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Category: Kansas
Nutrient Management: Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio in Crop Residue – Video Jun 11, 2021
In this video, K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about the process of nutrient release from crop residue and cover crops, and why producers should pay attention to that […]
Kansas Net Farm Income Climbed in 2020, Boosted by Rising Grain Prices, Govt. Payments May 18, 2021
Early concerns for a tough year on Kansas farms linked to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 were ultimately alleviated by strong crop yields, dramatically improved grain prices and COVID-19-related government […]
Kansas: Rural Areas Are ‘Mental Health Deserts’ May 12, 2021
Fluctuating commodity prices, weather challenges and other factors mean farmers are used to a certain amount of stress. But the pandemic in the past year added that much more, according […]
Kansas: 30 Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas to Drought May 11, 2021
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. […]
Kansas Sorghum: Shattercane Showing 5-Fold Resistance May 7, 2021
Studies show as much as five-fold resistant shattercane in northwest Kansas sorghum fields.
Kansas: Spring Crops Field Day, Parsons, May 19 May 6, 2021
After months of hosting educational events virtually because of COVID-19, K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day in person on Wednesday, May 19 at its Southeast […]
Land Values, Irrigation Needs Increase When Ethanol Plant Opens, Say Study Apr 23, 2021
Kansas State University agricultural economists have found that the growth of ethanol plants in the state over the past 20 years has had an impact on irrigation and land values. […]
Kansas Sorghum: 2020 Hybrid Test Results Available Online Mar 15, 2021
For years, Kansas has outpaced all other states as the top producer of grain sorghum, and growers have a resource to help keep it that way. Kansas State University’s 2020 […]
Kansas: Finances and the Farm- An Online Class to Enhance Farm Management Skills Jan 7, 2021
Kansas State University has launched a new self-paced online course, Finances and the Farm, now available to Kansans and others. “It is important, especially during these challenging times, to be […]
Kansas Soybean Association Announces New CEO Dec 7, 2020
The Kansas Soybean Association board of directors is pleased to name Kaleb Little as the incoming CEO of the organization. “I am extremely excited for the opportunity to serve the […]
