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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Kansas Impacted by Drought
Aug. 28, 2024 – Agricultural operations in Kansas have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has
technical and financial...
Extending life of aquifer takes a commitment
Finding ways to extend the economic viability of the Ogallala Aquifer is a regular topic among farmers who ask what can be done in...
Fact Sheet: sclerotinia crown and stem rot of alfalfa
Sclerotinia crown and stem rot, also called white mold, can be one of the most destructive diseases of alfalfa. The pathogen that causes this...
Proper outside large round bale storage reduces hay losses
“As hay season continues, I see a lot of large round hay bales being stored outside,” says University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist...
Where you can see 5 historic trails that pass through Kansas, including Topeka
Two covered wagons crossing in the background are seen on Kansas’s state flag, a reference to the pioneer roots of the state.
The paths chartered...
Hunter Education Courses Are Available!
Fall hunting opportunities are right around the corner! Kansas hunter education equips new hunters with the information needed to hunt safely and ethically within the...
Drought, dry conditions pushing crops and hay
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Drought and dry conditions in the western two-thirds of the state have dryland crops burning up, and alfalfa headed into dormancy, according to the...
Crush facility opens doors for canola growers
Canola is not a new commodity, but opportunities may help sway growers to consider it in their rotation as Scoular Grain has expanded its...
K-State cattle experts discuss how to correctly body condition score beef animals
Body mass index allows people to evaluate their physical health by measuring body fat using a weight-to-height ratio. In a similar fashion, cattle producers...
Black bear sightings increasing in Kansas, experts say
Experts with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks say black bear sightings in the Sunflower State are becoming increasingly common.
Matt Peek, wildlife and...