Producers should keep a record regarding udder quality at calving that can be referred to later when culling decisions are being made.
A Kansas State ag policy professor gives an overview of insurance options for livestock producers.
The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one that commonly refers to the importance of reducing the risk for d…
In 2014, it cost $879 to run a cow, compared to $852 in 2021. In 2022, it will be up by more than $100 per cow to $963.
Saving money on the farm and ranch are especially vital with rising costs all around.
Tummy troubles can be miserable and if diarrhea is a symptom, it can lead to a serious illness in people and cattle, say the experts at the Ka…
A lack of a skilled agriculture workforce is a top inhibitor of growth and expansion for many Kansas agriculture entities, according to a surv…
On occasion, athletes experience injuries or stresses on their body that require them to rest and recover. This is a time for the athlete to e…
Even before farmers in the central Plains became immersed in fall harvest, pests had already been bugging them in some milo and soybean fields.
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Ask anyone who’s had a bout with food poisoning and most will be able to cite the trigger food. Often, they will never knowingly eat that food again.
A rush to locally produced meat partly necessitated more than two years ago by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has spawned consumer’s inter…
Researchers at Kansas State University and Corteva say they have found a way to improve the uptake of nitrogen in field-grown maize – likely reducing the environmental impact of applying nitrogen fertilizer to farm fields.
The terms cybersecurity and cyber insurance are more than just concepts in the agriculture industry, says Kansas State University cropping sys…
With inflation on the rise, many people are looking for creative ways to make the most of their financial resources. That is true for cattle r…
Just as people like to try new foods on occasion, there are times when cattle opt to munch on the low branches of trees. But in a recent Cattl…
It’s that time of the year again when fresh produce is ready to be harvested, and many intend to set some aside to preserve for the fall and w…
A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging cattle producers to beef up their plans for managing heat stress in their herds, a challenge …
Kansas State University, SDSU Extension and the University of Nebraska will host a series of Diversifying with Small Ruminants workshops. Date…
A national grassroots organization that supports agricultural research, extension and teaching has granted one of its top honors to Barry Flin…
What happens when a farmer or rancher is considering retiring from the farm, yet they don’t have family heirs ready to take over?
Late spring is the time of year when cattle are turned out on grass pastures and cows are grouped with the bulls for breeding.
In the upcoming vector seasons of spring, summer and early fall, it’s recommended that ranchers prepare for tick control and know their option…
Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority.
Many would agree that there is nothing like the taste and nutrient density of produce that comes straight from a home garden. In much the same…
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