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Cattle Chat: Selecting a replacement female for the herd

K-State beef cattle experts share the pros and cons of retaining heifer calves born to first-calf heifers Working in agriculture often involves a series of...

Beef industry gets partial labeling victory

Beef and agriculture groups generally welcomed a March 11 announcement by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack approving voluntary “Product of USA” labels. Vilsack made the...

Reno County KIA Vietnam Veterans Honored

According to the most recent Census data, “Reno County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater...

USDA makes $1.5 billion available to help farmers advance conservation and climate-smart agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate...

Best Practices for Lawn Maintenance

Lawns are growing which means many of us have resumed maintenance. Here are some guidelines for lawncare to minimize your costs and the environmental impact. Proper...

Watering the Landscape

Whether establishing a new landscape or enjoying mature trees and shrubs from years ago, water is a concern for gardens of all stages. Considerations for the...

Is it Tomatoe Time yet?

Tomatoes are the most popular home garden vegetable, and all spring gardeners are eager to get them into the garden. Optimal growing temperatures for tomatoes range...

Fertilizing Fruit Trees

Before applying fertilizer in the spring, a soil test should be completed if one hasn’t been done for several years. The best time to...

Weeds no walk in the park for soybean growers

Weeds are a hazard that requires diligence in soybean fields, Extension specialists say. In the above photo, soybeans are shown in a bag and overflowing with...

My next crop to plant is Chinese cabbage

After a few years of not planting any vegetables in my own garden due to multiple surgeries I have planted potatoes, kale, broccoli and...
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