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A Growing Interest in Forage Sorghum
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Continued research on sorghum could help cattle producers diversify their feedstuffs.
GARDEN CITY, Kan. – As winter soon comes to a close, it is never...
Advancements in Crop Genomics Using High-Throughput Phenotyping
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Kansas State University, University of Arizona and USDA-ARS collaborate to train scientists and students in field phenomics.
MARICOPA, Ariz. – High-throughput phenotyping, a new...
USDA Finalizes Procedures for Sorghum Referendum
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing procedures for the upcoming referendum regarding the continuation of the Sorghum Checkoff Program and is announcing...
New Edition of Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening Available
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Teaching Organic Farming & Gardening: Resources for Instructors, 3rd Edition addresses practical aspects of organic farming and gardening, applied soil science, and social and...
Website Bridges Gap Between Consumer Perceptions and Reality
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By Julia Debes
For audio file and more information, click here.
Frankenfood. Toxic wheat. Genetically modified. Gluten. Farmers and scientists recognize these topics as frustrating myth and misperception,...
USDA Accepting Comments on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
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USDA is accepting public comments on its interim final rule for the new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), designed to help producers protect working...
Dole Institute hosts documentarian on agriculture in the Dust Bowl Era
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LAWRENCE — The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas will screen the documentary “Harvesting the High Plains” at 3 p.m. Tuesday,...
Tips for Effective and Efficient Crop Water Use
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A new publication available through K-State Research and Extension provides water use information for various crops in Kansas.
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Common questions agricultural producers...
K-State Extension Specialist Elected WSSA President
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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...