were equipped with authentic leather holsters, gunbelts and...

Farmers urged to take part in workshop to develop advances in plastics, polymers

Brainstorm session slated in Pittsburg Feb. 23-25 PITTSBURG, Kan. – Scientists and extension agents are hoping to rally farmers to southeast Kansas in late February...

Kansas U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall aims to bring agricultural issues straight to the people by video

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall launched a monthly video series — "Ag Talk with Doc." During each 10 to 15-minute video, Marshall sits...

Will the demand for soybeans and corn go even higher?

Ag leaders in Kansas learn what's ahead. With Kansas bringing in more than $67 billion in agriculture, corn, sorghum, soybeans and wheat play an important...

Kansas farm co-op looks to the future and partners with robotics company to combat weeds

CHENEY – Standard practice for controlling weeds for many farmers is to use chemicals. But at a new company in Cheney, Kansas they simply...

Cattle Chat: Facility maintenance and mud management

K-State beef cattle experts offer management advice on animal handling through facilities and in mud By Grace Jacobson, K-State Research and Extension news writer MANHATTAN, Kan....